Mike Churchill asks: "Assuming that the old queen's poison is thicker, how does this translate into a disadvantage in a fight with the new queen?" Author says that thicker poison cannot pass trough stinger channel as easily as thinner poison which is in young queen sack. Regards, Aleksandar :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::