Contents of the Camponotus nicobarensis starter set:
- Camponotus nicobarensis ant colony
- Cotton wool
- Anti-breakout kit
- Feed syringe
- Outside world
- Test tube connector
- 5 x test tubes 16 x 150 mm
- 100 gram bag of sand
- Beetlejelly cup flavor
- Tube of fruit flies or redrunners XS or baby dubias (whatever is available at the time)
- Manual
Information type
Specifications :
Scientific name: Camponotus nicobarensis
Ant colour: Brown reddish
Distribution area: Southeast Asia
Difficulty level: 2/5
Queen size: 15-16 mm
Worker size: 5-7 mm
Soldier size: 9-13 mm
Winter dormancy: none
Growth rate: 4/5
Temperature: 25 to 30 degrees
Optimal temperature: 27-29 degrees
Nest humidity: 50 to 70%
Outside humidity: 30 to 50%
Camponotus nicobarensis is relatively easy to care for; they love sugars and readily consume them. Provide the right conditions, and they will grow into a beautiful colony. Very suitable as a beginner's species, but also suitable for experienced growers.
