Florida Carpenter Ant Camponotus floridanus

Introducing the Camponotus floridanus - Florida Carpenter Ant, a fascinating addition to any ant enthusiast's collection. Very beautiful and aggressive ants. These ants are known for their large size, the queen is huge, 14 to 16 mm and the workers range from 4 to 13 mm in length so very polymorphic and have a distinctive reddish-brown colour. 

Easy to keep ant species.

These ants have only one queen per colony - Monogyne.

Maintaining the proper temperature and humidity levels is important for the Camponotus floridanus ants' development and colony growth. These ants thrive in warm and humid environments, similar to their natural habitat. Keep the nest temperature within the range of 22-26°C to ensure optimal growth and activity. In the outworld - 21-28°C. Maintaining the nest humidity between 60-70% is essential for the health of your carpenter ants. In the outworld - 50-70% (that's the normal indoor humidity in the UK).

Camponotus floridanus does not need hibernation.