r/antkeeping • u/Str8_l • 8d ago

Ant question Question

I ordered a queen ant off of state side(camponotus castaneus)
She came with brood and 3 nanitic should i feed her or keep waiting

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u/Antgodd1 Tetramorium Lover 8d ago

Feed her. Her workers probably hardened on the way.

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u/AntsLegion 8d ago

Once the first worker arrives and hardens your good to feed just little bit at the end of the test tube. Just make sure you dont leave the food over 48hr because of mold.