Buckeye Myrmecology has been granted permits by the USDA which allow us to ship these ants to many states in the Continental US. All shipments of Camponotus ca02 will include the relevant permit for your state and information on safe handling and disposal of these ants. States that we are allowed to ship Camponotus ca02 to are listed below.
STATES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: California.
Shipping Notice: Please note that ants are only shipped on Mondays to prevent colonies from being stuck in the mail over the weekend or exposed to poor weather for extensive periods. Orders placed after 12:00 PM EST on Sunday will be shipped one week later on the following Monday. If you are placing an order for UPS Next Day Air Saver and would like us to ship later in the week, please reach out to us via email. Live arrival is guaranteed, if your ants do not arrive in good condition, please take a picture of the ants and contact us within 2 hours of arrival. Please be available to bring your ants inside upon arrival during hot/cold weather, or ask your local post office to hold them for pickup. Shipping times are estimates, and are not guaranteed.
Species Difficulty: Easy, an active and fun species.
Max Colony Size, Growth Speed, and Structure: Camponotus ca02 is an undescribed species, and thus has limited scientific literature. Colony size and growth speed has yet to be documented, but is expected to be quick, similar to other western Camponotus spp.. This species is monogynous.
Worker/Queen Information: Workers are large, approximately 7-9.5 millimeters long, and majors can reach at least 18mm.1, 2 Queens of Camponotus ca02 measure in at ~18-22mm in length. Both workers and queens have lots of coloration, with dark gasters that fade to orange, then back to a matte black on the thorax. C. ca02 is polymorphic, and has a major caste.
Hibernation/Diapause: This species does not need to hibernate, and doing so is not recommended.
Feeding Requirements: They will eat a wide range of feeder insects, including superworms, mealworms, dubia roaches, and fruit flies. They require constant sugars, in the form of sugar water or honey.
Heating and Humidity: This species requires a heating cable or mat, and must be kept over 75f. Prefers 80f. Medium humidity.
Nesting Habits and Escape Prevention: In the wild, C. ca02 is endemic to the mountain forests of southern California and northern Baja California, nesting under rocks and logs.1 In captivity, they can thrive in many different nest environments, including acrylic, 3D printed, grout, and ultracal nests. Talcum powder, olive oil, and Fluon can be used to prevent escape.
Development Time: Approximately 4-6 weeks egg to worker with proper heating.
Other notes: Many antkeepers have dubbed Camponotus ca02 “the largest Camponotus species in the US.”
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