Tetramoirum caespitum

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Tetramorium caespitum, or pavement ants, can be kept as pets by providing a suitable nest. These ants prefer nests with multiple chambers and a substrate that retains moisture well, such as sand or soil. Maintaining proper humidity levels is important for the well-being of the colony.

Behavior

Difficulty in breeding

Origin

The size of ants

Wintering

Descripción

Tetramorium caespitum Ant Colony

also known as pavement ants, are fascinating creatures that can thrive as pets with proper care and attention. When selecting a nest for your Tetramorium caespitum colony, it’s crucial to consider their unique nesting habits and provide them with an optimal environment for growth and reproduction.

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 20 000 workers

Development Speed: Fast

Size:

  • Queen: 16-18 mm
  • Workers: 6-9 mm

Color: Black

Nutrition:

  • 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
  • Seeds

Humidity and Temperature:

  • Humidity: Arena: 40-60%, Nest: 50-70%
  • Temperature: Arena: 22-28 °C, Nest: 22-26 °C

Recommended Nests for Breeding:

It is recommended to use nests made of acrylic, gypsum, or aerated concrete for breeding T. caespitum ants.

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