⚠️ STINGING SPECIES – HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE ⚠️
Myrmecia simillima is capable of delivering a painful sting and may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Direct handling is strongly discouraged. Appropriate caution should be exercised during feeding, maintenance, and enclosure adjustments to minimise the risk of injury.
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Species: Myrmecia simillima (Red Morph) – 6 Worker Colony
Description:
Myrmecia simillima red morph is a striking Australian bull ant known for its vibrant reddish coloration, powerful mandibles, and impressive size. This beautiful colour variation stands out among other Myrmecia species, making it a highly desirable addition to any ant collection. This colony comes with 6 workers, offering an excellent opportunity to observe the colony as it develops and expands.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia simillima is best suited to experienced ant keepers. Colonies are highly alert and display fascinating hunting, foraging, and defensive behaviours. With 6 established workers, this colony offers an exciting opportunity to observe colony growth while enjoying the impressive characteristics of this species.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: ~14–18 mm
Queen Size: ~20–25 mm
Colony Size: 6 workers
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Experienced ant keepers
✔ Collectors interested in red Myrmecia morphs
✔ Observing hunting and colony development
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.
⚠️ STINGING SPECIES – HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE ⚠️
Myrmecia simillima is capable of delivering a painful sting and may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Direct handling is strongly discouraged. Appropriate caution should be exercised during feeding, maintenance, and enclosure adjustments to minimise the risk of injury.
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Species: Myrmecia simillima (Red Morph) – 6 Worker Colony
Description:
Myrmecia simillima red morph is a striking Australian bull ant known for its vibrant reddish coloration, powerful mandibles, and impressive size. This beautiful colour variation stands out among other Myrmecia species, making it a highly desirable addition to any ant collection. This colony comes with 6 workers, offering an excellent opportunity to observe the colony as it develops and expands.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Myrmecia simillima is best suited to experienced ant keepers. Colonies are highly alert and display fascinating hunting, foraging, and defensive behaviours. With 6 established workers, this colony offers an exciting opportunity to observe colony growth while enjoying the impressive characteristics of this species.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral – queen requires feeding during founding
Worker Size: ~14–18 mm
Queen Size: ~20–25 mm
Colony Size: 6 workers
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available
Protein: Insects 2–3× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Experienced ant keepers
✔ Collectors interested in red Myrmecia morphs
✔ Observing hunting and colony development
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.