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Feeding a queen while in tube.

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#1 Offline CamponotusLover - Posted October 18 2016 - 10:46 AM

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So, I understand fully-claustral species feed off of the fat in there gasters, BUT I heard crystal say something about they sometimes don't have too much in there gasters or something of the sort. But anyway. How can I feed my queen while she is in the test tube, asen feed her a drop of honey? How should I do it? Keep in mind I don't have a pipette.



#2 Offline Canadian anter - Posted October 18 2016 - 11:04 AM

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Use a bamboo skewer. I feed my queens regardless of whether they're semi claustal or fully claustral
Visit us at www.canada-ant-colony.com !

#3 Offline T.C. - Posted October 18 2016 - 11:06 AM

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Use a bamboo skewer. I feed my queens regardless of whether they're semi claustal or fully claustral

Or a stick, or just about anything would work! :)


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#4 Offline CamponotusLover - Posted October 18 2016 - 11:21 AM

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Would a tooth pick work?

 

 

Use a bamboo skewer. I feed my queens regardless of whether they're semi claustal or fully claustral

Or a stick, or just about anything would work! :)

 

 

 

Use a bamboo skewer. I feed my queens regardless of whether they're semi claustal or fully claustral

Or a stick, or just about anything would work! :)

 

 

Use a bamboo skewer. I feed my queens regardless of whether they're semi claustal or fully claustral



#5 Offline Antsinmycloset - Posted October 18 2016 - 1:27 PM

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Anything's fine, don't over think it. I use a little foil square with a few drops applied via toothpick or a q-tip dipped in the sugary treat of the day.



#6 Offline Canadian anter - Posted October 18 2016 - 1:48 PM

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Yeah a toothpick is fine
Visit us at www.canada-ant-colony.com !





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