Queen ant not moving

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Dghergejg456
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Queen ant not moving

Post: # 99606Post Dghergejg456
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:21 am

My Pheidole sp queen just sits on the cotton of the theist tube and doesn’t move :oops:

It started doing that this motioning and it has already been 6 hours
Ants are better than termites lol
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Dghergejg456
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Re: Queen ant not moving

Post: # 99607Post Dghergejg456
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:39 am

Morning not motioning
Ants are better than termites lol
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antperson24
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Re: Queen ant not moving

Post: # 99611Post antperson24
Mon Jun 12, 2023 9:05 am

Dghergejg456 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:21 am
 My Pheidole sp queen just sits on the cotton of the theist tube and doesn’t move :oops:

It started doing that this motioning and it has already been 6 hours
That's what queens do, she should be fine.
Why keep ants that aren't found in your yard?
There are so many fascinating ants right where you live!
I disagree with the keeping/buying of ants that aren't in your area.

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