{"product_id":"pheidole-obtusospinosa-trimorphic-big-headed-ant","title":"Pheidole Obtusospinosa (Trimorphic Big Headed Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePheidole obtusospinosa \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Trimorphic Big Headed Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA relatively rare and highly sought after Pheidole species, \u003cem\u003ePheidole obtusospinosa \u003c\/em\u003ecan be found across the arid and semi arid woodlands across the US, specifically Southwestern states such as Texas and Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature nests are often found underground beneath large stones and rocks. These colonies are often quite large and contain several thousand individuals. Nest entrances are typically characterised by being heavily guarded by their large trimorphic supermajors which block the entrance against intruders or predators such as \u003cem\u003eNeivamyrmex leonardi\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueens and workers are dark orange\/reddish brown in colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of physical size, queens are relatively large for Pheidole spp. measuring ]approximately 8-10mm whereas workers are trimorphic, meaning that supermajors are present. These can reach similar sizes to the queen! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhilst there is not a lot information currently with regards to their husbandry requirements we find that queens found well in small test tube setups ensuring that a high humidity level is achieved and temperature parameters between 24-28C. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQueens are fully claustral and do not require feeding. Once the first nanitics arrive, ensure to feed a combination of seed blends, protein and sugars\/nectars. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species is active all year round but temperatures should be lowered during the winter to mimic natural environments and induce resting period for queen. \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":64219023671645,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/PheidoleObtusospinosa_TrimorphicBigHeadedAnt_11.webp?v=1776411395","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/pheidole-obtusospinosa-trimorphic-big-headed-ant","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}