Description

A large predatory ant species, measuring 9-12 mm. While hunting, they capture their prey with their strong mandibles and neutralize it using their sting and potent venom. In this species, the queen is difficult to distinguish from the workers, identifiable only by the wing muscles on her thorax. They establish small colonies of only a few hundred individuals.

They have high humidity requirements, so coconut fiber or peat is recommended as substrate, as it helps retain moisture. Springtails and isopods can also be introduced into the soil to prevent mite infestations.

Their diet consists primarily of insects, and they should be fed every 2-3 days. However, only offer insects up to 1 cm in size, as they might be intimidated by larger prey and may not hunt them. They will also consume chopped insects of any size. In addition to insects, they should be provided with honey water, sugar water, or a mixture of both.

They cannot climb glass or other smooth surfaces, but due to their high humidity needs, an open terrarium is not recommended, as it dries out more quickly than a fully enclosed one.

As a primitive species, they are capable of producing a reproductive gamergate in a well-functioning colony.

Recommended only for experienced ant keepers!

Feeding: Honey water, sugar water, or a honey-sugar mixture, along with live insects up to 1 cm in size or chopped insects of any size.

Reproduction: Due to their large size, workers develop very slowly, requiring a lot of patience, especially during the early colony founding phase.

Hibernation: A tropical ant species, does not require hibernation.