Rhytidoponera Metallica Queen – Green Headed Ant
WARNING: These ants are capable of stinging humans. If anyone who will be in the proximity of this ant is allergic to insect bites/stings (including but not limited to the purchaser), or is known to experience adverse reactions from previous insect bites/stings, do not purchase this ant. Ant stings can cause severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis). If you are stung, seek immediate medical attention. Before purchasing, consult a medical professional and conduct independent research to determine if this ant is safe for those in proximity.
Green Headed ants can sting, however their inability to climb glass or plastic makes them easy to contain. Colonies can grow to a considerable size and reproduction is usually quite fast. Since you wont be touching the ants, their ability to sting shouldn't be a concern to any beginner that wants a more interesting species.
WARNING: These ants are capable of stinging humans. Read the warning below before purchasing.
More information below.
Species at a glance
- Care Level: Easy
- Founding Type: Semi-Claustral
- Queen size: 8mm
- Worker size: 7mm
- Rarity: ★★☆☆☆
- Activity: ★★★☆☆
- Growth Speed: ★★★☆☆
- Award: Most unique Easy Care ant
Setup
At the founding stage, a test tube setup or founding chamber with a water source is sufficient. Once the number of workers exceeds ~10, they should be moved into a small nest.
Diet
Gently feed the queen small sugars weekly. When workers arrive, feed sugars and protein regularly.
She's beautiful and enjoying her new home
Very happy with this ant. It came with healthy brood.
Great ant for beginner as they do not climb smooth surfaces thank you I love these little ants
Arrived well and calm
This is now my 3rd order through Antastic.
We have been impressed by the delivery speed and quality of both the Queens with Brood, and the assorted Equipment.
5 Stars
Very pleased to have an extra queen ant for free! Thank you!
Arrived live and well
Good looking queen very pretty
Very happy with my beautiful Queen Delilah and her brood.
Arrived in great condition my absolute favourite queen
Absolute would recommend all arrived safe and healthy and packaged great
Great quality and well packaged! A+ customer service. Loved the personalised Ant keeping guide and info sheet. I will definitely be back!
Queen looks healthy, has some workers now.
Despite me accidently leaving the package out for a day they were still alive and healthy when I opened it.
Ants turned up quickly and we're all packed nicely and all survived the trip, can't complain about anything
Fast shipping. Ants arrived with seemingly very little stress. Included care sheet was accurate and a nice touch. Ordered a colony with 5-7 workers and received the full 7 with a good batch of brood as well.
Very happy with our purchase
Very happy thankyou
Queen and brood arrived healthy in great condition, postage was super fast.
Jim and his team have been Fantastic. My young son became fixated with ants and bombarded the team with questions. To their credit, they responded to everyone. Now that my son has his Ant, he is still asking questions and they are still being answered. My son loves his Gren headed ant and we thoroughly appreciate all the assistance we have recieved.
Ants were alive and well when they arrived. Reliable, quick and reasonable prices.
Our queen is doing well and the Antastic team are very helpful and friendly with comprehensive advice for her care.
Very happy with Antastic. My beautiful ant queen was,,delivered quickly and very securely packaged. She has a number of eggs, looking forward to experiencing her progress.l
Alive and happ
beautiful queen, bought a couple green ant queens from. 5 stars would recommend if you want a unique ant colony.
She arrived in great condition! Lots of information about her including a name which I thought was a beautiful touch. I would definitely buy from antastic again
Awesome healthy ant
My queen is in fantastic condition, with fresh water and a clean test tube. Couldn't be happier!
arrived safe and this is our third queen ant received from Antastic. his support is so prompt and extremely informative. we can't thank Jim enough :)
Queen came in well kept container and she was very happy with many eggs and thriving well with me now!
They came alive and well
Arrived with brood