Temnothorax  are a small, hardy and fascinating ant native to parts of Europe. Known for their slow but steady growth, they thrive in naturalistic setups and are perfect for patient hobbyists who enjoy observing delicate behaviours in a compact colony. They often nest in acorns, bark, or small crevices and show interesting interactions between workers and brood.
• Humidity requirements: 30–50%
• Temperature requirements: 20–24 °C
• Hibernation: Yes (late autumn to early spring)
• Colony size: Up to ~500 individuals
• Suggested housing: Natural setups, cork nests, or small acrylic enclosures with narrow chambers • Nutrition: Sugary liquids like honey water or ant nectar, protein from fruit flies, springtails, and other micro-insects
• Queen size: 3.5–4.5 mm • Worker size: 2–3 mm • Monogyne/polygynous: Monogyne
 
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DO NOT TRANSFER THE DEAD QUEEN OR WORKERS TO A NEST AS THIS VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. For our additional 7-day guarantee for European species, the queen and workers must be kept in the original test tube sealed with the cotton and care details available via Ants on a Rock followed. If you want to keep this additional guarantee, do not transfer to a nest or your warranty is VOIDED. (Live ants will not be sent in mail if unlikely they will be received Next Day or likely to be damaged. In cases of weekends, bank holidays, low or high temperatures, Ants on a Rock withholds the right to release mail until a suitable day.) (Ants on a Rock will send live ants on the first suitable day after order is placed.)