Camponotus claripes – Colony with Queen and workers

Description

Camponotus claripes benefits from the Ant Farming Charter on our Ants:
1. Breeding approved by the Veterinary Services, led by a specialist with a certificate of competence,
2. Perfect Ant Farmer's Guide offered and satin sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed free of parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood at dispatch,
5. No “boost” (adding brood or external workers to sell the colonies faster),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: refund partial in case of loss of workers, total in case of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
8. Species present in Australia, non-invasive and not threatened,
9. Colony taken back and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).
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Camponotus claripes is an endemic species of Australia, of good size, with a dark coloring and light legs. Faster in terms of development, easier to raise, it advantageously replaces the European Camponotus. It has major workers (largest workers) who complete the caste of minor and media workers. The workers measure from 4 to 10mm.

Camponotus claripes does not sting but can bite hard, however it remains quite peaceful and tends to come out at night in search of nectar and small insects. In case of aggression, she can fold her legs and play dead until the threat goes away! She often climbs along the trees, and can also drop to escape an attack.

Breeding is quite easy and a temperature of 27°C is necessary, in a classic nest with a diet based on honeydew. Humidity is intermediate (always a small wet area). This is a species that forms small colonies, of the order of 100 workers.