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Can't move the queen!!!

Started By Ants Galore , May 13 2017 4:28 AM

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#1 Offline Ants Galore - Posted May 13 2017 - 4:28 AM

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I have tried light and heating cables to get the queen out of its test tube setup. I wanted to move it bc the it would be hard to hydrate in the future. Right now my suborn Solenopsis Invicta won't move even when I shine a light for a long time. It just repositions its self in the cotton. Any advice? Thanks!

#2 Offline CozmoDog - Posted May 13 2017 - 5:25 AM

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If you want to move the queen from one test tube to another your best bet is to put both test tubes in a small container and you cover the new test tube so it is dark. If the queen does not move like that then you just have to wait until the old test tube is completely dry then do what I said, then your next bet would be to forcibly move her which I don't recommend, especially if she has brood.