Camponotus sanctus – Colony with Queen and workers

Description

Camponotus sanctus 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 from parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood at dispatch,
5. No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies faster),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: refund partial in the event of loss of workers, total in the event of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
8. Species present in Europe, 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 sanctus is a magnificent species from Africa. Its coloration is orange-yellow with black on the abdomen and head and its particularly impressive size (even the young workers are larger than all European Camponotus at the same stage).

Camponotus sanctus has a minor worker caste of about 6-7mm and later, a major worker caste appears with a developed head and a size of the order of 1.5cm to 1.8cm. The “small” minor workers are lighter and vary from transparent yellow to darker orange depending on the colony.

The breeding of Camponotus sanctus is easy, the food is varied and particular, it consists of jellies, sweet liquids, insects etc. Wintering is not necessary. It is thus more accessible than the European Camponotus…

Size of the queen Camponotus sanctus: about 15mm
Size of the workers: 6/7mm.
Up to 18mm for the majors who arrive later in the colony. Day temperature: 27-30°C for good development
Night temperature: 19-24°C.
Humidity: Low.
Only small part of the nest should be moist. Wintering: not necessary

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