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Antqueen Behavior

Started By Jake , May 31 2014 8:09 PM

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#1 Offline Jake - Posted May 31 2014 - 8:09 PM

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Hi Guys,

Has anyone seen this behavior with an queen ants abdomen folded like this? She has been doing this for several days. Please note there is about two eggs on the side of her abdomen as well as some on the test tube. Any ideas?

#2 Offline LAnt - Posted May 31 2014 - 8:44 PM

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As in constantly in that position or occasionally?

#3 Offline Michaelofvancouver - Posted May 31 2014 - 9:20 PM

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This is normal behavior, she is most likely cleaning herself. Unless she is stuck in this position, I wouldn't worry about it.

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#4 Offline Jake - Posted June 1 2014 - 6:49 AM

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As in constantly in that position or occasionally?

She seems to be stuck in the position

#5 Offline Lieutenant Redundant - Posted June 2 2014 - 10:00 PM

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Well, she's not supposed to be in that position 100% of the time. Are you saying that is what is happening? You've not seen her leave that position and straighten out at any point?

#6 Offline Jake - Posted June 3 2014 - 7:24 AM

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Well, she's not supposed to be in that position 100% of the time. Are you saying that is what is happening? You've not seen her leave that position and straighten out at any point?

Yes sir, I have not seen her straighten at any point.