⚠️ WARNING: This species is capable of stinging. Handle with care. ⚠️
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Myrmecia picta is a striking Australian bull ant known for its distinctive appearance, large eyes, and active hunting behaviour. Like many Myrmecia, they are highly visual and make an excellent display species for experienced keepers.
Best suited to experienced ant keepers. Myrmecia picta can be sensitive to environmental changes and should be provided with stable temperatures, suitable nesting conditions, and regular access to food.
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 24–28°C
Humidity: Moderate (50–70%)
Housing: Test tube setup during founding, with a suitable formicarium once the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or a naturalistic setup.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, flies, and other feeder insects.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: Approximately 8–12 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 12–15 mm
Handling: Do not handle directly. Myrmecia possess a powerful sting and should be observed using appropriate precautions.
Ideal For: Experienced keepers looking for an active and visually impressive Australian bull ant.
✔️ All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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.
⚠️ WARNING: This species is capable of stinging. Handle with care. ⚠️
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Myrmecia picta is a striking Australian bull ant known for its distinctive appearance, large eyes, and active hunting behaviour. Like many Myrmecia, they are highly visual and make an excellent display species for experienced keepers.
Best suited to experienced ant keepers. Myrmecia picta can be sensitive to environmental changes and should be provided with stable temperatures, suitable nesting conditions, and regular access to food.
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 24–28°C
Humidity: Moderate (50–70%)
Housing: Test tube setup during founding, with a suitable formicarium once the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or a naturalistic setup.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, flies, and other feeder insects.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: Approximately 8–12 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 12–15 mm
Handling: Do not handle directly. Myrmecia possess a powerful sting and should be observed using appropriate precautions.
Ideal For: Experienced keepers looking for an active and visually impressive Australian bull ant.
✔️ All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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.