Camponotus festai

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Camponotus festai is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 10,000 workers. They have a fast development speed and have different sizes within their colony, with queens measuring 17-19 mm, workers measuring 5-9 mm, and majors measuring 10-17 mm. The ants have a uniform red-brown color on their mesosoma and legs, with a lighter head and belly. Their diet consists of food insects such as cockroaches and crickets.

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Product care

The most important thing is that you read the temperature conditions, moisture and what to feed the ants. It is important not to introduce too small a colony into a large formicarium, much less just one queen. It’s good if the formicarium is divided by partitions and if the first chamber is very small (such as in our Comfort formicarium). We recommend reading more information about keeping ants in our blogs!

Product details

Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Behavior	Moderate
Wintering	No Wintering
The size of ants	Large
Origin	Near East

Description

Camponotus festai

Welcome to our product page for Camponotus festai. This description will provide you with all the information you need to know about this fascinating ant species.

Colony Information

Colony Type: Monogyny
Colony Size: Up to 10,000 workers
Development Speed: Fast

Size

Queen: 17-19 mm
Workers: 5-9 mm
Majors: 10-17 mm

The coloration of Camponotus festai is particularly striking. The mesosoma and legs in majors and smaller workers are uniformly red-brown, which is always lighter than the black to dark brown head and belly.

Nutrition

The diet of Camponotus festai consists of a variety of food sources:

Food insects such as cockroaches and crickets
Syrup made of water and honey in a ratio of 4:1/3:1/2:1
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Cooked chicken without salt

Providing a balanced and diverse diet is essential to ensure the health and well-being of your ant colony.

Environmental Requirements

Humidity: 50-60% in the nest and 30-50% in the arena
Temperature: Arena: 23-30 °C, Nest: 24-28 °C

Creating the appropriate humidity and temperature levels is crucial for the successful growth and development of your Camponotus festai colony.

Special Features

Camponotus festai is known for their strong defense of the nest and their inability to tolerate invasion. The soldiers of this species are fast and possess powerful and sharp mandibles that can easily gnaw through the skin.

Recommended Nests for Breeding

We recommend using the following types of nests for breeding Camponotus festai:

Acrylic nests
Cork nests
Plaster nests
Aerated concrete nests

These nest materials provide a suitable environment for the ants to establish and thrive.

In conclusion, Camponotus festai is a captivating species of ant with unique characteristics and requirements. By following the guidelines provided, you can successfully care for and breed these ants. Explore our store to find the perfect products to meet their needs and create a thriving colony of Camponotus festai.