Origin: Camponotus sansabeanus is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly found in countries such as Thailand and Myanmar.
Habitat: These ants prefer living in forested areas, particularly in tropical rainforests with high humidity and dense vegetation.
Colony Type: Camponotus sansabeanus colonies are typically monogynous, with a single queen.
Queen Size: The queen of Camponotus sansabeanus can measure around 12-15 mm in length.
Worker Size: Workers of this species are usually smaller, averaging about 6-10 mm in length.
Food: Camponotus sansabeanus is omnivorous, with a diet that includes honeydew, nectar, small insects, and other sugary substances.
Humidity: They thrive in environments with high humidity levels, ideally between 60% to 80%.
Temperature: Keep the temperature for Camponotus sansabeanus colonies around 25-30°C (77-86°F).
Hibernation: Camponotus sansabeanus colonies may experience a period of reduced activity during cooler months but do not undergo true hibernation.
Colony Size: These colonies can vary in size, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand individuals, depending on environmental conditions and available resources.
Difficulty: Difficulty level to care for Camponotus sansabeanus: 3/5. This species requires attention to humidity and temperature levels, making them moderately challenging to care for.
About Camponotus sansabeanus:
Camponotus sansabeanus is a species of carpenter ant native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Myanmar. They are commonly found in forested areas, especially tropical rainforests, where they thrive in high humidity environments with dense vegetation. Colonies of Camponotus sansabeanus are typically monogynous, with a single queen. The queen is relatively large, measuring around 12-15 mm in length, while workers are smaller, averaging about 6-10 mm. As omnivores, they have a varied diet that includes honeydew, nectar, small insects, and other sugary substances. Maintaining high humidity levels between 60% to 80% and temperatures around 25-30°C (77-86°F) is crucial for their well-being. While they may experience reduced activity during cooler months, they do not undergo true hibernation. With proper care, colonies of Camponotus sansabeanus can thrive and reach sizes ranging from a few hundred to several thousand individuals, although they require moderate attention to humidity and temperature levels, making them moderately challenging to care for.