Camponotus Nicobarensis

Campontous nicobarensis belongs to the medium-sized Camponotus species. Their beautiful coloring and speed make them a very attractive species to keep. Campontous nicobarensis originates from Southeast Asia and doesn't necessarily require any special prior knowledge or accessories. However, a heat mat or heating cable is helpful to ensure rapid growth.

husbandry information
- Latin name = Camponotus nicobarensis
- Origin = Southeast Asia
- Colony form = Polygynous/oligogynous
- Queen = dark brown coloring, 15-16mm in size
- Workers = reddish-brown to dark brown coloration, 6-12mm in size
- Soldiers = none available
- Food = insects, sugar-honey water, food jelly
- Arena = humidity at about 30-50% temperature about 21-29 degrees
- Nest area = humidity at about 50-70% temperature about 23-85 degrees
- Hibernation = None
- Substrate = sand-clay mixture is recommended
- Activity = mainly nocturnal
- Behavior = moderately aggressive
- Development = egg to worker 3-4 weeks (temperature dependent)
- Max. colony size = several thousand animals