Hi guys, I'm hopefully going to buy a colony of Messor cf. barbarus this spring and I just wanted some clarification on this species.
I understand that they are found in North Africa
Do they need to hibernate in captivity?
What are the differences between regular European Messor barbarus and African Messor cf. barbarus.
How fast does this ant species develop and how large does the colony grow to?
I was going to keep them in a custom basin 36inches long x 28inches wide heated all year around. Filled 6 inches high with sand loam and a bin and seed room attached.
How long would it be before they overcrowd a formicarium of this size?