{"product_id":"sunrise-amber-ants-c-castaneus","title":"Sunrise Amber Ants (C. castaneus)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecies Difficulty: Easy, Camponotus castaneus (sunrise amber ants) are lots of fun to keep!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax Colony Size, Growth Speed, and Structure: Castaneus forms large colonies, often with upwards of 2,000 workers at mature size. Northern populations can grow slower than other Camponotus species, while southern populations will grow much quicker, sometimes able to reach 100 workers before diapause. Colonies are strictly monogyne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorker\/Queen Information: Camponotus castaneus are primarily known for their large worker size (the largest in the US!) and beautiful coloration that ranges from pumpkin-orange to a deep amber. A dimorphic Camponotus species, workers are 8-11 millimeters long, majors can reach up to 16 mm, and queens can be 16-22 mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeeding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted ANTS","offers":[{"title":"Queen + Eggs","offer_id":45970388189465,"sku":"","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 3-5 Workers","offer_id":45970388222233,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 Workers","offer_id":45970388255001,"sku":"","price":122.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/7088\/8217\/files\/IMG_0969.jpg?v=1690393583","url":"https:\/\/theantzone.com\/products\/sunrise-amber-ants-c-castaneus","provider":"Planted ANTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}