Camponotus habereri – Colony with Queen and Workers

Description

Camponotus habereri is covered by the Fourmiculture for our Exotic Ants:
– Non-endangered, non-invasive species, safe for humans,
– Health demonstrated by the queen laying eggs and the presence of brood upon shipment,
– No "boost" (addition of brood or external workers to sell colonies faster),
– Guaranteed healthy delivery: partial refund in case of worker loss, full refund in case of queen loss (if delivered within 48 hours),
– Free breeding guide and health record provided,
– Guaranteed parasite-free,

dispose of it (see conditions).

A superb species that we highly recommend. Ant keepers will be delighted by its perfect combination of large size, rapid development, and very easy rearing, all without any hibernation. Its coloration is particularly beautiful, with light stripes on the queen's abdomen.

French Camponotus ants are prized for their enormous size but often disappoint due to their fragility and slow development. This is why Fourmiculture has selected this Asian species, which combines numerous qualities and makes raising them a true pleasure.

Camponotus habereri develops quickly and readily accepts sugary liquids, jellies, and fruits, and sometimes insects. It's common for the worker population to grow from 15 to 100 in just a few months. Over time, increasingly larger workers (the majors or "soldiers") emerge, making the colony particularly valuable. Although relatively unaffected by stress, the workers are capable of sounding the alarm by beating their abdomens on the ground to signal the threat.

The health of our exotic bee colonies is ensured by our professional breeding practices and demonstrated by the presence of brood upon shipment. For those who are particularly concerned, we offer a 3-month Success Guarantee which entitles you to a free replacement colony should your queen die within 3 months of receiving your order, regardless of the cause. This guarantee is subject to availability. If the replacement colony is unavailable, only the insurance cost will be refunded.

Camponotus habereri will provide the best observations in one of our artificial ant farms. It adapts very well to our ant farms as well as to terrarium breeding!

– Breeding temperature: 27°C during the day, 20-24°C at night
– Hibernation: None. Heat year-round.
– Food: Sugary liquids, insects, organic fruit, jellies, etc. Very easy to feed.
– Humidity requirements: Relatively high; maintain good nest humidity. Provide a waterer if needed.
– Origin: Southeast Asia
– Monogynous (maximum 1 queen per colony)
– Queen size: approximately 13 mm
– Minor worker size: 6 mm
– Major worker (soldier) size: 12 mm
– Color: Black and yellow/orange bands on the abdomen with the rest of the body black and coppery orange (varies between colonies).
– Estimated maximum queen lifespan: 25 years.