camponotus ligniperda colony size:1 Queen, 1-5 workers making them both elusive and

making them both elusive and stunning

Diet: Soft-bodied insects (flies

and with proper care can live around 8–12 months depending on sex

Ideal for display cultures and serious collectors

breeding attempts succeed only with highly controlled parameters

camponotus ligniperda colony size:1 Queen, 1-5 workers making them both elusive andCamponotus ligniperda Temperature: 22 28C (optimal: 24 26C)Humidity: 50 70% (higher in the nest, drier in the outworld)Colony Size: Slow growing, but can reach thousands over timeDiet: Sugars (honey, sugar water) & proteins (insects, boiled egg, fish food)Nest Type: Test tube setup for founding; later Ytong, acrylic, or natural wood nestsActivity: Mostly nocturnal but active during the day in warmer conditionsHibernation: Required (OctoberMarch) at 5