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[Artisan_Ants]

I have a fairly large Solonopsis colony, and I would like to move them to a new clean test tube. But the thing is that I don’t know how. Forcefully moving them into a new test tube by aggressively tapping on the end could cause a leak due to the mold (had it happen before to my Camponotus when moving them into a new test tube a year ago)or injure the care takers and scouts, which I cannot afford after many months of hard work. Any suggestions? Also looking for an easy way to make a liquid protein source at home for my small colonies (like my Solonopsis). Just thought I might add that in.

[ReignofRage]

If they're large enough, it would be easiest to do a tub and tubes setup or to move them into a formicarium.

[The_Gaming-gate]

Cool down the original test tube while heating the nest you want the ants to move into. Shining some light onto the old nest while gently tapping it should bother the ants enough so that they will move into the nest once discovered.

[Artisan_Ants]

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. Now what about the brood? How should I move them, because they’re very small. Should I use a wet Q-tip and move the brood in the new test tube like that?