Atta cephalotes 100-500, pickup only in Apeldoorn

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€ 250,00

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Atta cephalotes ant colony 100+

Species

The 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.

Due to this unique behavior, they are extremely suitable for (large) zoos, specific museums and pet stores.
 

Nutrition

This 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.

Suitable for

The 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.
 

Pick-up only

Because 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.
 

Specifications and information

 
Scientific name Atta sp (Cephalotes/Mexicana)
Dutch name Leafcutter ant, parasol ant
Difficulty class 3. professional
Queen | Gyne: 25-30 mm
Workers: 3-15 mm
The larger the colony, the larger the ants that join it
Mediors and Majors (soldiers).
Colony type: Monogynous
Nest type: Large nests built from fungus, a fungus
that the ants cultivate themselves.
Temperature: Specific: 23-28 degrees Celsius
Hibernation: No
Food: Various types of leaves. Advice upon purchase.
Humidity: Specific: 95-99%
Distribution area: (South) America
Ant Farm Advice: Specific, custom setup, Ant Farm available
expected from early 2024
Remarks: A very special species that you can find everywhere in zoos and museums. Many hobbyists become fascinated by ants after seeing this species in a zoo. This also applies to the owner of Ant Farm, Jan-Peter Oudenampsen. It is special that we now also breed these ants ourselves and can offer them for the hobby at home or in a zoo, pet shop or museum.
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Atta cephalotes 100-500, pickup only in Apeldoorn

€ 250,00

€ 250,00