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★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
**This ant species is capable of stinging and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not handle.**
Species: Myrmecia sp. 17
Description:
Myrmecia sp. 17 is a large, hardy Australian bull ant known for its calm temperament relative to other Myrmecia species, impressive worker size, and excellent visibility. Its moderate care requirements and manageable growth make it ideal for intermediate-expert keepers seeking a professional, mid-maintenance display colony.
Keeping Experience:
This species provides a rewarding and engaging ant-keeping experience. Workers move deliberately, making foraging and brood care easy to observe. Colony growth is slow to moderate, allowing steady long-term management. Large worker size and distinct castes make nest activity highly satisfying to watch.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: semi Claustral – queens need to hunt for food during founding process
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest, dry outworld)
Housing: Test tube → Formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
sugars: Always available
Protein: Insects 2× weekly increase depending on the amount of brood
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Handling: Minimal handling recommended
Ideal For:
✔ Intermediate-expert keepers
✔ Educational setups
✔ Long-term, low-maintenance display colonies
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus Aeneopilosus
Description:
Camponotus Aeneopilosus is a distinctive Australian carpenter ant known for the fine golden hairs covering its abdomen, giving workers a soft, velvety appearance. Its hardy nature and predictable behavior make it a visually impressive yet manageable species for captive care.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus Aeneopilosus is a rewarding experience. Workers are deliberate, with erratic foraging patterns and visible brood care. Colony growth is slow to moderate, allowing for long-term management. Their unique appearance and stable behaviour make them an excellent display species for keepers of all experience levels.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 6–10 mm
Queen Size: 13–15 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
sugars: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term display colonies
✔ Educational or observation-focused setups
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
★★★☆☆ Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Species: Polyrhachis Rufifemur
Description:
Polyrhachis Rufifemur is a striking Australian ant species recognized for its slender body, reddish legs, and distinctive spined appearance. This arboreal species is visually impressive and well suited to keepers looking for something different from typical ground-nesting ants.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Polyrhachis Rufifemur is engaging and observation-focused. Workers are active and agile, often exploring elevated surfaces and enclosure features. Colonies develop steadily, and their arboreal behaviour makes them especially interesting to watch in vertical or naturalistic setups. With appropriate housing and stable conditions, they are rewarding to maintain.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type:semi Claustral – queens need to hunt for food during founding process
Worker Size: 6–9 mm
Queen Size: 12–14 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nesting area with good ventilation)
Housing: Test tube → arboreal or vertical formicarium
Substrate: Optional; branches, cork, or naturalistic materials
Diet:
sugars: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Intermediate keepers
✔ Arboreal or display-focused enclosures
✔ Behavioural observation setups
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
Why choose us?
We are dedicated to providing high-quality ants while prioritizing their health and wellbeing at every stage. Our colonies and queens are carefully selected and maintained to ensure optimal condition before shipment, and we only sell ants that are in good condition and suitable for long-term success. For your peace of mind, we also offer coverage in the rare event that ants arrive deceased on delivery, reflecting our commitment to reliability, ethical care, and customer satisfaction.
