Giant Ant Colonies (Camponotus sp)

The Camponotus is one of the most impressive ant species in the hobby and is known for its large size and elegant appearance. Here you will find our changing range of Camponotus ant colonies — each one a special colony that will grow into a real eye-catcher in your ant farm.

Giant ants owe their name to their impressive size. They are one of the largest ant species in the world, making them extra visible and fascinating to observe. Their calm yet powerful way of moving makes them unique in the ant hobby.

In the initial phase, Camponotus colonies develop somewhat slower than, for example, harvester ants, which means they require more patience and are slightly more difficult to start. But whoever has that patience will be rewarded with an impressive colony that eventually grows into a lively and imposing community. Despite the slow start, giant ants can be surprisingly active and fast in later stages. Their size, behavior, and appearance make Camponotus an absolute favorite for enthusiasts looking for a special and spectacular ant colony.

Camponotus barbaricus kolnoie met 2-5 werksters

Camponotus barbaricus in test tube reageerbuis mierenkolonie

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.

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