How to Remove Cotton from Old Test Tubes - AntsCanada Tutorial #3
Summary
TLDRIn this tutorial, Mikey Boos from Ants Canada demonstrates a simple trick for removing cotton from test tubes used for housing queen ants and starting colonies. He suggests using a broken barbecue skewer to create spiky fibers, which can then be used to twist and pull out the cotton effectively. Additionally, he recommends the use of 'Pus Stone ant nests' for a more permanent setup and advises on how to reuse and disinfect test tubes to prevent mold and bacteria. This practical guide aims to help ant enthusiasts save on test tubes and maintain a healthy environment for their colonies.
Takeaways
- 🌞 The video is a tutorial by AntsCanada, also known as Mikey Boos, aimed at helping those who use test tubes for housing queen ants and starting colonies.
- 🔧 Test tubes are not ideal for housing ants due to the need for frequent changes and susceptibility to mold, as shown in the video.
- 🍢 A useful trick for removing cotton from test tubes is demonstrated using a barbecue skewer, which is broken to create spiky fibers for better grip.
- 🔄 The skewer technique involves twisting and pushing into the cotton to grab and pull it out, working effectively for both wet and dry cotton.
- 👑 AntsCanada recommends transitioning queens to a different setup rather than continuing with test tubes, as vendors rarely provide suitable setups for gravid queens.
- 🏠 The 'Pus Stone Ant Nest' is a product offered by AntsCanada that has been successful for raising gravid queens and starting colonies.
- 🔄 Test tubes can be reused after proper disinfection, such as boiling, to eliminate bacteria and mold.
- ♻️ The video ends with a humorous note on recycling, emphasizing the environmental aspect of reusing materials like the barbecue skewer.
- 📢 The tutorial is intended to help viewers save on test tubes and improve their ant housing methods.
- 🎶 The video features a playful, catchy tune that repeats throughout, creating a memorable and engaging experience for the audience.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the tutorial in the video script?
-The main purpose of the tutorial is to teach viewers how to remove cotton from a test tube after transferring ants to a new one, as well as to provide an alternative to using test tubes for housing queen ants and starting colonies.
What are some drawbacks of using test tubes for housing ants mentioned in the script?
-The drawbacks include the need to change the test tubes frequently, and the tendency for them to become moldy over time.
What tool does the tutorial recommend for removing cotton from a test tube?
-The tutorial recommends using a barbecue skewer, broken to create spiky fibers, to twist and pull the cotton out of the test tube.
How does the barbecue skewer help in removing the cotton from the test tube?
-The skewer is used to create a hooking action by twisting it towards the corner of the cotton while pushing inwards, which allows the cotton to be pulled out.
What is the alternative setup recommended by the speaker for housing queen ants and starting colonies?
-The speaker recommends using a setup called the 'Pus Stone ant nest' available at the Ants Canada store, which has been successful for raising gravid queens and starting colonies.
Why might someone prefer to use the 'Pus Stone ant nest' instead of test tubes?
-The 'Pus Stone ant nest' is suggested as a better alternative because it is specifically designed for housing gravid queens and starting colonies, unlike test tubes which are not ideal for these purposes.
Can test tubes be reused after removing the cotton and cleaning them?
-Yes, test tubes can be reused after boiling or disinfecting them to remove bacteria and mold.
What sound does the speaker make at the end of the tutorial to signify recycling?
-The speaker makes a sound similar to 'hey hey hey' to signify recycling, indicating the environmental aspect of reusing materials.
What is the name of the person providing the tutorial in the video script?
-The person providing the tutorial is known as Ants Canada, also referred to as Mikey Boos.
What is the significance of the phrase 'three is a charm' mentioned in the script?
-The phrase 'three is a charm' is used to emphasize the effectiveness of the 'Pus Stone ant nest' as a reliable and successful setup for raising ants.
How does the tutorial address the issue of test tubes getting moldy?
-The tutorial suggests that test tubes can be cleaned and disinfected to remove mold, and also promotes the use of the 'Pus Stone ant nest' as a mold-free alternative.
Outlines
🐜 Ants Canada Tutorial on Test Tube Maintenance
Mikey from Ants Canada introduces a tutorial on how to manage test tubes used for housing ant queens and starting colonies. He highlights the drawbacks of test tubes, such as the need for frequent changes and the tendency to mold. Mikey explains a method to remove cotton from used test tubes using a broken barbecue skewer. This method involves twisting and pushing the skewer into the cotton to pull it out. Mikey emphasizes the importance of reusing test tubes by cleaning and disinfecting them, sharing his preference for immediate setup with 'pus Stone ant nests' for gravid queens.
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Keywords
💡test tubes
💡cotton
💡barbecue skewer
💡mold
💡gravid queens
💡ant vendors
💡pus Stone ant nest
💡recycling
💡disinfect
💡colony
💡transitioning
Highlights
Introduction to a tutorial on removing cotton from test tubes used for housing queen ants and starting colonies.
Mention of the drawbacks of using test tubes, such as the need for frequent changes and susceptibility to mold.
A trick for removing cotton from test tubes using a barbecue skewer with broken, spiky fibers.
Demonstration of twisting and pushing the barbecue skewer into the cotton to grab and pull it out.
The effectiveness of the method on both wet and dry cotton.
Preference for placing queens into a setup immediately rather than using test tubes.
Introduction of the 'Pus Stone Ant Nest' as a successful setup for raising gravid queens and starting colonies.
Advocacy for reusing test tubes after proper disinfection to save resources.
The sound of recycling as a metaphor for reusing and breaking the barbecue skewer when needed.
The tutorial's aim to help viewers save on test tubes and improve ant care.
A playful outro with a repeated 'hey' sound as a signature of the tutorial.
The importance of maintaining hygiene by disinfecting test tubes to remove bacteria and mold.
The versatility of the barbecue skewer as a tool for various tasks in ant care.
The tutorial's focus on practical solutions for common problems faced by ant keepers.
The presentation of the 'Ants Canada' store as a source for ant care products and setups.
The emphasis on the threefold success of using the 'Pus Stone Ant Nest' for ant colonies.
The tutorial's conclusion with a reminder of its goal to assist and educate viewers.
Transcripts
I be a sunshine you can be mine you be
my windsh I got the r we have a good
time make up your mind hold me girl it's
so
fine girl just let me be there for
you hey guys what's up it's your boy
ants Canada uh AKA Mikey Boos today I
wanted to do a short tutorial that might
help a lot of you out there who use test
tubes to to house your queens and
starting colonies not my favorite there
are a lot of U drawbacks you know
they've got to be changed very often and
they get pretty moldy sometimes like
this so I wanted to do a tutorial on how
to remove the cotton from your test tube
after you've switched your ants over to
a new test tube I know a lot of you have
this problem where you can't really
scoop the cotton out well I'm about to
tell you a trick you take your trusty
barbecue
skewer which helps me in so many ways
and you break it break your barbecue
skewer Till There are like spiky fibers
like so you take your barbecue skewer
and you go towards the corner of the
cotton and you twist while pushing
inwards and what that'll do is it'll
grab some cotton which will allow you to
pull the cotton
out ah like magic see that works on both
wet and dry
cotton now I
personally prefer putting my Queens into
a setup right away um not too many ant
vendors online sell setups that you can
put gravid Queens in they usually just
recommend test tubes um but at the ants
Canada store we s
What's called the pus Stone ant nest and
I've had lots of success with raising
gravid queens and um starting colonies
off in those pmus
nests uh so it
worked three's three is a charm you
don't have
to throw away your test tubes because
you can reuse these just you know boil
them or disinfect them and
whatnot uh you know to get all the
bacteria and mold and that sort of thing
out of there eventually the barbecue
skewer fibers we out so you need to
break it
again hear that that's the sound of
recycling so this has been an an Canada
tutorial video thank you guys so much
and I hope this helps you guys out and
helps you save on test dupes
everybody here that that's the sound of
recycling hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
hey hey heyy
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