Camponotus castaneus Breeding Sheet
Camponotus castaneus is a stunning American Camponotus species, fairly straightforward to raise, forming colonies of relatively small size.
General Information:
Difficulty level: easy
Geographical distribution: United States, Caribbean
Origin: USA
-Queen Size: 17mm
-Worker Size: 7-15mm
-Polygynous: no
-Mature colony size: around 1,000 workers
Maintenance Information:
Humidity: 50-70%
Temperature: 20-28°C (ideal at 26°C)
Diapause: Yes, for 3 months at around 12°C
Ant Farms: Any ant farm equipped with a moist area suitable for the colony’s size will suffice.
Food: sugary liquids, insects, seeds (occasionally).
The Camponotus castaneus colonies and queens we sell are all guaranteed to arrive 100% alive, with healthy brood and a clean test tube setup.
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