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G4m813R: (21. Jun 2008 18:45)

Yes you are right Phasmid. But Harpegnathos can jump too. But they jump with their legs. They jump something like 10cm.

Umpftelgrumpf: (16. Aug 2008 17:56)

Harpegnathos can jump about 8-10 cm , can walk backwards and have really good eyes. when u look at them u have to move very slowly or they will note that u are looking at them..really amazing. and when they see something dangerous they shake their gaster like a dog...^^

JimmyVe: (18. Aug 2008 16:13)

:) Nice info. btw: all ants can walk backwards, but they only do it if necessary.

akell: Re: (17. Dez 2008 23:57)

they shake their gaster like a dog...^^[/quote] That's what the remind me of, little dogs! Well, six legged dogs with really big teeth and a stinger...
Do one of you know how to sex these guys? My venators leave a lot of dead food around, maybe I feed too much. I can only get houseflys at the moment.
Any advise on food?
Many thanks,
A

JimmyVe: Re: Harpegnathos venator (18. Dez 2008 17:34)

If they have plenty of food they will only eat the good parts. ;)

In most reptile shops you can buy live crickets, grasshoppers .....

What do you mean by "sex these guys" ? All workers are females.

highered: Re: Harpegnathos venator (8. Apr 2009 13:45)

Thanks for the information guys, I have bought some today, I hope it gets posted by next day delivery as I don't think GLS runs on bank holidays (this Bank holiday Good Friday). So, they need 60-80% humidity. My flat is in England (moderate humidity which I assume is 40-60%) but it has a damp problem so as it is do you think it is just enough or should I increase the humidity in their basin but putting a small box of water in there? Thanks. I will use a 40W heater bulb from Antstore for the heat.

JimmyVe: Re: Harpegnathos venator (8. Apr 2009 20:26)

I suppose the humidity would be fine. Hope they arrive soon. Keep us posted.

highered: Re: Harpegnathos venator (9. Apr 2009 17:32)

Would I be right in assuming that a small box of water in an enclosed big basin would increase the humidity too much, say to 80-100%? Thanks.

neab: Re: Harpegnathos venator (10. Apr 2009 11:26)

Yes, but also heat the water to create humidity

Chemitech: Re: Harpegnathos venator (11. Apr 2009 12:59)

It is better to keep them dry. These ants are very sensitive what mite concerned. Therefore is it better to kept them dry.
A lot of keeper in germany loss their colonies by mites.


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