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[MarcSquires]

Hi everyone!

 

I just recently got a colony of Novomessor Cockerelli from Drew, and put their test tube in a small foraging area. When I put a small cricket in the outworld, they immediately showed interest in it, but I noticed today that they have moved it into their test tube right next to the cotton. I am worried about mold growing, or that they are going to use their test tube as a dump for all of their garbage, and I was hoping some more experienced ant keepers could give me some suggestions on what to do, and if this will be problematic. Thanks!

 

 

Marc Squires

[AntsMaryland]

It's quite normal for them to drag food into there nest.

I wouldn't worry too much as they hopefully will drag it out.

I would suggest if they don't after a week or so, take a think pair of tweezers and gently drag it out.

 

Good Luck!

[Derpy]

It shouldn’t be a problem. When they finish eating it they will take it out. If mold starts growing then take it out manually.

Edited by Derpy, February 14 2018 - 4:13 PM.

[MarcSquires]

It shouldn’t be a problem. When they finish eating it they will take it out. If mold starts growing then take it out manually.

 

 

It's quite normal for them to drag food into there nest.

I wouldn't worry too much as they hopefully will drag it out.

I would suggest if they don't after a week or so, take a think pair of tweezers and gently drag it out.

 

Good Luck!

Thanks so much! I'm glad this is normal and not my ants dooming themselves