{"product_id":"camponotus-sansabeanus-bicolored-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus sansabeanus (Southwestern Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamponotus sansabeanus (Bicolored Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus sansabeanus\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking bicolored carpenter ant native to the southwestern and south-central United States. With a rich reddish body and a darker gaster, this species stands out among carpenter ants for sale and belongs to the well-known sansabeanus group of western carpenter ants. It is active, adaptable, and rewarding to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColonies are fully claustral and grow at the steady pace typical of \u003cem\u003eCamponotus\u003c\/em\u003e. Over time they develop a broad range of worker sizes and can become large, active colonies that forage readily and respond quickly to food. Their bold coloration makes them a beautiful display species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eC. sansabeanus\u003c\/em\u003e is a good choice for beginner and intermediate keepers. It handles warm, dry conditions well, needs only a modest hydrated area in the nest, and thrives on a simple diet of sugars and insect protein. A short winter cooldown helps maintain a natural rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order is a healthy queen or founding colony, packed with care and shipped with our Live Arrival Guarantee. Native range: the southwestern and south-central United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanantstore.com\/pages\/camponotus-care-guide\"\u003eCarpenter Ant Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americanantstore.com\/pages\/ant-feeding-guide\"\u003eAnt Feeding Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Ant Store","offers":[{"title":"1 queen 3-6 workers","offer_id":48530320523522,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/7024\/9474\/files\/EFD3F829-CF72-4438-A357-064BCD02E048.jpg?v=1789926527","url":"https:\/\/americanantstore.com\/products\/camponotus-sansabeanus-bicolored-carpenter-ant","provider":"American Ant Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}