About Camponotus barbaricus
 
These Queens and Colonies are found throughout the warmer countries of Southern Europe. 
 
Suitable for: These ants are suitable for beginners with little to no experience.
 
Temperature and Humidity 
Nest 21- 25°C - Outworld 18- 28°C
Nest 50- 70% - Outworld 30- 60%

Hibernation
Yes from the end of November to the end of February at around 15°C. 
 
Diet
Water (at all times).
Carbohydrates like byFormica Sunburst Ant Nectar/ honey water or other.
Protein like fresh-killed insects or other.
 
Founding Queen and Ant colony size
Claustral (Without feeding Queen).
Monogyne (one Queen per colony)
Up to 10,000 workers per colony.

Nest type/ Ant farm
Acrylic
YTong- IF encased as they can chew.
Glass
3D Printed
Natural setup
A "Tub and Tube" setup is recommended until your colony is ready for an ant nest but too big for a test tube.
 
Ant Sizes
Camponotus barbaricus Queen 17mm
Minor/ Media Workers 8-12mm
Major Workers 14-17mm​​​​
 
Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid
Majors may nip.
 
Description: Camponotus barbaricus are one of the largest species of ants in Europe. They are often found underneath decaying wood and especially enjoy nesting in soil. They are highly polymor