Camponotus festinus

93,53 € – 142,65 €

Number of workers

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Description

The Camponotus festinus is a monogynous ant species with a colony size of up to 10,000 workers. They have a fast development speed and come in different sizes, with queens measuring 19-23 mm, workers measuring 7-11 mm, and majors measuring 10-18 mm. They have a black head and back, black abdomen with brown stripes, and brown belly. Their nutrition includes food insects like cockroaches and crickets, as well as syrup made from water and honey with a specific ratio.

Additional information

Behavior	Moderate
Difficulty in breeding	For begginers
Origin	Eastern and South Asia
The size of ants	Large
Wintering	No Wintering

Description

Camponotus festinus Ant Colony

Colony Type: Monogyny

Colony Size: Up to 10 000 workers

Development Speed: Fast

Size:

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

Color:

They have a black head and back, black abdomen with brown stripes, and brown 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 4/3 water:1)
Fruits and vegetables
Jelly
Cooked chicken without salt, shrimps
Honey

Humidity and Temperature:

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

A Feature of the Camponotus festinus Species:

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

Recommended Nests for Breeding:

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.