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This isn't a toy ant farm. This is a real ant keeping system — and Crematogaster cerasi, the acrobat ant, is one of the most entertaining live ant colonies you can own.

Fast-moving, personality-forward, and constantly active, acrobat ants give you a colony that actually does something. Whether you're brand new to ant keeping or adding a new species to your collection, this complete starter kit has everything dialed in from day one.

What's in the box:

Test Tube Tower™ V2 Nest · OutWorld™ Habitat · Heat Cable · Fluon escape barrier · Red Ant Drank™ carbohydrate supplement · Feeder insects · Large feeding dish · Feeding tweezers · Steel Featherweight Forceps · Pipette · Full setup guide · Ongoing support access

Choose your live ant colony size:

- 1 queen + 25–40 workers & brood — ideal first colony

- 2 queens + 25–40 workers & brood (polygyne)

- 3 queens + 25–40 workers & brood (polygyne)

- 4 queens + 150–250 workers & brood (polygyne)

- 5 queens + 350–500 workers & brood (polygyne) — maximum output

All live ants ship from our USDA-APHIS licensed facility in Dalhart, Texas. Every colony is healthy on departure — guaranteed.

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📦 Approved Shipping States

Crematogaster cerasi may only be shipped 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 · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

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.

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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.

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Buy a live Monomorium minimum ant colony complete with ant farm kit. Beginner-friendly, ships fast from our USDA-licensed facility. Everything included — ready in 15 min.

FULL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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 · Red Ant Drank carbohydrate supplement · 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.