Camponotus habereri – Colony with Queen and Workers

Description

Camponotus habereri is covered by the Ant Culture Charter on our Exotic Ants:
– Non-threatened species, non-invasive, harmless to humans,
– Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood during shipment,
– No “boost” (adding brood or external workers to sell the colonies faster),
– Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial refund in case of loss of workers, total in case of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours ),
– Breeding guide offered and health sheet provided,
– Parasite-free guarantees,
– Colony taken back and costs covered if you wish to part with it (see conditions).
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A superb species that we strongly recommend. It will delight ant growers for the perfect combination it offers between large size, rapid development and very easy breeding, all without any overwintering. Its coloring is particularly beautiful with light streaks on the queen's abdomen.

The French Camponotus are appreciated for their enormous size but often disappoint by their fragility and the slowness of their development. This is why Fourmiculture has selected this Asian species which combines many qualities and allows a real pleasure to carry out its breeding.

Camponotus habereri grows quickly and easily accepts sweet liquids, jellies and fruits, sometimes insects. It is common to grow from 15 to 100 workers in a few months. Over time, larger and larger workers are born (the majors or “soldiers”) and make the colony more interesting. Although not subject to stress, the workers are able to sound the alarm by tapping their abdomen on the ground in order to transmit the message.

The health of our colonies of exotic species is obtained by our professional breeding conditions and demonstrated by the presence of brood at shipment. For the most concerned, we offer a 3-month Success Insurance which allows you to receive a new colony for free in the event of the death of your queen within 3 months of receipt, regardless of the cause. In the limit of the available stock. In the absence of stock, reimbursement of the insurance amount only.

Camponotus habereri will allow the most beautiful observations in one of our Artificial Anthills. It adapts very well to our anthills as well as to terrarium breeding!

– Breeding temperature: 27°C during the day, 20-24°C at night
– Wintering: None.
Heat all year round. – Food: Sweet liquids, insects, organic fruits, jellies, etc.
Very easy to feed. – Need for humidity: Relatively high, maintain the humidity of the nest well.
Propose a possible drinking trough. – Origin: South East Asia
– Monogynous (1 queen maximum per colony)
– Size of the queen: about 13mm
– Size of minor workers: 6mm
– Size of major workers (soldiers): 12mm
– Color: Black and yellow/orange stripes on the abdomen with rest of the body black and coppery orange (variable according to the colonies).
– Estimated maximum longevity of the queen: 25 years.