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Meet Crematogaster cerasi — the Acrobat Ant. Fast-moving, personality-forward, and constantly active, this is a colony that puts on a show from day one. Named for the acrobatic way they curl their abdomen over their thorax when disturbed, these ants are bold, entertaining, and surprisingly easy to keep. Whether you're brand new to ant keeping or adding a high-energy species to your collection, this kit has everything you need to get started right.

This complete starter kit pairs a live, established Crematogaster cerasi colony with our AntopiaUSA Desktop Ant Farm — a beginner-friendly, modular nest system built for real ant keeping. No misting, no complicated setup, no missing parts. Just open the box and follow the guide.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Live Colony:

Your choice of colony size (see options below)

Queens, workers, and brood — active and ready to establish

Live arrival guarantee — recipient must be present at time of delivery

AntopiaUSA Desktop Ant Farm:

DesktopFarm nest frame (White or Red Nest frame)

Clear acrylic outworld with hardened substrate floor

3/8" OD clear vinyl tubing

4 test tubes with PVA sponge humidity system

Decorative plant

Additional Hardware:

Heat cable for temperature regulation

Fluon escape barrier

Every kit ships with a 90-Day Carb & Water Maintenance Pack already placed inside your outworld — two pre-filled test tubes loaded with Red Ant Drank and pure RO water, both sealed with a moisture-barrier cotton plug your ants can drink through effortlessly. Remove the packing paper, unbox your kit, and your colony's nutrition is already handled for the next 90 days. No setup required.

Feeder insects

Feeding Tweezers

Pipette

Full illustrated setup guide

Ongoing customer support (Monday–Friday)

COLONY SIZE OPTIONS

Starter — 1 queen + 25–40 workers & brood

Established — 4 queens + 75–100 workers & brood

Multi-queen colonies establish faster, recover from stress more effectively, and scale dramatically. If you want activity from the start, go polygyne.

WHY CREMATOGASTER CERASI

Crematogaster cerasi is native across much of the eastern and central United States, making them a naturally hardy, climate-tolerant species. They accept a wide variety of foods, adapt quickly to captive conditions, and maintain visible, high-energy activity throughout the day. Their signature abdomen-raising defense display is something you genuinely won't get tired of watching. Beginners love them for how forgiving they are. Experienced keepers love them for how much personality they pack into a small colony.

Crematogaster cerasi is approved for shipment to the following states:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled. A 15% restocking fee will be applied, or at our discretion, a legally shippable substitute species of equal value may be sent in its place.

Veromessor pergandei, the black harvester ant, is one of the most striking live ant colonies in the hobby — and a true staple of western desert ant keeping.

Known for their deep black coloration, disciplined foraging columns, and impressive seed-harvesting behavior, V. pergandei are a species that commands attention. True polygyne colonies with multiple mated queens establish faster and scale harder, giving you a thriving, active setup without the long wait of single-queen founding.

This is a species for keepers who want something with presence.

Every colony ships with:

Fertile queen(s) with workers and brood at multiple life stages · Free feeding dish · Dual test tube setup (anti-flood tube + traditional tube with water reservoir) · Live arrival guarantee (signature required) · Transfer support available

Choose your live ant colony size:

- 1 queen + 10–20 workers & brood

- 2 queens + 15–30 workers & brood

- 3–5 queens + 30–50 workers & brood

All live ants ship from our USDA-APHIS licensed facility Texas.

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📦 Approved Shipping States

Due to USDA regulations, Veromessor pergandei may only be shipped to the following states:

Arizona · California · Nevada · Utah

Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled or, at our discretion, substituted with a species we are licensed to ship to your state. Cancelled orders due to state restrictions are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

Meet one of the most fascinating live ant colonies you can own — Monomorium minimum, the little black ant that punches way above its weight.

This complete ant farm kit pairs a thriving live colony with AntopiaUSA's Desktop Ant Farm, giving you everything you need to go from unboxing to a fully running setup in under 15 minutes. No experience required. No constant misting, no complicated assembly — just buy ants online and watch nature take over.

What makes Monomorium minimum special: this species naturally runs multiple queens, which means faster colony growth, impressive worker numbers, and a level of activity that keeps even experienced ant keepers locked in.

Everything included in your ant farm kit: Live colony (your choice of size) · Desktop Ant Farm with nest frame, outworld, vinyl tubing & test tubes · Heat cable · Fluon escape barrier · Every kit ships with a 90-Day Carb & Water Maintenance Pack already placed inside your outworld — two pre-filled test tubes loaded with Red Ant Drank and pure RO water, both sealed with a moisture-barrier cotton plug your ants can drink through effortlessly. Remove the packing paper, unbox your kit, and your colony's nutrition is already handled for the next 90 days. No setup required. · Tweezers · Feeding dish · Decorative plant · Illustrated setup instructions

Choose your live ant colony size:

• 1 queen + 50–100 workers — perfect starter colony

• 3 queens + 150–200 workers — faster growth, more action

• 5–10 queens + 1,000+ workers — for keepers ready to go big

All live ants ship from our USDA-APHIS licensed facility in Dalhart, Texas. Every colony leaves healthy — or we make it right.

📦 Approved Shipping States

Monomorium minimum may only be shipped to the following states:

Alabama · Connecticut · Delaware · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled, and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee , or at our discretion substituted with a species we are licensed to ship to your state. If you have questions about your state before ordering, contact us at antopiausa@gmail.com.

Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled processing fee.

🖤 Camponotus vicinus (Jet Black Variety) – Sleek, Hardy, and Beginner Friendly

What’s Included:

• Fertile Queen or Colony – Carefully selected and health-checked
• Workers + Brood – When available, includes a range of life stages
• Free Feeding Dish – Included directly in the tube for immediate care
• Flood-Resistant Shipping Tube – Securely packed to avoid water-related issues
• Hydration Tube Included – Transfer your ants within 48 hours of arrival for best results
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present at the time of delivery
• Need Help? We’re happy to walk you through the transfer — just call or email

🧬 About This Species:

This jet black variation of Camponotus vicinus is a beginner’s dream: calm, visually striking, and easy to care for. Whether you're new to the hobby or just love a sleek, classic look in your formicarium, this ant is a top pick.

• Jet Black Coloration – Glossy and bold, adds contrast to any display
• Beginner Friendly – Low-maintenance and highly tolerant of beginner mistakes
• Moderate Growth Rate – Easy to manage while still engaging to observe
• Desert & Temperate Adapted – Thrives in a range of dry or mild climates
• Great for Observation – Large workers make it easy to study colony behavior

⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:

Available to the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

📌 Important:

Orders placed from outside the approved shipping states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover administrative and handling costs.