{"title":"Leafcutter ant (Atta ea)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLeafcutter Ants, the dream of every professional ant keeper!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle of professional ant-keeping as a hobby. This ant species can be observed worldwide in zoos, large pet stores, and museums. Only suitable for experienced and professional ant keepers. Various colonies and species (from Atta and Acromyrmex) are now available at Ant Farm in Apeldoorn. We do not ship these ants, so they are only available for pickup!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atta-cephalotes-100-500-alleen-afhalen-in-apeldoorn","title":"Atta cephalotes 100-500, pickup only in Apeldoorn","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAtta cephalotes ant colony 100+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leafcutter ant, Atta sp, also called a parasol ant from South America. This species is best known worldwide for the fungus they cultivate and the large amounts of leaves they need for it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to this unique behavior, they are extremely suitable for (large) zoos, specific museums and pet stores.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis species lives off a fungus. To create this fungus, the ants use various leaves. The colonies can only be picked up in our showroom, where we also provide advice on nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is only suitable if you have knowledge and experience with keeping ants. We also expect to be able to offer an Ant Farm specifically for this species by early 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePick-up only\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a difficult, specific species, sensitive to temperature\/humidity, we do not send them by post. In addition, we are happy to provide brief advice when purchasing such a colony.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\" style=\"height: 609px;\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eAtta sp (Cephalotes\/Mexicana)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eLeafcutter ant, parasol ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eDifficulty class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e3. professional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e25-30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 52px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 52px;\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 52px;\"\u003e3-15 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe larger the colony, the larger the ants that join it\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tMediors and Majors (soldiers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eMonogynous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 34px;\"\u003eLarge nests built from fungus, a fungus\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthat the ants cultivate themselves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eSpecific: 23-28 degrees Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 106px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 106px;\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 106px;\"\u003eVarious types of leaves. Advice upon purchase.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 52px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 52px;\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 52px;\"\u003eSpecific: 95-99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e(South) America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eAnt Farm Advice:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 17px;\"\u003eSpecific, custom setup, Ant Farm available\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\texpected from early 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"height: 212px;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 212px;\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"height: 212px;\"\u003eA very special species that you can find everywhere in zoos and museums. 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It is special that we now breed these ants ourselves and can offer them for a home hobby or in a zoo, pet store, or museum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217170669903,"sku":"AO001","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026027734.jpg?v=1773846884"},{"product_id":"cylinder-trio-bladsnijdermieren-setup-inclusief-kolonie","title":"Cylinder TRIO - Leafcutter ant setup including colony","description":"\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\" class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content active\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCylinder Trio including Acromyrmex octospinosus colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter years of testing, we have succeeded. With this beautiful cylinder set, you can successfully care for a leaf-cutter ant colony and guide its development. We dare to finally offer this set as the ultimate product for keeping leaf-cutter ants. Parasol ants are incredible to observe and keep as a hobbyist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe set consists of three cylinders with a diameter of 20 cm and a height of 30 cm. Ideal for the vertical position in which leaf-cutters build their fungus. The set is expandable with cylinders of the same size, but we also have them available in larger sizes: 25 x 40 cm and even 40 cm diameter and 60 cm high.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaf-cutter ants are, for us, the pinnacle of ant keeping. We like to keep in touch with all owners of leaf-cutter ant colonies that come from us. To stay informed and to help wherever we can. The chat WhatsApp function on our website is particularly suitable for this (due to sharing photos and the like). So, if you buy this set with a colony from us, we would very much like to stay in personal contact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n3x Cylinder TRIO - Leafcutter ant setup 20 diameter x 30 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\n3x Cylinder lid rim\u003cbr\u003e\n3x Cylinder ventilated lid inner part\u003cbr\u003e\n2x End cap white or sealing tube with cover (to neatly seal 32 mm openings).\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Plaster base moist nest area\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Heat source nest part - heating cable\u003cbr\u003e\n2 x acrylic tube 32 mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Substrate - sand loam - 500 grams, foraging and waste bottom\u003cbr\u003e\n3x Set of furniture feet (elevation for heat source)\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Mini thermo hygrometer digital to clamp on wall\u003cbr\u003e\n1x tweezers\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Ant anti-escape kit\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Sprayer 0.5 liter\u003cbr\u003e\n1x Bottle 250 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis enormously comprehensive complete set is suitable for all species of leaf-cutter ants. In addition to the optimally adapted formicarium, the set also contains the appropriate accessories for keeping these ants. The cylinders allow comfortable handling during feeding and cleaning. Due to the large holes (32 mm) and tubes, the ants can not only be observed well, but the animals can also transport large pieces of leaf. The stainless steel grid inserts ensure good ventilation and are robust against mechanical shocks. Even large colonies of leaf-cutter ants, who are very fond of cutting, cannot penetrate them. The sturdy tube connections are also absolutely resistant to the force of these ants' jaws! ;-)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe part with plaster at the bottom is intended to place the fungus in. 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