Desert Harvester Ants (P. barbatus)

Permitted States: Pogonomyrmex barbatus: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah About Pogonomyrmex barbatus   American Species- Harvester Ants Temperature: Nest 80- 90°f Outworld 80- 90°f Humidity: Nest 50- 70% Outworld 50-70%   Hibernation: No   Diet: Water (at all times).  Seeds are 90% of their diet. Provide a variety for your colony to choose from such as: dandelion seeds, flaxseed, grass seed, rapeseed, chia seed, etc.Carbohydrates may be offered such as byFormica ant nectar. Protein- fresh killed insects such as fruit flies, crickets, dubia roaches, etc. Colony form: Monogyne (one queen per colony) Average 10,000- 20,000 workers per colony. Nest type: Acrylic, Natural setup. Ytong, TarheelAnts Formicaria  Sizes: Approx: Queen- 16mm/ Worker- 9mm   Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid: Yes, a very painful sting that can last for hours. One of the most venomous insects in the world.  They also bite, Please handle with care.   Description: Pogonomyrmex