The queen is doing much better now and has not resumed frequent groomings, shakings, freezings, or itchings. She does seem to be a bit lethargic, compared to when we met but her energy levels are comparative to her sister queen i am also keeping. She is still smaller in size than the other. It has been some time and i believe i can now say she is definitely ok from this ordeal. Will update if/when she lays eggs & the results of such. Wont be back on this thread for a few weeks but leaving it up so others can find answers.
If u have a similar problem w ur queen, i gave mine a sterile "bath" by gently holding her and rubbing her off first w a dry cotton swab & then a wet one, finally one wet w rubbing alcohol.
caution do NOT soak swab or queen in alcohol, do NOT squeeze queen
let queen wander around in a sterile habitat if you are worried about her getting squished when holding her. Be sure to get her underside as well, as the suspected fungal infection would come back if any spores remain. Sterilize her habitat/chamber w alcohol and allow to dry (yes even dumping out and sterilizing her water area) rinse and dry, set back up w queen inside. If she begins turning upside down, "pin" upright between *** SPAM *** making sure she can access her water ball, and check in 24 hours for stability. Allow her to resume normal queen activities once stable.
If you find error with any of these methods or proof of their validity please let me know, because until I know otherwise i plan on using the same method in the future should this problem occur, and posting a reply here will alert others that this method is or is not safe.
Thank you AntsCanada forum!!!
Until egg time
-JasperDawn95