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Posted March 2 2016 - 12:29 PM
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Hi I'm new to this and wondering if I've found a queen?
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Posted March 2 2016 - 1:35 PM
It would be impossible for anyone to tell you without seeing or hearing anything about what you found.
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Posted March 2 2016 - 1:55 PM
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sorry about that trying to figure out how to post a pic
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Posted March 2 2016 - 1:57 PM
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It would be impossible for anyone to tell you without seeing or hearing anything about what you found.
Impossible!? Nay! Nay, I say!
Use the blood magic and break out the crystal ball and ouija board! We can do this if we hold hands and think really, really hard!
Yes, you found a fire ant queen. Solenopsis invicta. Keep her warm, wet, and dark, and you'll have baby ants in 5-6 weeks.
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Posted March 2 2016 - 2:29 PM
Yeah, it definitely looks like S. invicta, but still you should post more information about any queens you want ID'd, particularily location, because in completely different parts of the world, it can be an entirely different world of ants, many that look very similar to the ones here in the States.
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Posted March 2 2016 - 2:33 PM
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Sorry about that i live in Dallas Tx so i have another question how do i keep her happy till my founding formicaria from tar heel ants arrives
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Posted March 2 2016 - 3:07 PM
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Yes, you found a fire ant queen. Solenopsis invicta. Keep her warm, wet, and dark, and you'll have baby ants in 5-6 weeks.
byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
byFormica ant products always deliver consistent performance, convenience,
and reliability, making them among the most beloved ant foods and kit enjoyed by
ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.
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Posted March 2 2016 - 4:30 PM
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Sorry about that i live in Dallas Tx so i have another question how do i keep her happy till my founding formicaria from tar heel ants arrives
Just make sure she has some water to drink from like some wet cotton.
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Posted March 2 2016 - 8:03 PM
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alright thanks guys 
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Posted March 3 2016 - 10:12 AM
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She is fully claustral, no food needed.
This link may be of interest to you - http://www.formicult...of-handy-links/
Here are some other ways to post larger pictures (bottom half of link) - http://www.formicult...sting-pictures/
Beginner's guide to ants - http://www.formicult...-for-beginners/
(see section on raising a new queen)
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