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We have a casting on display. We got it from e researcher on fl. He smokes out the ants first. I can dig up the contact info if you'd like. It's almost 10 yrs old.
Eric Siegel
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> On Dec 22, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Robert Russell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Ant Colony Castings are Pompeii for ants!
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>> On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 12:40 PM, Jeremy Stone <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> Sending this through the old channels since it appears that my first
>> attempt through the new forum was preemptive. Thanks to those of you I've
>> heard from already and hopefully you can share your thoughts with the
>> larger community now.
>>
>> We are in the process of developing an exhibit to showcase our developing
>> pheidole rhea, Big Headed Ants, colony. Recently we've seen some news
>> regarding ant colony castings made by pouring melted aluminum into the
>> ground and then digging up the solid form. It seems that something like
>> this would be a great way of showcasing the hidden intricacy and structure
>> of an ant colony. Feeling a little weary as there has been some recent
>> controversy in which this is being considered a form of animal cruelty. It
>> seems that many of these that are being sold are cast from fire ant
>> colonies and I suppose one could consider it an unusual form of combatting
>> an invasive pest. Although on the other hand, as it was recently pointed
>> out to me, this is certainly "terminally invasive" for the colony from
>> which the cast is made.
>>
>> Have any of you had experiences with showcasing these types of structures
>> in a museum or educational setting?
>>
>> Thoughts on the moral question and or public perception of the process?
>>
>> Are there alternative versions to these types of casting that do not
>> involve the extermination of the colony?
>>
>> Below are a few links to this type of work and recent news:
>>
>> http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/15/ant-colony-artist-responds-to-fierce-insect-killing-criticism-4231049/
>> http://youtu.be/eevrq7OPqbE
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>> https://www.google.com/search?q=ant+colony+casting&safe=off&sa=X&espv=210&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=YSu2UriWG8jL2QXzloCQCA&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=1437&bih=886
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>> Thanks much and I'm truly interested in hearing any and all takes on this.
>>
>> Jeremy
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>> Jeremy Stone
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