{"product_id":"manica-rubida-giant-red-ant","title":"Manica Rubida (Giant Red Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eManica rubida \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(European Giant Red Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a fierce and aggresive European species of ant? Look no further. \u003cem\u003eManica rubida\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a relatively large, bold, red ant. In comparison to a similar species, \u003cem\u003eMyrmica rubra, \u003c\/em\u003ethis variety triples them in size. Additionally, queens themselves will occasionally forage and take down live insects during the foundation stages of a young colony. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis large ant is typically associated with mountainous areas with high humidity and therefore, artifical nests should replicate this, especially within the nest area of your formicarium. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkers will actively forage in large numbers, often being able to take down live prey with ease due to their potent venom that is excreted from their posterior stinger. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, nests are often found amongst low lying vegetation under stones and decaying wood. Typically scattered throughout mountain ranges from the base to the peak. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are a rather aggresive species of ant that is suitable for slightly more experienced keepers due to their rather painful sting. However, in terms of keeping conditions, a well informed beginner could cater for them rather well.  In terms of growth they are quite fast to develop once the colony reaches 10 workers and over. Due to the nature of their natural environment, these ants are mainly active throughout the year but would benefit from a short period of hibernation from January - March. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eillegal and strictly frowned upon to release any non-native ants into the wild. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"1 queen \u0026 brood","offer_id":64148564574557,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 queen |1-3 workers \u0026 brood","offer_id":64148564607325,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 queen | 5-10 workers \u0026 brood","offer_id":66236633383261,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 queens \u0026 brood (separate tubes)","offer_id":64148564640093,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/Manicarubida1.webp?v=1775931391","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/manica-rubida-giant-red-ant","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}