Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
Moderator: ooper01
- Mohammadmacapundag
- Posts: 90
- Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:12 am
- Location: Chicago America
Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
I need help on what I'm supposed to do because there these little pink things in the test tube should I move the queen? If so tell me how.
Currently Founding...
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
Is it like a bunch of pink on the cotton? If so, is the water turning pink? That's just some sort of microbe outbreak with mold or bacteria. If this is what you have, then yes, you should move the queen to another test tube setup. It happened to me once. AntsCanada actually has a video with his fire ants and pink stuff.Mohammadmacapundag wrote: ↑Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:28 amI need help on what I'm supposed to do because there these little pink things in the test tube should I move the queen? If so tell me how.
Or is it just little pink thingies like dots or something? I have never heard of that happening and I don't know what that is. If something seems very abnormal, or the water changes colors, then you should definitely move the queen to a new test tube setup.
Also, is the queen staying away from it and keeping the brood away? It is probably bad is she is doing that.
To move the queen, make another test tube setup. Then tape them together or connect them somehow so that she can walk through to the other side. Just make sure that if she doesn't move, then try to let a little air in if it seems airtight. If you want to try to speed up the move, then remove whatever is making her current test tube dark and make sure the other one is still dark. If she's really stubborn, then shine a weak light on her. Try to do all this as gently as possible so that she doesn't become stressed.
Hope this helps!
- Mohammadmacapundag
- Posts: 90
- Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:12 am
- Location: Chicago America
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
It's pink thingie dots but the queen is right next to it and she left the eggs far away from her like she doesn't care (She is fertile I saw her licking the tip of he abdomen) the pink stuff is gooey (I touched it with a pencil) .
Currently Founding...
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
-
- Posts: 2402
- Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:41 am
- Location: United States, Florida
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
I have a queen who doesn’t care about mold on half Cotten, but it isn’t a problem until you cannot see the Cotten ball.Mohammadmacapundag wrote: ↑Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:23 amIt's pink thingie dots but the queen is right next to it and she left the eggs far away from her like she doesn't care (She is fertile I saw her licking the tip of he abdomen) the pink stuff is gooey (I touched it with a pencil) .
When you accidentally reply to yourself…
- Mohammadmacapundag
- Posts: 90
- Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:12 am
- Location: Chicago America
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
So wat do I do about it.
Currently Founding...
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
-
- Posts: 2402
- Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:41 am
- Location: United States, Florida
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
Once the water changes in appearances, dump the queen into a new tube. If the Cotten gets completly covered, dump her into a new tube. Otherwise, let her chill for a few days.
When you accidentally reply to yourself…
-
- Posts: 1578
- Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2018 7:17 am
- Location: Luxembourg
- Contact:
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
I would assume that it is the start of some kind of bacteria. I recommend changing the testtube already. The question if your queen is fertile or not will only be answered once she got workers.
Doing some proper research is the best way to start an antcolony.
Need help or want to help? https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18153#p70566
Currently not keeping any ants anymore.
Need help or want to help? https://forum.AntsCanada.com/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=18153#p70566
Currently not keeping any ants anymore.
- Mohammadmacapundag
- Posts: 90
- Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:12 am
- Location: Chicago America
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
My failure of getting rid of the pink thing led to my Queen dying. (RIP Anthony)
Currently Founding...
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
-
- Posts: 2402
- Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:41 am
- Location: United States, Florida
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
This queen?! Or the one before?!Mohammadmacapundag wrote: ↑Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:58 pmMy failure of getting rid of the pink thing led to my Queen dying. (RIP Anthony)
When you accidentally reply to yourself…
- Mohammadmacapundag
- Posts: 90
- Joined: Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:12 am
- Location: Chicago America
Re: Pink stuff in my Queen ant test tube?
The one before.
Currently Founding...
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Carpenter Ant Queen (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)6-9 Eggs, 2-3 larva, and 6-10 Workers
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: AntsLuxembourg and 23 guests