Camponotus sylvaticus

General
Caring for Camponotus sylvatics is quite easy. Give them plenty of rest and they will flourisch.

Food
Camponotus sylvaticus are not picky eaters. They love sugars that come from fruit, sugarwater or ant jellys. For protein the best food for them is fruitflies, mealworms, crickets and other smaller insects.

If you feed insects from the wild freeze or boil these insects to sterilize them. Skipping this step can introduce mites to your colony.

Humidity
Camponotus sylvaticus doesn't need high humidity. Hydrating the nest partially is more then enough. When the colony grows larger they don't need any nest hydration. 

Temperature
Camponotus sylvaticus does well when being heated. Heat a part of the nest so the ants have a nice gradient to work with. 

Hibernation
Camponotus sylvaticus has a diapause from December until March. 

Sting/bite
Majors are large and have a strong bite.

 

Camponotus sylvaticus will do well in almost any formicarium or ant farm. The Esthetic Ants nests are all perfect for this species and your ants will trive in them.