Tastes like chicken? Think again—edible ants have distinctive flavor profiles.
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Lasius americanus (black garden ant) is one of the best beginner species due to its calm nature and slow growth. If you are a beginner ant keeper, definitely keep Lasius americanus.
Personally I think brood boosting is perfectly fine, as long as you only take a small amount of brood, say 10-15 pupae. What are your thoughts on boosting?