So, your queen ant has settled into her test tube, but now moving a queen ant to a new test tube is necessary—maybe because the water has dried up, mould is forming, or the colony is outgrowing its space. Moving a queen and her workers can be stressful, for both you and the colony, so […]
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So, you’ve caught a queen ant—great! Now, she needs a place to settle down and start her empire. In the ant-keeping world, a test tube setup for queen ants is the go-to method during the founding stage. It’s simple, effective, and mimics the humid, enclosed spaces queens would naturally seek out in the wild. But
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You did it—you’ve caught yourself a queen ant! Whether it was through careful planning or sheer luck (let’s be honest, sometimes it’s both), you now hold the key to a future ant empire. But what comes next? This guide covers what to do with a queen ant after capture, including how to identify her needs,
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Finding queen ants in Australia is one of the most exciting parts of the hobby. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned ant keeper, nothing beats spotting a wingless queen wandering alone after a nuptial flight. Want to start your own colony? It all begins with finding the right queen — and this guide will
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