Tetraponera rufonigra

Name: Tetraponera rufonigra
Origin: South and Southeast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Vietnam, China)
Queen: approx. 12 – 15 mm
Workers: approx. 10 – 12 mm, slender, very alert with good eyesight
Food: Proteins (feeder insects), carbohydrates (honey, sugar water)
Humidity:
Arena: 60 – 70%
Nest: 60 – 80%
Temperature:
Arena: 24 – 30 degrees
Nest: 26 – 30 degrees
Winter Dormancy: No
Nest Type: Nests in hardwood and hollow branches – the ants dig their own tunnels and chambers
Colony Size: approx. 500 – 1,000 individuals

Advantages and Disadvantages of Tetraponera rufonigra:

Advantages:
An extremely active, fast, and alert species with fascinating behavior.

Disadvantages:
Important safety notice: Tetraponera rufonigra reacts very aggressively when disturbed and can deliver a painful sting. This species is therefore only suitable for experienced keepers who are careful when handling stinging species.

Care:
Use stable, well-ventilated nests made of hardwood or cork, as the ants like to dig their own tunnels into it.

Feeding:
Offer feeder insects regularly, along with honey or sugar water.