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[antmaniac]

15/12/2016

I thought this queen was dead.

 

16/12/2016

But she seems be fine the next day.

 

24/12/2016

After closer observation, the queen's back legs were having seizures and unable to move properly.

 

28/12/2016

The queen was definitely unwell, but somehow she managed to survive this long. She was surrounded by her loyal offsprings and this is like they are actually mourning for her.

 

29/12/2016

Anyways, I had relocated this colony outside. A cover was put on to protect the nest from the sun.

 

 

5/2/2017

Well, this colony is still surviving. I am amazed as the temperature in Sydney has got up to 50°C! I am more surprised that the queen is still kicking. I guess I will leave them alone for the time being.

 

Edited by antmaniac, February 11 2017 - 2:50 AM.

[Leo]

They do not have much brood probably because:

 

1. now it is winter - spring and the temp is 9-16 celcius

2. i have a little difficulty finding food, mostly fed are large pre-crushed spiders

3. They have about 50 workers but are still in a test tube

Edited by Leo, February 11 2017 - 5:47 AM.

[antmaniac]

I see, wait till warm weather. If you just give them honey throughout winter time, they should be fine.

[Leo]

thanks for the tips 

 

p.s. they have 5 majors (i think)

Edited by Leo, February 13 2017 - 2:04 AM.