Why is my Queen ant licking herself

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Dghergejg456
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Why is my Queen ant licking herself

Post: # 99184Post Dghergejg456
Sun May 21, 2023 1:47 am

My Queen ant licks herself after I fed her
Ants are better than termites lol
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antperson24
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Re: Why is my Queen ant licking herself

Post: # 99186Post antperson24
Sun May 21, 2023 7:38 am

Dghergejg456 wrote: ↑
Sun May 21, 2023 1:47 am
 My Queen ant licks herself after I fed her
Ants saliva has antibacterial properties. When she eats an insect it gets all over her, so she has to clean her self off. Think of it like what a cat does to clean itself.
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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