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Camponotus queen digging through cotton?

Started By TwistyPunch , Feb 10 2025 5:08 PM

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#1 Offline TwistyPunch - Posted February 10 2025 - 5:08 PM

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I've heard that Camponotus queens can sometimes dig out the cotton ball that covers the test tube. Is it ok if I put two cotton balls to prevent an escape? Or will this not allow enough airflow? Thanks!

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#2 Offline bmb1bee - Posted February 10 2025 - 6:39 PM

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You could if you want, but it's really not necessary unless your cotton ball is really loose or small. If it fits through the opening of the tube snugly, your queen won't tear out of it.

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