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[Lillyrose]

So, how do I feed them if everytime I handle the test tube she freaks out? She got out and I spent ten minutes trying to get her back to the tube on her own. I finally did and I dipped a small pebble in honey and left it for them to clean.

I don't understand the test tube set up. It seems hard to give food or to open it without everyone running away.

What am I missing?
How do I feed her?

Also, I'm terrified of them getting stuck in the honey so how can I prevent that?

[ANTdrew]

If she has workers, give her an outworld/ foraging container. Place the opened test tube in a small box like this:

 

Put fluon around the rim and on the lid. Make a tiny entrance to tube to keep the ants feeling more secure. An easy way to do this is to drill a hole in the cap that comes with the tubes, or you can insert a tiny straw in between the dry cotton and the tube as an entrance.

 

I buy this container you see in the photo at Container Store. They are called BoxBox clear stackable containers. Solid gold for ant-keeping.

 

To prevent ants drowning in honey, soak it in a bit of cotton or a piece of paper towel. Make sure you are diluting the honey with water in a 3:1 ratio. Tiny ants can't drink super viscous honey. Better yet, get some byFormica liquid feeders ASAP.

Edited by ANTdrew, March 8 2021 - 9:32 AM.

[Lillyrose]

If she has workers, give her an outworld/ foraging container. Place the opened test tube in a small box like this:


Put fluon around the rim and on the lid. Make a tiny entrance to tube to keep the ants feeling more secure. An easy way to do this is to drill a hole in the cap that comes with the tubes, or you can insert a tiny straw in between the dry cotton and the tube as an entrance.

I buy this container you see in the photo at Container Store. They are called BoxBox clear stackable containers. Solid gold for ant-keeping.

To prevent ants drowing in honey, soak it in a bit of cotton or a piece of paper towel. Make sure you are diluting the honey with water in a 3:1 ratio. Tiny ants can't drink super viscous honey. Better yet, get some byFormica liquid feeders ASAP.

If she has workers, give her an outworld/ foraging container. Place the opened test tube in a small box like this:
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Ok .. I have an outworld but sizes are all wrong to fit the tube . I'll get one like that

To prevent ants drowing in honey, soak it in a bit of cotton or a piece of paper towel. Make sure you are diluting the honey with water in a 3:1 ratio. Tiny ants can't drink super viscous honey. Better yet, get some byFormica liquid feeders ASAP.

Opps .. ok .. I have feeders but they didn't fit in the tube ..once I put them in the outworld that will work best




Thank you!!!!

I thought I was ready lol

[gs5248]

You should not feed her if she does not have workers

Edited by gs5248, March 15 2021 - 6:00 PM.

[Kaelwizard]

My Tetramorium queens loved their tubes lol. I'm pretty sure I once left the room with one open and the queen didn't leave.