Tetramoirum caespitum
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Description
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.
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Description
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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