Ant Farm Update #2: ant tragedy!

It’s with a heavy heart that I report the sad death of worker ant #010054, or as I called it, Mister Ant.

I’m worried now for the sake of my colony. They don’t work, they don’t eat, it’s like having a group of teenagers in my house. Specifically, the gel forms their food source, and if they’re not burrowing, they’re not eating. I decided to offer them a little sugar and water, in the hope they’d perk up. My ants are still trying to escape, but somewhat feebly - they keep falling off the walls of the formicarium. So add ennui to that list of teenager-like traits.

Perhaps previous comment authors are right, and I really do need a queen.

5 comments May 23rd, 2008