Camponotus claripes – Colony with queen and workers

Description

Camponotus claripes benefits from the Fourmiculture for our ants:
1. Breeding approved by the Veterinary Services, conducted by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Free "Perfect Ant Keeper's Guide" and information sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed parasite-free,
4. Health demonstrated by the queen laying eggs and the presence of brood upon shipment,
5. No "boost" (addition of brood or external workers to sell colonies faster),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial refund in case of worker loss, full refund in case of queen loss (if delivered within 48 hours),

not threatened,
9. Colony buyback and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).

Camponotus claripes is a large, dark-colored ant species endemic to Australia, with light-colored legs. Faster to develop and easier to keep, it is a good alternative to European Camponotus ants. It has major workers (larger workers) that complement the minor and media worker castes. The workers measure 4 to 10 mm.

Camponotus claripes doesn't sting but can bite hard; however, it remains fairly peaceful and is mostly nocturnal, searching for nectar and small insects. If threatened, it may fold its legs and play dead until the threat passes! It often climbs trees and may even drop to escape.

Breeding them is fairly easy and requires a temperature of 27°C in a standard nest with a honeydew-based diet. Humidity should be moderate (always a small damp area). This species forms small colonies of around 100 workers.