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Hey everyone. New guy and just got my first queen ascot a week ago. I've got a camponotus queen that I checked on yesterday and was happy to see that she's laid about 10 eggs so far. My concern is that she seems to be dragging her gastor or having trouble holding it up. Part of me is thinking that is normal, she does have a pretty big backside after all, but I'm not sure if this should be a cause for concern?

Thanks everyone.

Dont know mght have been injured any white stuff spewing could be internal organs if you have an image insert it ill check or a vid on youtube of her dragging it

I'll try to get a pic or video tomorrow when I get home. It doesn't look injured, no guts, she is laying eggs. It almost seems like it's heavy and she's struggling supporting it.

So I am going to purchase a labor day ant queen and do any of you have any tips on how to cair for those ants (thanks ,new to ant keeping)