Manica Rubida Exciting fast growing species that is great to watch hunting • Humidity requirements: 50-70% • Temperature requirements: 21–24°C • Hibernation: October-March at 5-8°C • Suggested housing: Wakooshi Ant Farm Modules, Acrylic, Ytong, Soil, Very adaptable • Nutrition: Sugars from honey or sugar water. Protein from insect sources such as fruit flies • Colony size: 5000+ (colonies can grow extremely rapidly) • Queen size: 11-13 mm • Worker size: 6-9 millimeters • Monogyne/polygyne: Polygyne (Can be multiple Queens per colony) Warning: Carry a strong sting so handle with care. Often mistaken with Myrmica Rubra these are a larger species that carry a quite strong sting. They form large colonies and require both a high intake of insects and a high level of humidity. This species loves protein. Provide this in the form of insects such as fruit flies, mealworms, crickets, beetles. Stock updates To see what species will be arriving soon please check our New Stock Preview List Before ordering please carefully read our Alive Arrival Guarantee
