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Harpegnathos venator are true hunters! It's incredibly fascinating to watch their hunting skills. The way they attack their prey with their powerful jaws is a beautiful sight!

Scientific name : Harpegnathos venator
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Distribution area : Southeast Asia
Color of the ant : Black
Difficulty level : 3.5/5
Size of the queen : 15-16 mm
Size of the worker : 14-15 mm
Size of the soldier :/
Temperature : 25 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 26-27 degrees
Humidity of the nest : 60 to 80%
Humidity of the outside world : 50 to 60%
Winter rest : none
Growth rate : 2/5
Grow to a number of workers : +- 300 to 400
Subfamily : Ponerinae
Colony formation : monogyne (can have 1 queen per nest)

Care:

Diet : Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, dubias. Sugars such as: byFormica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew, sugar water etc. Food requirement : Normal.
Number of workers per nest : From +- 30 workers for a small nest.
Recommended nest type : Natural setup with coconut humus, AntLab ytong Nest with sandy bottom.

Harpegnathos venator is a bit more challenging to keep due to their high demands on conditions such as temperature, humidity, and nutrition. Once they're well-managed, they'll grow into a beautiful colony that will bring them a great deal of enjoyment!