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Let us know of your ant colonies or queens that have passed away. We will grieve together but will also learn why your ants may not have succeeded.

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what to do with my queen?

Poll ended at Tue Jun 20, 2017 2:32 pm

protect
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feed
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Total votes: 3

jsantswag

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Post: # 22717Post jsantswag
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:32 pm

hi everyone! i just found a new campontotus queen! than i checked in a bit later and she died from stress. what to do? feed her to other wild ants, or bury her in a box to keep her protected?
shortly after i found a new one though

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Post: # 22728Post Martialis
Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:08 pm

I preserve my dead queens in alcohol, although not many people do this. I'm going to vote "feed".
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Post: # 22744Post Batspiderfish
Sat Jun 10, 2017 4:53 pm

I don't think you can be sure why she died. Camponotus sometimes become infested by parasitic flies, so you could hold onto her and see if anything comes out.
If you enjoy my expertise and identifications, please do not put wild populations at risk of disease by releasing pet colonies. We are responsible to give our pets the best care we can manage for the rest of their lives.

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