Odontomachus rixosus

Odontomachus rixosus

Colony type: Polyginia
Colony size: up to 200 w.
Development rate: medium

Size:
Queen: 11-13 mm
Workers: 10 - 12 mm
Color: head slightly red, body brown

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

Humidity: Arena: 60-70% Nest: 60-80%
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, plaster, aerated concrete.