★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Crematogaster sp.
Description:
Crematogaster is a widespread ant genus recognised for its distinctive heart-shaped gaster and agile movement. In this species, queens display a bright orange coloration, while workers are a brownish-orange, giving the colony a warm and visually appealing appearance. Their hardy nature and adaptability make them well suited to captive care.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Crematogaster sp. is engaging and easy to manage. Workers are quick and responsive, with frequent foraging activity and visible brood care once established. Colonies develop steadily and adapt well to captive conditions. Their energetic behaviour and unique appearance make them rewarding to observe.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 3–5 mm
Queen Size: 7–9 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium or arboreal setup
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Moderate to fast
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Active 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.
★★☆☆☆ Difficulty Level: Beginner
Species: Crematogaster sp.
Description:
Crematogaster is a widespread ant genus recognised for its distinctive heart-shaped gaster and agile movement. In this species, queens display a bright orange coloration, while workers are a brownish-orange, giving the colony a warm and visually appealing appearance. Their hardy nature and adaptability make them well suited to captive care.
Keeping Experience:
Keeping Crematogaster sp. is engaging and easy to manage. Workers are quick and responsive, with frequent foraging activity and visible brood care once established. Colonies develop steadily and adapt well to captive conditions. Their energetic behaviour and unique appearance make them rewarding to observe.
Quick Care Guide:
Colony Founding Type: Claustral – queens rely on internal reserves until first workers emerge
Worker Size: 3–5 mm
Queen Size: 7–9 mm
Humidity: Moderate (humid nest with a drier outworld)
Housing: Test tube → formicarium or arboreal setup
Substrate: Optional; sand, soil, or naturalistic setups
Diet:
Carbohydrates: Always available once workers emerge
Protein: Insects 1–2× weekly
Colony Growth: Moderate to fast
Ideal For:
✔ Beginner keepers
✔ Active 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.