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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2012 20:44:31 GMT 1
Hi Guys
Not sure if anyone remembers but I was posting a while ago about an l niger queen that was reluctant to leave the test tube.
I was advised to wait and give the queen time although it has now been ~4 months and she has still not left the test tube. The workers have dissappeared (possibly died? What is their lifespan?). The queen is still in the test tube. I have been replacing the sugar water supply although she, as far as I can tell, has not left to utilise it.
My concern is that winter is now drawing in, any advice on how to proceed. Is hibernation an option? Will she be able/likely to start a colony next summer? I am keen to keep her alive if possible.
Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2012 16:21:16 GMT 1
Hi ansley. Don't worry about her not leaving the test tube as my growing colony has been in the connection tunnel for the past two months. I'm not sure on why the workers are dying as they should be able to live within the first year of their lives. Nigers are fully claustral and will not usually utilize food sources. As to wintering I would suggest that you should because it is normal for a wild colony to go through the process of hibernation. I usually put my colonies that are in test tubes in the fridge of about 40 degrees fahrenheit or about 4 degrees C. I hope this helps.
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