{"product_id":"lasius-niger-1","title":"Black Garden Ant | Pre-order","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLasius niger – Black Garden Ant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🐜 PREORDER – Order now\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLasius niger\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the Black Garden Ant, is one of Europe's most popular ant species and is excellent for ant-keeping beginners. The species is robust, active, and relatively easy to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Important note on Preorder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item is currently available for PREORDER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can pre-order your \u003cem\u003eLasius niger\u003c\/em\u003e colony now. Since these are \u003cstrong\u003elive animals\u003c\/strong\u003e and the colonies need to be prepared and assembled accordingly, the \u003cstrong\u003eshipping time after ordering will be approximately 2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The stated time is an estimated shipping duration and may vary slightly due to the colony's natural development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy placing your order, you agree to the extended shipping time of approximately 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 The perfect beginner ant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith good care, colonies can grow over many years and reach impressive sizes. The development from a single queen to the first workers and then to a large, well-organized colony is particularly exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐜 Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLasius niger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwarze Wegameise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large parts of Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 8–10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3–5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColony size:\u003c\/strong\u003e several thousand workers possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e predominantly diurnal, depending on temperature and nest conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐ Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasius niger\u003c\/em\u003e is a robust species and forgives minor care mistakes, especially for beginners. A test tube nest is sufficient for founding. As the colony grows, it can be expanded to a larger nest or formicarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animals require adequate moisture supply, a water source, and secure escape prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workers primarily feed on sugary liquids such as honey water or sugar water. For brood development, they also need protein-rich food, such as suitable feeder insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❄️ Hibernation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasius niger\u003c\/em\u003e undergoes hibernation. During this time, activity is significantly reduced. Correct hibernation is essential for long-term species-appropriate care and supports the colony's natural life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why Lasius niger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Very robust and adaptable ant species\u003cbr\u003e✔ Ideal for beginners\u003cbr\u003e✔ Widely distributed in Europe\u003cbr\u003e✔ Interesting and rapid colony growth\u003cbr\u003e✔ Simple diet\u003cbr\u003e✔ Fascinating social behavior\u003cbr\u003e✔ Low entry costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Scope of delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the selected variant, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen + brood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen + workers + brood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact number of workers and the available brood will be specified for each variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The development of an ant colony is a natural process. The number and size of brood and workers may therefore vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animals are not ordinary commodities. Please inform yourself about the regulations applicable to your place of residence and the species-appropriate keeping of \u003cem\u003eLasius niger\u003c\/em\u003e before purchasing. 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