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Camponotus barbaricus colony, queen and 2-5 workers
€ 27,99
Camponotus barbaricus ant colony 2-5
Species
The Camponotus barbaricus ant is one of the largest ants in the world. Especially the queen, but also the majors found in larger colonies, are impressive! Our ant colonies consist of a queen, a few workers, and, depending on the stage, brood. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony contains 2 to 5 workers, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself. The queen lays eggs in stages.
Nutrition
The nutrition kit above is a complete diet for this developing colony. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies. A larger colony will also need larger insects.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. Due to their size, they are also very suitable for the Plaster Ant Farm and other robust products. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. You can find this ant colony in a special combination price offer with various ant farms. If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The photo shows how we actually deliver the colony. The colony is in a test tube with cotton behind it, which provides water to keep the nest tube partly moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for that long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Camponotus barbaricus |
| Difficulty level | 3. Advanced The species grows very slowly at first. It requires a lot of patience and peace, and they are critical about food. Therefore, it is a rather difficult species to keep. |
| Queen | Gyne: | 14-16 mm |
| Workers: | 6-12 mm The larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear Minor, Media and Major (soldiers). |
| Colony type: | Monogyn, 1 queen per nest. |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler in winter around 15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature, these ant colonies develop well. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Simple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist This species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius niger and Myrmica rubra. |
| Distribution area: | (Southern) Europe and (Northern) Africa |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Acrylic, Plaster, or Sand including Arena usage |
| Remarks: | The ants in this colony are impressive. They grow large, are beautiful to look at, and are very fast. Therefore, ensure a well-sealed nest and arena if you want to breed these ants. Especially the beginning of the colony is very precise. Lots of rest, proper nutrition, and patience. |
Camponotus barbaricus colony, queen and 2-5 workers
€ 27,99
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Camponotus barbaricus ant colony 2-5
Species
The Camponotus barbaricus ant is one of the largest ants in the world. Especially the queen, but also the majors found in larger colonies, are impressive! Our ant colonies consist of a queen, a few workers, and, depending on the stage, brood. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony contains 2 to 5 workers, and these workers have therefore been produced by the queen ant herself. The queen lays eggs in stages.
Nutrition
The nutrition kit above is a complete diet for this developing colony. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies. A larger colony will also need larger insects.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. Due to their size, they are also very suitable for the Plaster Ant Farm and other robust products. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. You can find this ant colony in a special combination price offer with various ant farms. If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The photo shows how we actually deliver the colony. The colony is in a test tube with cotton behind it, which provides water to keep the nest tube partly moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for that long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Camponotus barbaricus |
| Difficulty level | 3. Advanced The species grows very slowly at first. It requires a lot of patience and peace, and they are critical about food. Therefore, it is a rather difficult species to keep. |
| Queen | Gyne: | 14-16 mm |
| Workers: | 6-12 mm The larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear Minor, Media and Major (soldiers). |
| Colony type: | Monogyn, 1 queen per nest. |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler in winter around 15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature, these ant colonies develop well. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Simple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist This species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius niger and Myrmica rubra. |
| Distribution area: | (Southern) Europe and (Northern) Africa |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Acrylic, Plaster, or Sand including Arena usage |
| Remarks: | The ants in this colony are impressive. They grow large, are beautiful to look at, and are very fast. Therefore, ensure a well-sealed nest and arena if you want to breed these ants. Especially the beginning of the colony is very precise. Lots of rest, proper nutrition, and patience. |
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Antskingdom.com
📍 Laan van de ram 64B
7324 BV Apeldoorn
💬 WA +31 85 888 9797
✉️ E: info@antskingdom.com
Chamber of Commerce no: 82353050
VAT no: NL862430744B01