Camponotus festinus

• Queen: 19-23 mm
• Workers: 7-11 mm
• Majors: 10-18 mm

They have a black head and back, black abdomen with brown stripes, and brown belly.

• Food insects (such as cockroaches and crickets) dead, or live if colony is big
• Syrup (a mixture of water and honey or sugar, with a ratio of 4/3 water:1)
• Fruits and vegetables
• Jelly
• Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
• Honey

• Humidity: Arena: 50-70%, Nest:60-70%
• Temperature: Arena: 22-30 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Camponotus festinus ants are known for their large size and beautiful coloration. One of the biggest Camponotus in Asia

It is recommended to use nests made of acrylic, gypsum, or aerated concrete for breeding Camponotus festinus ants. These materials provide a suitable environment for their growth and development.