{"product_id":"camponotus-nicobarensis-1","title":"Camponotus nicobarensis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis – Exotic Carpenter Ant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating, heat-loving ant species from Southeast Asia. Particularly striking are its beautiful reddish-brown to dark brown coloration, its active lifestyle, and the varying sizes of its worker ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is very well suited for beginners in keeping exotic ants and develops relatively quickly at suitable temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌴 A fascinating exotic ant species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Southeast Asia and prefers warm habitats. In nature, the species uses dead wood, bamboo, and various cavities as nesting sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe worker ants show different sizes and colorations and can grow to about \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The queen reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–16 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly interesting is the high activity of the species. It is primarily active at dusk and at night, but can also be frequently observed during the day in larger colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐜 Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12–16 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 6–12 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColony Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e several thousand animals possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e predominantly crepuscular and nocturnal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally about 24–28 °C in the nest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐ Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e comparatively fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏡 Keeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a heat-loving species and should be kept permanently at suitable temperatures. Temperatures of about \u003cstrong\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e are often recommended for the nest. Slightly lower temperatures are also possible in the outworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor founding, a test tube nest is sufficient at first. As the colony grows, a correspondingly larger nest and a spacious outworld should be provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable options include cork, plaster, Ytong, or acrylic nests. The species likes to use cavities in nature and excavates comparatively little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticular attention should be paid to adequate water supply and reliable escape prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e accepts both \u003cstrong\u003esugar-rich and protein-rich food\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoney or sugar water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrickets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther suitable feeder insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar-rich food primarily provides energy, while protein-rich food is particularly important for brood development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ No classical hibernation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many native ant species, \u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003edoes not require classical hibernation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The colony can be kept active year-round under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis characteristic is particularly interesting for keepers who want to observe a year-round active colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Why Camponotus nicobarensis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fascinating exotic ant species\u003cbr\u003e✔ Ideal for beginners in keeping exotic species\u003cbr\u003e✔ No classical hibernation\u003cbr\u003e✔ Active year-round\u003cbr\u003e✔ Striking reddish-brown to dark coloration\u003cbr\u003e✔ Worker ants of varying sizes\u003cbr\u003e✔ Relatively fast colony growth\u003cbr\u003e✔ Very active and interesting species\u003cbr\u003e✔ Exciting social behavior\u003cbr\u003e✔ Several thousand animals possible in larger colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Scope of delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the selected variant, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen + Brood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen + Workers + Brood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact number of workers and the available brood will be specified for each variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The development of an ant colony is a natural process. The number and size of brood and workers may therefore vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animals are not ordinary commodities. Please inform yourself about the regulations applicable to your place of residence and about the species-appropriate keeping of \u003cem\u003eCamponotus nicobarensis\u003c\/em\u003e before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this is an \u003cstrong\u003eexotic, heat-loving species\u003c\/strong\u003e, a suitable housing option with adequate temperature and water supply should be prepared before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antropolis","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen with Brood","offer_id":57167999107398,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 queen 1-5 workers","offer_id":57167999140166,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 queen 5-10 workers","offer_id":57167999172934,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen 10-20 workers","offer_id":57167999205702,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen 20-50 Workers","offer_id":57168105570630,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/1974\/5606\/files\/Bild_2026-08-20_163425552.png?v=1788112810","url":"https:\/\/antropolis.shop\/en\/products\/camponotus-nicobarensis-1","provider":"Antropolis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}