Colony type: Monogyny Colony size: up to 10,000 Development speed: fast
Size: Queen: 17-20mm Workers: 5–9 mm Majorów: 10 - 18 mm Color: The color varies from black to dark brown or brown; the legs are reddish-brown.
Nutrition: Food insects (Cockroaches, crickets), Syrup (Water / Honey with water (ratio 4: 1/3: 1/2: 1)), fruit, vegetables, jelly, cooked chicken without salt.
Humidity: 50-60%, and in the arena - 30-50%. Temperature: Arena: 23-30 ° C. Nest 24-28 ° C.
Feature of the species: they zealously defend the nest, do not tolerate invasion. The soldiers are fast enough and have powerful and sharp mandibles that can gnaw through the skin.
Recommended nests for breeding: acrylic, cork, plaster, aerated concrete.