{"product_id":"camponotus-turkestanicus","title":"Camponotus turkestanicus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camponotus turkestanicus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, and adjacent steppe and semi-desert regions)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColony type:\u003c\/strong\u003e monogynous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14 - 16 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkers:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5 - 12 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMajors\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 10 - 16 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbohydrates (e.g., honey, sugar water, agave syrup), Proteins (e.g., cockroaches, flies, crickets)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena: 40 – 60% Nest: 50 – 70%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arena: 22 – 28 degrees Nest: 24 - 28 degrees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial (cool diapause recommended, approx. 10 – 15 °C in winter)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNest types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ytong, plaster, loam, as well as 3D-printed and cork nests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColony size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 500 - 5,000 workers (rarely up to ~10,000 under optimal conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamponotus turkestanicus is a robust carpenter ant species from dry to semi-dry regions of Central Asia. The species shows distinct polymorphism with clearly distinguishable minor and major workers. In terms of color, the ants vary depending on the population between yellowish-brown, reddish-brown, and darker forms with a more contrasting gaster. Typical for the species is its adaptability to drier habitats and its ability to develop stable colonies even under moderate conditions. In captivity, it is considered relatively uncomplicated, but requires a clear seasonal temperature reduction to ensure healthy development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antpire","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen + Brood","offer_id":57474617016651,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/6375\/2779\/files\/IMG_1062.jpg?v=1782084349","url":"https:\/\/www.antpire.net\/en\/products\/camponotus-turkestanicus","provider":"Antpire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}