Camponotus cruentatus

Camponotus cruentatus is a very active species of ant that is mostly found in dry areas. They are very aggressive toward nest disturbances and prey. Camponotus cruentatus is a relatively easy species to keep; no heat mat or similar is required, but a light source of heat would be helpful for faster growth.

husbandry information
- Lat. Name = Camponotus Cruentatus
- Origin = Western Mediterranean countries, Southern Europe
- Colony form = monogynous
- Queen = dark grey to black, 14-16mm in size
- Workers = dark grey to black, 6-14mm in size
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water, food jelly
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 22-27 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-60% temperature about 24-28 degrees
- Winter dormancy = from the end of October to the end of March at about 5-10 degrees
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = predominantly diurnal
- Behavior = moderately aggressive
- Development = egg to worker 3-4 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = approx. 10,000 animals