{"product_id":"tetraponera-rufonigra","title":"Tetraponera rufonigra","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTetraponera rufonigra – Red Stinging Ant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🐜 A fascinating tropical ant species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating tropical ant species from Southeast Asia. Particularly striking are its slender body shape, contrasting coloration, and very active behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is particularly suitable for ant keepers looking for an interesting exotic ant species and who enjoy observing the natural behavior of a tropical colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌴 A fascinating exotic ant species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the arboreal ant species and is mainly found in tropical regions of Asia. The animals are very active and show interesting behavior when foraging and within the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its slender body shape and striking coloration, the species is also a real eye-catcher.\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\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical regions of Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e predominantly arboreal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e very active\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐ Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical keeping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e continuous under suitable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tropical, predominantly arboreal species, \u003cem\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/em\u003e requires an appropriately warm and suitable environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor keeping, a well-ventilated formicarium with sufficient space should be available. Climbing and hiding opportunities, for example through branches or other suitable structures, can accommodate the natural way of life of the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA constant water supply and reliable escape protection are particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to their active and agile lifestyle, a suitable habitat should be prepared before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/em\u003e requires both \u003cstrong\u003esugar-rich and protein-rich food\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable examples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoney or sugar water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003esuitable feeder insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003esmall insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eother suitable protein sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar-rich food primarily serves as an energy source, while protein-rich food is particularly needed for brood development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ No hibernation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tropical ant species, \u003cem\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edoes not require classic hibernation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt suitable temperatures and a constant supply of food and water, the colony can be kept active all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why Tetraponera rufonigra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fascinating exotic ant species\u003cbr\u003e✔ Striking and slender body shape\u003cbr\u003e✔ Very active ants\u003cbr\u003e✔ Tropical species without classic hibernation\u003cbr\u003e✔ Interesting natural behavior\u003cbr\u003e✔ Exciting species for experienced beginners and exotic animal keepers\u003cbr\u003e✔ Colony observable all year round\u003cbr\u003e✔ Particularly interesting due to its arboreal lifestyle\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 existing brood will be indicated 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 before purchasing about the regulations applicable to your place of residence and about the species-appropriate keeping of \u003cem\u003eTetraponera rufonigra\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it is an \u003cstrong\u003eexotic, tropical ant species\u003c\/strong\u003e, a suitable habitat with sufficient temperature, ventilation, and water supply should be prepared before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antropolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57302800531782,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/1974\/5606\/files\/ChatGPTImage8.Sept.2026_16_06_55.png?v=1788949990","url":"https:\/\/antropolis.shop\/en\/products\/tetraponera-rufonigra","provider":"Antropolis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}