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Post by gradyleb on Feb 17, 2009 23:45:43 GMT
ok, I can't seem to spot my queen.
how would I know if she is dead?
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Post by Wood~Ant on Feb 18, 2009 7:57:31 GMT
Unless you actually see her dead body, then you won't know for sure; but she may just have tunneled out of sight, so it would be a bit premature to presume that she's dead. I would wait and see if any workers or brood are there before you go looking for what may well be a queen ant in hiding, as if she does have any eggs or larvae, she will not want to be disturbed. If you are still worried after another 3 weeks or so, only then would I say that you may have a dead queen; but for now hold back and wait
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Post by gradyleb on Feb 18, 2009 13:50:20 GMT
thanks, I was worried,
so about how long does it take for the ants to go from egg to adult?
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Post by Ant on Feb 18, 2009 14:32:49 GMT
This species will have their first workers in about a month after they are laid. So I would wait 5 weeks if you can.
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Post by gradyleb on Feb 19, 2009 0:56:40 GMT
thanks, what kind of conditions should I keep her in, like, light, temperature, etc.
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Post by navydogxx on Feb 27, 2009 20:03:22 GMT
;)Hi I have 3 ant colonies and started them last year they now have baby ants but don't no what to give them and how much and whats good for the eggs one of my queens still have eggs and 1 pupa ready to hatch she hasn't dug into the soil and lets me open the lid and look in and move stuff about is the normal she doesn't run about get scared or eat her eggs or anything its like she is used to me lol do you think I will have to stop this when her baby ants hatch
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Post by formica on May 5, 2009 19:35:19 GMT
Hi f.lemani here! Parastic species are very hard to keep.
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