This is a great starter set for beginners on a budget In this starter set you will get. You can raise any colony in this outworld until they fill out the two test tubes, which is usually enough to move them into a medium sized formicarium. These kits are similar to how we keep ants in-house.
Colonies with workers will be more active and easier to care for
Pavement Ants are hardy, but are small and can eat seeds
Black Garden Ants are hardy and aggressive, but do better with a dormant period
Hercules Carpenter Ants are large and creates soldiers but need a dormant period of 3-4 months
Chestnut Carpenter Ants are active year round, large, and creates soldiers
The photo listed for Camponotus herculeanus is Camponotus novaeborecensis, a similar species.
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Nest Capacity
These are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.