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Heat cable temporarily unavailable — price reduced

This kit normally includes a heat cable. We're out of stock until late September, so the kit price has been reduced while it's missing. The photos still show the cable, since it returns to the kit once stock arrives.

Heat in the meantime: nearly all species need one warm end near 82–85°F, with the other end at or near room temperature. A heat cable is the only heat source we recommend — an inexpensive one is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/07at29R0

Please don't substitute a heat mat or a heat lamp. Both heat too broadly, which defeats the gradient, and they can dry out or overheat the nest. Never heat the whole nest — the ants need to be able to choose.

Questions about your setup? antopiausa@gmail.com

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 with laying queen and workers

1 ant nest

1 outworld

Double liquid feeder test tube setup - one drinking water, one Red Ant Drank (90 day supply of both)

Small container of Fluon with Q-tip applicator

4 test tubes (16 x 150 mm)

4 PVA sponges (blue or grey)

1 blackout shield

10-20 live mealworms (about a 40 day supply for a young colony, less for a larger one)

Feeding tweezers

Large feeding dish

Connector vinyl tubing (3/8 inch OD; Capsule kits use 1/2 inch OD)

AntopiaUSA heat cable - temporarily out of stock until late September. The kit price is reduced while it is missing.

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.

Approved Shipping States

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

Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.

Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.

Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.

We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.

Two pre-filled 16x100mm test tubes. One loaded with Red Ant Drank, one with pure RO water. Both sealed with a moisture-barrier cotton plug your ants can drink through effortlessly — no mess, no spillage, no daily maintenance.

Red Ant Drank is a non-perishable carbohydrate supplement formulated specifically for ant colonies. No refrigeration required. Just drop both tubes into your outworld and your colony has everything it needs to stay hydrated and fueled for up to 90 days.

Works with all AntopiaUSA setups and virtually every North American ant species. Replace every 90 days or when tubes run dry — whichever comes first.

The easiest upgrade you can make to your ant keeping routine.

Heat cable temporarily unavailable — price reduced

This kit normally includes a heat cable. We're out of stock until late September, so the kit price has been reduced while it's missing. The photos still show the cable, since it returns to the kit once stock arrives.

Heat in the meantime: nearly all species need one warm end near 82–85°F, with the other end at or near room temperature. A heat cable is the only heat source we recommend — an inexpensive one is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/07at29R0

Please don't substitute a heat mat or a heat lamp. Both heat too broadly, which defeats the gradient, and they can dry out or overheat the nest. Never heat the whole nest — the ants need to be able to choose.

Questions about your setup? antopiausa@gmail.com

Questions about your setup? antopiausa@gmail.com

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 + 150-250 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

Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.

Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.

Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.

We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.

What's Included:

Live colony with laying queen and workers

1 ant nest

1 outworld

Double liquid feeder test tube setup - one drinking water, one Red Ant Drank (90 day supply of both)

Small container of Fluon with Q-tip applicator

4 test tubes (16 x 150 mm)

4 PVA sponges (blue or grey)

1 blackout shield

10-20 live mealworms (about a 40 day supply for a young colony, less for a larger one)

Feeding tweezers

Large feeding dish

Connector vinyl tubing (3/8 inch OD; Capsule kits use 1/2 inch OD)

AntopiaUSA heat cable - temporarily out of stock until late September. The kit price is reduced while it is missing.