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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: Advanced
**This ant species is capable of stinging and may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not handle.**
Species: Myrmecia gratiosa
Description:
Myrmecia gratiosa is a visually striking Australian bull ant species recognised for its slender build, large mandibles, and strong defensive capability. Like other Myrmecia species, it relies heavily on vision and hunts independently rather than following pheromone trails. Its alert posture and active foraging behaviour make it an impressive display species for experienced ant keepers.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia gratiosa requires strict safety awareness and secure containment. Workers are fast-moving, highly reactive, and capable of delivering a painful sting. Colonies develop slowly, but individuals are robust and long-lived. Semi-claustral founding means queens must be fed during the early stages. This species is recommended only for advanced keepers comfortable managing large, stinging ants.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: 15–20 mm
Queen Size: 20–24 mm
Humidity: Low to moderate (dry, well-ventilated nest preferred)
Housing: Secure test tube setup → escape-proof formicarium
Substrate: Sand or naturalistic Australian habitat setups recommended
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow
Ideal For:
✔ Advanced keepers
✔ Secure containment setups
✔ Behaviour-focused observation
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 Wiederkehri
(( exact species identifacation is not 100% certain although would be a vary similar species.))
Description:
Camponotus Wiederkehri is a visually attractive Australian carpenter ant species known for its smooth appearance, calm behaviour, and reliable colony development. With medium-sized workers and a robust queen, this species adapts well to captive environments and makes an excellent long-term display colony for keepers of all experience levels.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus wiederkehri is straightforward and rewarding. Workers are calm, easy to observe, and regularly visible while foraging and tending brood. Colonies grow at a slow to moderate pace, allowing manageable expansion and simple maintenance. Their hardy nature and predictable behaviour make them particularly suitable for beginner keepers seeking a dependable species.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 5–9 mm
Queen Size: 13–16 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: 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.
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.
