About Camponotus nicobarensis
Asian Species- Carpenter Ant
Temperature: Nest 24- 28°C Outworld 21- 35°C
Humidity: Nest 50- 70% Outworld 30- 50%
Hibernation: None
Diet: Water (at all times). Carbohydrates like honey water/ sugar water or other. Protein like fresh-killed insects or other.
Colony form: Monogyne/ Polygyne. Some people have successfully raised multiple queen colonies. Average 10,000 workers per colony.
Founding Queen: Claustral (without feeding)
Nest type: Acrylic, Y tong, Natural setup.
Sizes: Queen- 15- 16mm/ Worker- 6- 12mm
Bite/ Sting/ Formic acid: No
Description: Camponotus nicobarensis are known as carpenter ants due to being found nesting in wood. They are an extremely popular and a fast-growing species. They are an active species but mainly nocturnal and will eat high amounts of protein. They have a unique trait in which they tap which can be heard with our ears and is really interesting to witness.
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Camponotus nicobarensis
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