Camponotus dryandrae
Camponotus dryandrae
★★★☆☆ Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Description
Camponotus dryandrae is a striking Australian carpenter ant known for its large, robust workers and attractive reddish-brown to black coloration. This species grows into an impressive colony over time and is an active forager, making it an excellent display species for keepers looking for a hardy and rewarding Camponotus.
Keeping Experience
Best suited for keepers with some ant-keeping experience. While relatively forgiving once established, colonies appreciate stable temperatures and regular feeding to thrive.
Quick Care Guide
Colony Founding Type: Claustral
Temperature: 24–30°C
Humidity: Moderate (40–60% in the outworld, with access to a humid nesting area)
Housing: Test tube until approximately 30–50 workers, then move into a suitable formicarium.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups work well.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, roaches, or flies.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: 5–10 mm
Queen Size: 15–18 mm
Handling: Generally calm but capable of delivering a noticeable sting if disturbed.
Ideal For: Intermediate keepers wanting a large, attractive Australian carpenter ant.
All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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: Intermediate
Description
Camponotus dryandrae is a striking Australian carpenter ant known for its large, robust workers and attractive reddish-brown to black coloration. This species grows into an impressive colony over time and is an active forager, making it an excellent display species for keepers looking for a hardy and rewarding Camponotus.
Keeping Experience
Best suited for keepers with some ant-keeping experience. While relatively forgiving once established, colonies appreciate stable temperatures and regular feeding to thrive.
Quick Care Guide
Colony Founding Type: Claustral
Temperature: 24–30°C
Humidity: Moderate (40–60% in the outworld, with access to a humid nesting area)
Housing: Test tube until approximately 30–50 workers, then move into a suitable formicarium.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups work well.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, roaches, or flies.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: 5–10 mm
Queen Size: 15–18 mm
Handling: Generally calm but capable of delivering a noticeable sting if disturbed.
Ideal For: Intermediate keepers wanting a large, attractive Australian carpenter ant.
✔️ All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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.
Camponotus dryandrae
★★★☆☆ Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Description
Camponotus dryandrae is a striking Australian carpenter ant known for its large, robust workers and attractive reddish-brown to black coloration. This species grows into an impressive colony over time and is an active forager, making it an excellent display species for keepers looking for a hardy and rewarding Camponotus.
Keeping Experience
Best suited for keepers with some ant-keeping experience. While relatively forgiving once established, colonies appreciate stable temperatures and regular feeding to thrive.
Quick Care Guide
Colony Founding Type: Claustral
Temperature: 24–30°C
Humidity: Moderate (40–60% in the outworld, with access to a humid nesting area)
Housing: Test tube until approximately 30–50 workers, then move into a suitable formicarium.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups work well.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, roaches, or flies.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: 5–10 mm
Queen Size: 15–18 mm
Handling: Generally calm but capable of delivering a noticeable sting if disturbed.
Ideal For: Intermediate keepers wanting a large, attractive Australian carpenter ant.
All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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: Intermediate
Description
Camponotus dryandrae is a striking Australian carpenter ant known for its large, robust workers and attractive reddish-brown to black coloration. This species grows into an impressive colony over time and is an active forager, making it an excellent display species for keepers looking for a hardy and rewarding Camponotus.
Keeping Experience
Best suited for keepers with some ant-keeping experience. While relatively forgiving once established, colonies appreciate stable temperatures and regular feeding to thrive.
Quick Care Guide
Colony Founding Type: Claustral
Temperature: 24–30°C
Humidity: Moderate (40–60% in the outworld, with access to a humid nesting area)
Housing: Test tube until approximately 30–50 workers, then move into a suitable formicarium.
Substrate: Sand, soil, or naturalistic setups work well.
Diet: Sugars (sugar water or honey water) and protein sources such as mealworms, crickets, roaches, or flies.
Colony Growth: Moderate
Worker Size: 5–10 mm
Queen Size: 15–18 mm
Handling: Generally calm but capable of delivering a noticeable sting if disturbed.
Ideal For: Intermediate keepers wanting a large, attractive Australian carpenter ant.
✔️ All ants sold include brood, guaranteeing a fertile queen.
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.