Camponotus xerxes

• Queen: 17-20 mm
• Workers: 5–12 mm
• Majors: 10 – 16 mm

Workers are mostly pale yellow, and soldiers have partially dark heads. The queen is mostly black, with a partially yellow belly and yellowish-brown legs.

Camponotus xerxes feed on a variety of foods including:

• Food insects such as cockroaches and crickets
• Syrup made from a mixture of water and honey (ratio 4:1 or 3:1)
• Fruits and vegetables
• Jelly
• Cooked chicken without salt
• Honey

The ideal nest humidity  50-60%.

In the arena, the humidity 30-50%.

Camponotus xerxes prefer the following temperature ranges:

• Arena: 23-30 °C
• Nest: 24-28 °C

Camponotus xerxes are known for their strong defense instincts and intolerance towards invasion. They are relentless in protecting their nests. The soldiers of this species are fast and equipped with powerful and sharp mandibles capable of piercing through skin.

When breeding Camponotus xerxes, it is recommended to use nests made of acrylic, cork, plaster, or aerated concrete. These materials provide suitable conditions for the growth and development of the colony.

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