Odontomachus haematodus

Odontomachus haematodus

Colony type: Polygyny
Colony size: up to 500 w.
Development speed: medium

Size:
Queen: 10- 12 mm
Workers: 10 - 11 mm
Colour: brown, legs golden to reddish brown

Nutrition: Food insects (Cockroaches, crickets), sweet fruit.

Humidity: Arena: 50-70% Nest: 50-70%
Temperature: Arena: 21-30°C Nest: 24-28°C

Feature of the species: they have a sting, thanks to the fast jaws that open 180 degrees, they catch the prey and prevent it from leaving

Recommended nests for breeding: acrylic, cork, gypsum, aerated concrete.