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Posted: **Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:01 pm**

oh I figured

Posted: **Fri May 04, 2018 4:52 pm**

I even have an ant emoji!

Posted: **Sun May 06, 2018 3:08 pm**

The emoji on my iPad is more like a regular ant. When I submit it on the forum, it looks weird.

Posted: **Sun May 06, 2018 3:11 pm**

Also, this conversation has gotten way off topic.

Posted: **Mon May 07, 2018 7:59 pm**

Update
Week 5
OH WOW!! Her first workers are REALLY CUTE!

Housing-Tub and tube set-up
Brood- Eggs, larvae and pupae
Workers-1 NANITIC WORKER!!!

Temp-80 degrees F

I had to check on her today... I know it's not the 11th but....
I was getting worried because the food I was putting in (every 3 days) looked unused

.... This was not like her. I had to see what was going on... I got my camera ready and lifted the test tube cover... OMG!! I HAVE A WORKER!!

It's only a few hours old and still trying to walk.. I can't explain to you how happy I am. She must have been too busy to eat because she was grooming pupae. I'll keep adding fresh food (just in case)...

Also, when I went to check on her today she seemed less stressed by the light. Maybe, She feels more confident because she has a worker. I'll post another update in 3 days so we can see how they are doing. Well, that's it for today! OMG today was awesome!!! Here are the pics! I hope you all have a great day!

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2018 5:25 am**

congrats!!

Posted: **Mon May 14, 2018 4:01 pm**

Update
Week 6
I NEED to move them again.... I'm not giving them proper hydration... The test tube is failing them.... 2 dead workers

Housing-Tub and tube set-up (NEED TO MOVE THEM)
Brood- Eggs, larvae and pupae
Workers-2 healthy Nanitic workers and 2 dead

.... 50% success rate F-

They need a better home....
Temp-80 degrees

I have a bit of sad news... but, don't worry I will do everything Possible to fix this problem.... I lost 2 workers....I got some pics of the healthy workers and some of the brood for you guys...I gave them another test tube.... But, they only use it to store seeds... They need to move.... PLEASE HELP

what do you guys think would be a better home???? here are the good pics

Posted: **Tue May 15, 2018 5:41 am**

if they are out of water provide them with a new test tube

Posted: **Tue May 15, 2018 12:38 pm**

antnest8 wrote: ↑
Tue May 15, 2018 5:41 am
if they are out of water provide them with a new test tube

They aren't out of water... but, the cotton blocking the water looks too dry.

I put another test tube in last week.... They've only used it to store sesame seeds...

Posted: **Tue May 15, 2018 12:57 pm**

Am I over reacting? Have you guys had any problems like this???

2 out of 4 of her first workers did not make it....

My best and only guess is poor hydration....

Some good news...
The 2 healthy workers are working like crazy and the queen is still laying lots of eggs..

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