Ants

Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs)

Name: Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs)
Brand: Ant Farms Calgary
SKU: Camponotus herculeanus
Price: 32.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

$32.00

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Camponotus herculeanus is a large black/brown ant with orangish-red legs native to Canada. Colonies grow slowly but can become quite large, developing major workers.

Size: Queen: 16-20mm, Workers: 6-12mm, Majors: 8-18mm
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This item Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs) $32.00

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Accessories Liquid Feeder 10ml - Blue $4.50

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$121.50

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Category: Ants

About this product

Species Info:

General: Easy to keep in captivity, sugar-loving, slow-growing but rewarding. Colonies develop large major workers.
Diet: Liquid sugars (honey, sugar water) & proteins (fruit flies, crickets, mealworms). Fruit flies are a favorite. Feed daily or every few days, depending on colony size.
Temperature: Best kept around 82°F with a heat source (heat mat, cable, or heated room) for optimal growth.
Diapause: Requires a 3-4 month cooling period (~40°F). Use a wine cooler, mini-fridge, or an unheated room above freezing.
Growth: Brood develops in 5-9 weeks, with 7-8 weeks being average. Queens lay eggs in batches. Colonies grow slowly for the first 1-2 years but can reach the hundreds in 2-3 years.

Specifications

Weight	0.440925 lbs
Dimensions	3.93701 × 3.93701 × 3.93701 in

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Frequently bought together

This item Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs) $32.00

Ant farms Modular Ant Farm Volcano Large kit $85.00

Accessories Liquid Feeder 10ml - Blue $4.50

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$121.50

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Keeper essentials

Accessories you will actually use

Feeders, tools and escape barrier. Small things that keep your colony happy.

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5 Pipettes

$2.00
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1 x Universal Cleaning Swab

$1.00
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1 x Silicone test tube connector (Generic)

$1.60
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Feeder with cup (16mm test tubes)

Price range: $1.00 through $8.00
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Liquid Feeder 10ml

$4.50
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Syringe 5ml

$2.00
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Test tube storage rack/display (10 tubes)

$17.00
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Ant Test Tube Rack

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Thermometer and Hygrometer (2-in-1) White (rectangle)

$10.00
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3 Feeding plate (mix color/shapes)

$1.00
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Nutrition

Food your ants will love

Protein, sugar and feeders for strong colony growth.

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Hard food (a half year portion)

$5.00
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1 Ant Protein Jelly Pots (Mixed) 16g

$4.00
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SweetDrop™ (Ants Nectar) 4oz/120mil NEW GEN

$20.00
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1 review for Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs)

leon – July 9, 2026

Healthy queen arrived with several workers. Great packaging and fast shipping. Highly recommend!

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 October 31, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing customer service! Always an immediate response to any questions via email. Total newbies here and they were extremely helpful. My kids are pretty excited!
  
 
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   Adam McBurnie 
 October 31, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leon is great to deal with and the ant farm he sent for my daughter is quality. Everything we needed came with comprehensive instructions and extra parts. The follow up customer service was prompt and informative.
  
 
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   Arthur Lau 
 October 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leon was very friendly and responsive to my questions. The ant farm was shipped and received promptly, and the ants arrived alive and healthy! Can’t wait to put together the formicarium with my kiddos.
  
 
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 October 9, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional service! Leon is very knowledgeable and helpful!
  
 
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   Chelsy D 
 September 23, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently purchased a full ant farm and ant package. It came with everything we needed to get started including food and instructions. We also added on a decor piece too and it looks awesome and fits perfectly. This is very new to us so we had many questions and we were able to get them all answered and then some. Amazing seller and products and would definitely purchase from again. Highly recommended.
  
 
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 September 5, 2025
 
 
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 September 5, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing customer service! Extremely helpful and fast shipping. I wont shop anywhere else for anything related to ants etc. I appreciate that he went above and beyond and reached out personally and answered all of my questions. 100 stars out of 5. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Jay Taylor 
 August 28, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Leon reached out after I placed my order to ask questions, give tips and advice, and once I made my decision, he shipped everything out quickly. Queen, nanitics and brood all arrived safely, and didn’t seem phased by the travel. 10/10 service, nice guy and I’m very grateful. Cheers, Leon!
  
 
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   Natasha Sniatowsky 
 August 27, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quality product sold by an incredibly kind and knowledge seller. Leon was very helpful in assisting us in selecting the right ants for our project. His customer service was gold and we will be buying from him again! Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Jecht Miones 
 July 15, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The ants arrived with more workers than advertised. The queen is calm, and she has a big pile of larvae and eggs. Thank you Ant Farms Calgary! Would recommend this service.
  
 
  
  
 
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Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs)

Frequently bought together

About this product

Species Info:

Frequently bought together

Accessories you will actually use

5 Pipettes

1 x Universal Cleaning Swab

1 x Silicone test tube connector (Generic)

Feeder with cup (16mm test tubes)

Liquid Feeder 10ml

Syringe 5ml

Test tube storage rack/display (10 tubes)

Ant Test Tube Rack

Thermometer and Hygrometer (2-in-1) White (rectangle)

3 Feeding plate (mix color/shapes)

Food your ants will love

Hard food (a half year portion)

1 Ant Protein Jelly Pots (Mixed) 16g

SweetDrop™ (Ants Nectar) 4oz/120mil NEW GEN

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1 review for Camponotus herculeanus (queen, 0-5 workers, eggs)

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