Tetramorium caespitum – Colony with queen and workers

Description

The Ant Farming Charter on our Tetramorium caespitum ants:

1. Breeding approved by Veterinary Services, carried out by a specialist under certificate of capacity,
2. Guide to the Perfect Ant Farmer offered and health sheet provided,
3. Ants guaranteed without parasites,
4. Health demonstrated by the laying of the queen and the presence of brood upon shipment,
5. No “boost” (addition of brood or external workers to sell the colonies more quickly),
6. Guaranteed delivery in good health: partial reimbursement in the event of loss of workers, total in case of loss of the queen (if delivered within 48 hours),
7. Shipping possible from -12°C to +40°C thanks to our optional insulated packaging,
8. Species present in France, 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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Tetramorium caespitum may be very small in size, but it knows how to impose itself thanks to rapid development and colonies that can become very populous. In addition, its ability to remain active all year round and to develop constantly gives it a major advantage over other ants, but also for its breeder who will be able to appreciate observing it all year round.

No loss of development and no adverse effects have been noticed in the laboratory after years of rearing at 27°C 365 days a year!

Tetramorium caespitum is therefore a species to discover, also for its diet: it will like biscuit crumbs, small insects, certain sweet liquids and even tender seeds opened with your finger or crushed walnuts and hazelnuts. She can be a little difficult at first, but there are still many possibilities regarding her diet. We recommend focusing on insects (fresh mealworms cut in half) to ensure rapid development and without food rejection.

Size of the minor workers: 3mm
Size of the queen: about 7mm
Recommended temperature: 27°C during the day and 22-24°C at night
Wintering: None, otherwise short and not very cool.
Humidity: Average

Photos by Nikola Rahmé. Gallery here.