Pheidole nigeriensis
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Description
Pheidole nigeriensis is a polygynous ant species with a colony size of up to 20,000 workers. They have a fast development speed and the queen measures between 6.5-8 mm, while the workers are 2.5-4 mm and majors are 4-5.5 mm in size. They have a varying intensity of brown coloration and their nutrition includes food insects, syrup, fruits, vegetables, jelly, and cooked chicken.
Additional information
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Pheidole nigeriensis
Colony Type
Colony Type: Polygyny
Colony Size: Up to 20 000 workers
Development Speed: fast
Size
- Queen: 6,5-8 mm
- Workers: 2.5-4 mm
- Majors: 4-5.5 mm
The ants’ brown color can vary in intensity, giving them a distinctive appearance.
Nutrition
- Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
- Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 4/3 water:1)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Jelly
- Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
- Honey
- Seeds
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 50-70%, Nest: 50-80%
- Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-27 °C
Recommended Nests for Breeding
When breeding Pheidole nigeriensis ants, it is important to provide them with suitable nests. The following nest types are recommended:
- Acrylic nests are a popular choice due to their transparency, allowing for easy observation of the ants’ activities.
- Cork nests provide a natural and organic nesting environment, mimicking the ants’ natural habitat.
- Plaster nests offer a robust and durable option, providing a stable home for the colony.
- Aerated concrete nests are known for their insulating properties, helping to maintain stable temperature and humidity levels.
- Digfix
By providing the recommended nests, you can create a comfortable and secure environment for your Pheidole nigeriensis colony to thrive and flourish.
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