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★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus consobrinus
Description:
Camponotus consobrinus, commonly known as the banded sugar ant, is a large and hardy Australian ant species recognised for its distinctive orange-and-black coloration and calm, reliable behaviour. Its resilience and adaptability make it one of the most popular species for beginner ant keepers and long-term display colonies.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus consobrinus is a straightforward and rewarding experience. Workers are active and easy to observe, with foraging and brood care clearly visible. Colony growth is steady but manageable, allowing keepers to learn about this amazing species without rapid expansion. Their predictable behaviour and durability make them ideal for educational and observation-focused setups.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 7–13 mm
Queen Size: 15–18 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Sugars: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term display colonies
✔ Educational or observation-focused setups
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
Myrmecia gilberti
⚠️ WARNING: This species is capable of delivering a painful sting. Handle with care. ⚠️
★★★★☆ Difficulty Level: Expert
Description
Myrmecia gilberti is a striking Australian bull ant known for its impressive appearance, large eyes, and highly active behaviour. Like other Myrmecia, they are visual hunters and are fascinating to watch as they actively explore their enclosure and search for food.
Their unique appearance and active nature make them an excellent display species for experienced ant keepers.
Keeping Experience
Best suited to experienced keepers. Myrmecia gilberti requires stable conditions, appropriate nesting space, and regular access to both sugars and protein. Due to their speed, activity, and powerful sting, unnecessary handling should be avoided.
Quick Care Guide
Colony Founding Type: Semi-claustral
Temperature: 24–28°C
Humidity: Moderate (50–70%)
Housing: Test tube setup during founding, then move into a suitable formicarium as the colony becomes established.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or a naturalistic setup with suitable nesting areas.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, flies, and other feeder insects.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: Approximately 12–16 mm
Queen Size: Approximately 16–20 mm
Handling: Do not handle directly. This species is fast-moving and capable of delivering a painful sting when threatened.
Ideal For: Experienced keepers looking for an active and visually impressive Australian bull ant.
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Camponotus Wiederkehri
(( exact species identifacation is not 100% certain although would be a vary similar species.))
Description:
Camponotus Wiederkehri is a visually attractive Australian carpenter ant species known for its smooth appearance, calm behaviour, and reliable colony development. With medium-sized workers and a robust queen, this species adapts well to captive environments and makes an excellent long-term display colony for keepers of all experience levels.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Camponotus wiederkehri is straightforward and rewarding. Workers are calm, easy to observe, and regularly visible while foraging and tending brood. Colonies grow at a slow to moderate pace, allowing manageable expansion and simple maintenance. Their hardy nature and predictable behaviour make them particularly suitable for beginner keepers seeking a dependable species.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 5–9 mm
Queen Size: 13–16 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Slow to moderate
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Long-term display colonies
✔ Educational or observation-focused setups
Guarantee:
Royal Ants is committed to providing healthy, high-quality ant colonies and queens to hobbyists and collectors. All queens are carefully inspected and shipped in optimal condition to ensure their wellbeing during transit. We guarantee that every queen is alive and in excellent health at the time of dispatch. In the unlikely event a queen arrives deceased, a refund will be issued upon receipt of clear photographic evidence on the day of delivery.
Why choose us?
We are dedicated to providing high-quality ants while prioritizing their health and wellbeing at every stage. Our colonies and queens are carefully selected and maintained to ensure optimal condition before shipment, and we only sell ants that are in good condition and suitable for long-term success. For your peace of mind, we also offer coverage in the rare event that ants arrive deceased on delivery, reflecting our commitment to reliability, ethical care, and customer satisfaction.
