name: Camponotus aethiops
homeland: south europe
caste: polymorph and monogyn
appearence of the queen: Colour: black, 10-14 mm
appearence of the workers: Colour: black, 6-10 mm
nest building: Build their nest under stones and wood with greater underground areas.
nutrition: Honeywater or insects
temperature: Kind of tough (22-28°C)In the nature they keep hybernation (Should be seasoned during the winter at cool places)
air humidity: dry climate
number of basins: 1 basin is adequate
dimension of the basin: At least 30x20x20 cm (adjust to the colony size)
soil conditions: Sand, humus
planting: sand / loam with branches, roots, moos
accessories: Lamp, radiant heater
level: For beginner
specifics: Life in free places, sand dunes into coniferous forests. Very aggressively and combatstrengthen, the arrow-fast movements
quantity: 1 queen, eggs +  workers

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