How to care for Myrmecia Gratiosa
Myrmecia Gratiosa Basic Info: Myrmecia Gratiosa is a large-sized ant species with an average size of 2.1cm they are endemic to Australia and their colors range from red to reddish brown. They are most commonly found south western Australia in sandy slightly forested areas with flat ground. The queens of this species are semi-claustral needing to be fed once every few days and they are a more primitive species relying on mainly sight to hunt. Their stings are extremely painful and have been known to cause anaphylaxis in humans. Husbandry: For temperature and humidity, wise Myrmecia Gratiosa prefers a humidity range of 50% to 80% while the temperatures they can be kept in is 26 to 29 degrees Celsius. Their nest in the wild has both a wet and a dry spot where they will store their brood according to the humidity requirements. It is recommended that larger colonies be provided with two different formicaria, one that has been moisturized and the other left dry. For founding colonies t
