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Introduction
The Giant Mountain Ant is a common ant with two white dots on its abdomen. It is slightly smaller in size and grows very fast, making it very easy to keep.
Ant Species Information
Paikasu Giant Mountain Ant (白疏巨山蟻)Scientific name: Camponotus albosparsus |
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The head of the worker ant is dark brown with two white round spots on the abdomen. It is a large worker ant that uses its jaws and sprays ant acid as its main weapon and is a medium-sized giant mountain ant.
Giant mountain ants are single queen ants. A mature colony consists of one queen ant and about 2,000~10,000 worker ants. They are omnivorous and vegetarian ants that feed on plant nectar, honey secretion or small insects in the wild. They are widely distributed throughout Taiwan, and are soil-dwelling ants that nest in soil and moist decaying wood, and nocturnal ants, which are more common.
It is very easy to feed, use plaster nests, aerated bricks and test tubes. A water tower is sufficient at room temperature, and a humid nesting environment is preferred. After a small colony is moved into a gypsum nest, the production rate of Giant Mountain Ants will increase dramatically, with a large number of mouths to feed on. It is common to see a large number of larvae and cocoons piled up in many nesting rooms, although it is not very large, its production rate makes it one of the ants that are most suitable for beginners.
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Breeding Information |
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Ease of feeding |
very easy | ||
Temperature and humidity control |
No more than 33 degrees Celsius, wide range of temperature and humidity tolerance, prefers humid environment. | ||
Production Speed |
Extremely fast |
personalities |
Sensitive bile |
Biology Information |
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system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc) |
single-post system |
Diet |
Vegetarianism |
nesting |
amphibious |
endemic |
clogged |
Length |
termites |
Approx. 9~10mm | |
termites |
Approx. 5~8mm | ||
termites |
Approx. 3.5~5mm | ||
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Camponotus albosparsus
NT$500 – NT$800
It is very easy to feed, has a wide range of food habits, is not picky about food, accepts a wide range of temperatures, prefers a humid environment, produces and grows very fast, with two spots on its abdomen. This product is covered by delivery insurance, stop production warranty and post mortem warranty.
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※Selecting the queen: When ants build a nest together with several queen ants, the weaker queen ants will be dismembered and eaten. This behavior is not only limited to the queen ants against the queen ants, but also occurs in the case of the worker ants selecting the queen ants, which means that the worker ants will eliminate the weaker queen ants by their own judgment.
Detailed feeding method
How to keep Giant Mountain Ants? Use feed as the staple food, plaster nests, aerated bricks and test tubes. It is easy to keep in a room temperature environment with a water tower. In this section, we will explain how to keep the White Formosan Ants from new to mature colonies and what to pay attention to.
Spend at least 365 days
After the new one, there is not yet any work
After incubation in a plugged tube at 25~30 degrees Celsius in a dark environment for about a month, the queen ants will start to lay eggs and hatch. The queen will start to lay eggs and hatch. Even if the queen is not fed during this period, it is recommended to feed the queen once a week, as the number of eggs, larvae and cocoons will increase significantly, and it will help the weakened queen to replenish her energy.
New, 1~20 worker ants will be produced
After the first batch of worker ants are born, the feeding frequency will be increased and adjusted according to the colony development, from once a week to three times a week. Try not to interrupt the egg laying frequency of the queen ants, and do not give too much food to avoid food odor, and it is not recommended to feed live ants at this stage.
Small colony, 20~100 worker ants
As the population increases, the test tube space becomes insufficient. At this stage, we can provide plaster nests, aerated brick nests, or add a new test tube for the colony to live in. During the moving process, we must use the guiding method, and must not pour out the ants violently to prevent the colony from being shocked, which may lead to the stoppage of the queen ants' production. Adjust the feeding frequency according to the feeding condition, from once a week to 3 times a week, you may start to give live food to the colony (non-essential). Live food must be cooked or mutilated, as the ants have the habit of carrying the food back to the nest, so it is recommended to feed as few as possible so that the ants will not be able to finish all the food, which may lead to serious mold in the nest.
Small to medium sized colony, 100~1000 worker ants
Depending on the conditions, the colony will provide bigger nests and the population will increase, so the feeding frequency should be increased. Depending on the feeding conditions, the colony should be fed 2 to 4 times a week.
Mature colony, more than 1,000 workers
The maximum number of worker ants in a mature colony is around 5,000 to 10,000. At this stage, male ants and virgin ants will be produced, and they will be fed 5 to 7 times a week depending on their feeding status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good to keep the white mountain ants?
The White Thickness Giant Formosan Ant is the best giant termite to keep and it is very easy to keep.
Where can I catch the Breathless Giant Mountain Ants?
They are found throughout Taiwan and can be captured after the wedding season.
When will the ants fly?
The wedding season is from June to October every year. You can find ants at the edge of the city, in the suburbs, or in mountainous areas where there are light sources from 6:00pm to 12:00pm (chances are).
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