These ants come in test tube setups and do not need a nest until workers arrive.
Permitted States:
Camponotus sansabeanus: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Utah, Texas.
About Camponotus sansabeanus
American Species- Carpenter Ant
Temperature: Nest 75-83
°f Outworld 75- 85°f
Humidity: Nest 65- 85% Outworld 50- 75%
Hibernation: No
Diet: Water (at all times). Carbohydrates -byFormica ant nectar. Protein- like fresh-killed insects or other.
Colony form: Monogyne (one queen per colony) Average 2,000 workers per colony.
Founding Queen: Claustral (without feeding)
Nest type: TarheelAnts Formicaria
Sizes: Approx: Queen- 15mm/ Worker/Major- 6- 12mm
Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid: Spray Formic Acid
Description: Camponotus sansabeanus is a widely distrubted species from all across America. They can be slow-growing in the founding stages but soon pick up the pace as they mature. Excellent beginner species and known for their vibrant colors!