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Worker buried in the brood

Started By AntsBrazil , Feb 20 2017 8:08 AM

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#1 Offline AntsBrazil - Posted February 20 2017 - 8:08 AM

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Hello, that's the second time that I see that happening with this colony, I wonder if this is normal.

This worker is buried in the brood, it still alive, I can see it moving a little bit. Apparently the worker can't get out of there.

 

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#2 Offline T.C. - Posted February 20 2017 - 8:18 AM

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If the worker got itself in there, then it should be able to get out. It's strong enough to push those off, or at least that's what i think.


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#3 Offline ctantkeeper - Posted February 20 2017 - 9:32 AM

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poor gal lol


#4 Offline Serafine - Posted February 20 2017 - 9:33 AM

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If the worker is getting uncomfortable it will start making alert sounds so the others come and dig it out. It may just take a nap down there.

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#5 Offline AntsBrazil - Posted February 20 2017 - 1:38 PM

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True, the worker could call for help but still weird hahaha. 


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#6 Offline sgheaton - Posted February 20 2017 - 1:54 PM

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it will start making alert sounds

Dare I ask what these sounds are like..?


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#7 Offline Serafine - Posted February 20 2017 - 2:20 PM

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https://youtu.be/NYAPi5JsjHk?t=29m


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#8 Offline MichiganAnts - Posted February 22 2017 - 12:50 PM

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that's amazing


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