Camponotus kefir
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Description
Camponotus kefir is a monogynous ant species with colonies that can reach up to 10,000 workers. They have a fast development speed. The queen measures 17-19 mm in size, while the workers range from 5-9 mm and majors range from 10-17 mm. They have a red-brown body color. Their nutrition consists of food insects such as cockroaches and crickets.
Additional information
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Camponotus kefir – Ant colony
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 species exhibits a distinct color pattern, with the mesosoma (the middle section of the body) and legs of the majors and smaller workers being uniformly red-brown. These body parts are always lighter than the black to dark brown head and belly.
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 3 water:1)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Jelly
- Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
- Honey
Don’t forget to check out our food products to ensure a well-balanced diet for your colony!
Humidity and Temperature
- Humidity: Arena: 30-50%, Nest: 50-60%
- Temperature: Arena: 23-30 °C, Nest: 22-28 °C
Recommended Nests for breeding
- Acrylic nests
- Cork nests
- Ytong nests
- Gypsum
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