Raising Sheet for Camponotus nicobarensis
Camponotus nicobarensis are very easy to raise and have a beautiful coloration. They become highly aggressive with as few as thirty workers, making them an excellent choice for enthusiasts seeking an active species that provides constant opportunities for observation.
General Information:
Raising Difficulty: easy
Geographic Range: China
Origin: China (Guangdong region)
– Queen Size: 15mm
– Worker Size: 5 to 12mm
– Polygynous: tend to be polygynous (queens may occasionally fight, but in most cases, polygyny is well-maintained)
– Mature Colony Size: approximately 5,000 workers
Maintenance Information:
Humidity: 60-90%
Temperature: 20-27°C (ideal at 25°C)
Diapause: No, a temperature decrease to around 18-20°C during the winter period is sufficient.
Ant Farms: Any ant farm with a humid area suitable for the colony’s size will work for them.
Food: sugary liquids and insects
The colonies and queens of Camponotus nicobarensis that we sell are all guaranteed 100% to arrive alive, with healthy brood and a clean test tube.
See what the colony you are about to purchase looks like on our YouTube channel.
central66 (verified owner) –
They came very well packaged with the heatpack working and no ants dead 🙂