{"product_id":"camponotus-sayi-bicoloured-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus Sayi (Bicoloured Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus sayi\u003c\/em\u003e (Bicoloured Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking species of carpenter ant often found throughout the western United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature colonies can often be found nesting within decaying\/hollow cavities in Oak trees, as their common name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey inhabit a range of habitats but are typically found in arid ecosystems where oak and hickory forests are present. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a medium sized species of ant which has a fast growth of development and is often referred to as a hardy\/unfussy ant in the Ant-Keeping hobby. Therefore, suitable for both beginners and amateurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonies often reach several thousand individuals and will typically reach maturity after 3-4 years, noted by the presence of sexually reproductive alates within the nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the natural arid environment these are found in, colonies tend to do grow exceptionally well in wooden based nests when kept at temperatures between 25-28C and a relatively low humidity of 40%. However, it is important that a water source is present within the setup. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is \u003cstrong\u003eillegal and strictly frowned upon to release any non-native ants into the wild. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"1 queen \u0026 brood","offer_id":64219011514717,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 queen | 1-3 workers \u0026 brood","offer_id":64219011547485,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 queen | 5-8 workers \u0026 brood","offer_id":64219011580253,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/CamponotusSayi_BicolouredCarpenterAnt_1.webp?v=1776410241","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/camponotus-sayi-bicoloured-carpenter-ant","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}