PHEIDOLE MEGACEPHALA (BIG HEADED ANT)

Pheidole megacephala is one of the most robust and widespread Pheidole species. This species is therefore also suitable for inexperienced keepers. When kept at home, they adapt well to the space and available proteins as they grow. Super colonies of Pheidole megacephala only occur in nature. These can form a colony that extends over hundreds of meters. The nests should be kept fairly moist, especially at the beginning. The easiest way is to fill the nests with a little sand. The temperatures are optimal at a constant 26 to 28 degrees. The animals can also tolerate low temperatures, but the development of the brood comes to a halt here. They attack their prey in masses there is no prey that they do not try to kill.

Queen size: 6 – 7mm *
Size of workers : 2.5mm *
Soldiers: 4mm

What you will get:-
1 x Pheidole Megacephala Colony (1Queen + 10-50workers)
In glass test tube

Recommended Setup – Ants Subang Outworld Arena Setup

What do you do when you receive the parcel?

1. Do not place the box in the sun Once the parcel has been received, it is best to bring it home and open the box as soon as possible. Don’t forget to take a video while opening the box.

Warranty conditions

1. When receiving the parcel, take a video while opening the box for the first time. until seeing the queen
2. If the queen dies from opening the box The shop will send a new queen with the customer paying for shipping.
3. In case there is no video when opening the box Considered violating the terms of the warranty Refrain from claiming a new queen in any case.

How to take care for the ants

1. When you get ants for the first day Should be stored in a cabinet or dark box at least 1 day before the ant to adapt.
2. Keep ants in a calm, well-ventilated and cool place.
3. This type will eat protein as the main food. The food will be meal worms. or small insects
4. The prey should be killed before giving it to the ants to avoid the queen getting hurt in the fight.
5. Give food 3-5 days / times, not necessarily every day.
6. Can drink some sweet water. But shouldn’t be the main food
7. It’s an ant that likes humidity.
8. Ants should be kept in a dark and calm place. Do not take the ants out to see too often. or keep it in a bright place Will make the queen stress and die.
9. Beware of the wild tiny ants living in the house that will invade the nest.
10. Avoid touching the ants directly with your fingers.. Use tweezers instead.