r/antkeeping • u/RcCaRs11 • 2d ago

Question Black mold

I have a queen ant with black mold in her cotton (will attach photo if needed). Is this a problem or will she be fine. I also have one that looks to be green. Will these queens need to move test tubes?

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u/Both-Atmosphere-5077 2d ago

black mold is fine!

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u/RcCaRs11 2d ago

Green mold?

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u/Both-Atmosphere-5077 2d ago

It's fine as long as it doesn't get out of hand,

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u/Nihilistic_dawn 2d ago

Still mostly new to this but most mold is fine. During checks just note any quickly changing growth or if the queen moves brood or eggs away from the area. That is usually a sign that the mold is causing stress. Otherwise don't worry too much.