{"product_id":"myrmica-rubra-1-koningin-en-50-werksters","title":"Myrmica rubra 1 queen and 50+ workers","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnt colony Myrmica rubra 1 gyne 50+\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMyrmica rubra is also known as the common red ant. A well-known ant from our own soil! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains more than 50 workers.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can be present in a nest (not necessarily). This colony has 1 gyne, which are only slightly larger than a regular worker.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it is possible that a colony has little (or even no) brood in the autumn and winter period. This will then return with higher temperatures in the spring!\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNote, deviating warranty provision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMyrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but clearly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die out within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, the lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is of course our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant colony is intended for sand and plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also advise using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. With Myrmica, this arena is enormously important. They must be able to continuously obtain fresh\/moist food here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colony is housed in one or more test tubes with a cotton stopper behind which provides water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. Due to its size, the colony cannot remain in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packed and shipped in foil.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications and information\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"3\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eMyrmica rubra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDutch name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eRed ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDifficulty level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003e2. Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eQueen | Gyne:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003e5-6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003e4-5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eColony type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003ePolygynous, multiple queens per nest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eNest type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eSand nests, close to the surface, often under stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eRoom temperature, 15-30 degrees Celsius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eNo, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\ta bit cooler around 10-15 degrees Celsius. For example, in a cellar,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tcooler attic or shed. November-February\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur experience: even in winter at room temperature,\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthese ant colonies continue to develop well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eFood:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eSugar or honey water and small insects:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tOur advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eAdvice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eDistribution area:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003e(Western) Europe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eAnt Farm Recommendation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eSand (preferred) or Plaster including use of Arena area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"width: 183px;\" valign=\"top\"\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"width: 478px;\"\u003eMyrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tquickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tthat it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tDehydration is a great danger.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tThe red ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. The ant only\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tdoes this in case of danger (for example, entrapment or intrusion\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tinto the nest. The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tstinging nettles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tFor the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\thobby is not a problem, right?! ;-)\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":57218825748815,"sku":"SRMR150","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2051582454_7f91cce2-0f2c-43da-9709-5a446bf42fa5.jpg?v=1773837880","url":"https:\/\/ants-kingdom-mierenboerderij.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/myrmica-rubra-1-koningin-en-50-werksters","provider":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","version":"1.0","type":"link"}