Yes you are right Phasmid. But Harpegnathos can jump too. But they jump with their legs. They jump something like 10cm.
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...^^
:) Nice info. btw: all ants can walk backwards, but they only do it if necessary.
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
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.
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.
I suppose the humidity would be fine. Hope they arrive soon. Keep us posted.
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.
Yes, but also heat the water to create humidity
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.