{"title":"All Ants","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf course, we sell a large variety of queen ants and ant colonies from species occurring or documented in North America. To be clear, all species listed below have been obtained and are being sold legally. Below is a list of our entire selection of ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the filters which can help you narrow down your search by size, difficulty, hibernation requirements, ability to produce soldiers (polymorphic), ability to have colonies with multiple queens (polygynous), as well as availability of various colony sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-winnow-ant","title":"Aphaenogaster picea (Black Winnow Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eArguably the most popular flower in Ontario is the white trillium, and it's a shame that \u003cem\u003eAphaenogaster picea\u003c\/em\u003e, the Pitch-Black Collared Ant isn't just as popular, since it's a species which maintains a close relationship with province flower. \u003cem\u003eAphaenogaster picea\u003c\/em\u003e is an arboreal species that aids forests and woods in seed dispersal. Trilliums, and many other plants, like bloodroot and bleeding hearts, will grow seeds with 'elaiosomes'. which are fatty structures made to attract these ants. Once an \u003cem\u003eAphaenogaster picea\u003c\/em\u003e worker stumbles upon it, it carries the seed down into the nest, where it begins growing into a new plant. These ants have a dark red\/brown coloration, and are separated from other \u003cem\u003eAphaenogaster\u003c\/em\u003e by yellow tips on their antennae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Winnow Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/aphaenogaster-occidentalis-care-sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Winnow Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do best under 30-50% humidity and 24-27 degrees Celsius. They do best with a substrate as they have no social stomach and need something to soak up liquids. Workers are 4-6mm while queens are 7-8mm. Although relatively slow-growing, they do considerably better in groups and when fed lots of insect protein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese queens are captive bred, and we can guarantee their fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild pictures come from Max Hike :) Follow him on Instagram at @maxhikephotography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product contains several species, as follows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aphaenogaster picea (Black Winnow Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Aphaenogaster occidentalis (Western Winnow Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare, behaviour, and appearance between the two species is very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, Aphaenogaster occidentalis (Western Winnow Ants) are slightly wider than Aphaenogaster picea (Black Collared Ants). While Aphaenogaster occidentalis ranges in Western North America, Black Collared Ants are native to most of Eastern North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a specific species, you can request it in the notes section, but they are otherwise nearly identical in care and range. Otherwise, you will receive a random one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310285938765,"sku":"CAC-APH-PIC-00","price":36.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310643339341,"sku":"CAC-APH-PIC-01","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310646222925,"sku":"CAC-APH-PIC-05","price":51.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310656381005,"sku":"CAC-APH-PIC-10","price":68.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21310658248781,"sku":"CAC-APH-PIC-25","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21310661296205,"sku":"CAC-APH-PIC-50","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 100-250 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":47944147730654,"sku":null,"price":609.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/aphaenogaster-picea-black-winnow-ant-943505.jpg?v=1729700790"},{"product_id":"hercules-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus herculeanus (Hercules Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"New York Carpenter Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-novaeborecensis-new-york-carpenter-ant-caresheet\"\u003ecare sheet on New York Carpenter Ants (a similar species to Hercules Carpenter Ants) here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"herculeanus\" first evokes the words \"big\" and \"strong.\" These are words which almost perfectly define carpenter ants. Big ants almost an inch-long are the calling card for carpenter ants. This species is \"polymorphic\", meaning it has several castes of workers (major workers almost 2cm long, to minor workers under 1cm). \u003cem\u003eCamponotus herculeanus\u003c\/em\u003e, surprisingly thrives in both northern Europe and Canada, though I would not be surprised if these species are split soon. Camponotus herculeanus is a very common species of Carpenter ant which lives mainly in the boreal forests of Canada, preferring to avoid warmer areas. It is a fast growing species of Camponotus, and is overall smaller than Camponotus pennsylvanicus though larger than Camponotus novaeborecensis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most Camponotus species, this species prefers lower humidity from 30-50% and temperatures from 23-25 degrees Celsius. Their workers range from 7 to 16mm and queens range from 13-17mm. It's an overall large species of black ant with red shades on the lower end of the thorax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product contains several species, as follows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Camponotus modoc (Western Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Camponotus herculeanus (Hercules Carpenter Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Camponotus herculeanus x modoc (Suspected hybrid of the former two species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare, behaviour, and appearance between the two species is very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, Camponotus modoc is slightly larger, and Camponotus herculeanus is typically glossier, but the two species are often hard to discern from the naked eye. If you are looking for a specific species, you can request it in the notes section, but they are otherwise nearly identical in care and range. Otherwise, you will receive a random one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286037069,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-00","price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310769725517,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-01","price":32.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310770806861,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-05","price":41.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310771527757,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-10","price":75.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310772084813,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-25","price":100.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310773231693,"sku":"CAC-CAM-HER-50","price":137.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-herculeanus-hercules-carpenter-ant-874872.jpg?v=1729700800"},{"product_id":"smaller-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus nearticus (Smaller Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e60000;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black and orange ant scurries up a tree trunk looking for food. It stumbled upon a small beetle, but is quickly runs away as a group of Acrobat Ants streams up the twig. Luckily for it, the tree benefits from any pests it eats, and provides \"nectaries\" on the base of leaves, which are glands secreting a sweet liquid to entice the ant to stay. The ant takes a sip, and returns home to it's nest in a crevice in the tree with just a few hundred other individuals. This timid species is \u003cem\u003eCamponotus nearcticus\u003c\/em\u003e, the smaller carpenter ant. \u003cem\u003eCamponotus nearcticus\u003c\/em\u003e is the ant equivalent of a small elephant or a dwarf whale. Despite being a species of carpenter ant, \u003cem\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003enearcticus\u003c\/em\u003e is comes fun-sized, with queens being as small as 8mm, and the workers as small as 3.5mm. With a smaller colony size, it's also far more shy, and being arboreal, is rarely seen by the people it often lives so close to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product also includes the much rarer \u003cem\u003eCamponotus caryae\u003c\/em\u003e (Hickory Carpenter Ant) for ease of navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other carpenter ants, i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 25-28 degrees Celsius, though it surprisingly is one of the slowest growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286069837,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NEA-00","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310776410189,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NEA-01","price":41.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310777425997,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NEA-05","price":51.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310778146893,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NEA-10","price":89.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310780407885,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NEA-25","price":114.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310781292621,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NEA-50","price":153.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-nearticus-smaller-carpenter-ant-900324.jpg?v=1729700798"},{"product_id":"new-york-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus novaeboracensis (New York Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-novaeborecensis-new-york-carpenter-ant-caresheet\" title=\"New York Carpenter Ant Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on New York Carpenter Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite spots dot the stems and leaves of the buds in the shrubs and trees every summer. Smaller than a pin-head, these dots are eggs of the wasp \u003cem\u003ePseudochalcura gibbosa\u003c\/em\u003e, the hitchhiking bog wasp. Once the eggs hatch, dozens of maggots less than a millimeter long squirm down the stem to find a nectary, sugar-producing glands the tree grows to encourage ants to patrol the area. At some point, the unfortunate worker of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus novaeborecensis\u003c\/em\u003e, or the New York Carpenter ant, stumbles onto the nectary. Thinking it looks like a tasty morsel, the ants bring the larva back to the nest. Unfortunately for the ants, this is exactly what the wasp was waiting for. The wasp larva burrows into the ant's young, where it eats it from the inside out. \u003cem\u003eCamponotus novaeborecensis\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the primary hosts of this parasite, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus novaeborecensis\u003c\/em\u003e, or the New York Carpenter ant is the smallest of the Camponotus subgenus. It is a polymorphic species, meaning it has major workers (close to a centimeter) and minor workers (close to half a centimeter) It prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 25-28 degrees Celsius. It's the fastest growing Carpenter ant species with workers ranging from 5-16 mm and queens reaching 18mm. Generally, it is a beautiful species of Camponotus with a black head and abdomen as well as a red thorax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286102605,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-00","price":31.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310784995405,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-01","price":36.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310786076749,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-05","price":46.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310786601037,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-10","price":81.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310787551309,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-25","price":105.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310788173901,"sku":"CAC-CAM-NOV-50","price":144.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-novaeboracensis-new-york-carpenter-ant-773023.jpg?v=1729700799"},{"product_id":"black-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus pennsylvanicus (Eastern Black Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-pennsylvanicus-eastern-black-carpenter-ant-care-sheet\" title=\"Camponotus pennsylvannicus Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Eastern Black Carpenter Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pungent sweetness of a rotting apple on the forest floor, knocked down by the fresh rain, lures a large black ant from a rotten stump. Drinking the sweet juices, the ant suddenly falls on it's back, and stumbles home. Her colony mates, surprised that their peer was such a drunkard, care for her for the next day, where she slowly wakes up. The alcoholic apple juice also contains other chemicals, though, like Tyrosine, which the ants are unable to digest on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, the Eastern Black Carpenter Ant, and all other carpenter ants, have ecosystems inside them comprised of the bacteria \u003cem\u003eBlochmannia.\u003c\/em\u003e This bacteria comes into play when digesting such nutrients. It breaks the Tyrosine down into it's key components which can then be absorbed by the ant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlochmannia\u003c\/em\u003e is heat sensitive, so you will find that this species may do better in cooler temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 23-27 degrees Celsius. It's the fastest growing Carpenter ant species with workers ranging from 5-16 mm and queens reaching 18mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286135373,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-00","price":38.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310794760269,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-01","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310798266445,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-05","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310851579981,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-10","price":91.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310856298573,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-25","price":116.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310866194509,"sku":"CAC-CAM-PEN-50","price":156.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-pennsylvanicus-eastern-black-carpenter-ant-680644.jpg?v=1729700827"},{"product_id":"cherry-acrobat-ant","title":"Crematogaster cerasi (Cherry Acrobat Ants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e60000;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe first time I (Zach) found a Crematogaster queen in my yard, I was completely out on anything to hold her, and I ended up cupping her in my hand all the way back to the house. When I opened my palm, I saw an ant with a completely flattened abdomen, and a look of shock flew across my face. In just a few moments though, she straightened herself up and walked all the way up to my pointer finger. A year later, she was the mother of over 300 daughters \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrematogaster cerasi\u003c\/em\u003e, or the cherry acrobat ant, is unsquishable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Acrobat Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/crematogaster-cerasi-acrobat-ant-care-sheet\"\u003ecare sheet for Acrobat Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrematogaster spp, or Acrobat ants, are probably some of the Canadian ants that will show you the most personality, due to the fact that they wave their abdomens around when threatened or excited. These are ants that do well with a humidity source but can fare just as well in a dry wooden setup if provided extra water sources. You will find that Crematogaster can explode in population if provided a source of heat (preferably above 25 degrees Celsius), and do especially well when fed large amounts of protein. Overall, these are extremely fast growing ants, and some of the best for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes both C. lineolata and C. cerasi. Care differences are negligible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310911086669,"sku":"CAC-CRE-CER-00","price":38.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310918033485,"sku":"CAC-CRE-CER-01","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310919082061,"sku":"CAC-CRE-CER-05","price":50.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310919704653,"sku":"CAC-CRE-CER-10","price":69.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310923014221,"sku":"CAC-CRE-CER-25","price":84.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310930780237,"sku":"CAC-CRE-CER-50","price":108.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/crematogaster-cerasi-cherry-acrobat-ants-815357.jpg?v=1729700830"},{"product_id":"slave-making-ant","title":"Formica aserva (Blood-Red Field Ants)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Also includes Formica rubicunda, subintegra, wheelerii, and other Formica sanguinea group species \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica aserva \u003c\/em\u003eis one of my favourite native species. They're found across Canada, and can be frequently found in raiding columns stretching hundreds of meters. As you watch the ants march by, you notice they're all carrying pupae, larvae, and other brood. Most people think \"Oh they're moving to a new place\" but often this could not be farther from the truth. If you follow them back to home base, you'll see a mix of red ants and black ants. Make no mistake, those black ants are slaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica aserva\u003c\/em\u003e is dulotic, meaning it is a slave raider. These ants scout out the nests of \u003cem\u003eFormica subsericea, F. podzolica\u003c\/em\u003e, and other related species, before charging in to steal the brood which the resident colony is unable to evacuate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopulations of this species differ across Canada in their behaviour. In places with lots of host colonies, they will often require slaves and have colonies of over 90% slave workers. In more isolated areas, they can even become non-parasitic altogether. However, having access to slaves is almost universally better than not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeception is an integral part of this species's strategy, and the host \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e ants will revolt and eat the brood if they find out they're in the nest of the invader. The first biological workers will likely be dark, and mainly care for the brood. This seems to calm the hosts down as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica aserva\u003c\/em\u003e are a large parasitic variety of Formica which live in throughout Canada. They're have red head and thoraxes, with shint black abdomens. These are larger than most \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 8-10 mm and workers from 6-10 mm. They grow large colonies up to 15,000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable. Note that this species requires good ventilation, or their formic acid spray may become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of athleva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 host workers","offer_id":21310286233677,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-10H","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":21310984781901,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-01B","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":21310988484685,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-05B","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":21310991859789,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-10B","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21310996480077,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-25B","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21310997528653,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ASE-50B","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-aserva-blood-red-field-ants-517791.jpg?v=1729700857"},{"product_id":"formica-neorufibarbis","title":"Formica neorufibarbis (New World Red Bearded Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e60000;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica neorufibarbis \u003c\/em\u003eare a bit of a weird species to me. They're a bit nowhere, since they can be outcompeted by many species, but at the same time they're everywhere, since they've pretty much invaded the entire North American Continent. In fact, their range overlaps significantly with animals like the polar bear and the wolverine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormica neorufibarbis are grey and orange Formica which live in central and southern Canada. These are smaller than most \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 8-10 mm and workers from 6-8mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286463053,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-00","price":42.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21315870326861,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-01","price":49.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21315877994573,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-05","price":61.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21315889201229,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-10","price":87.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21315894149197,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-25","price":116.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21315898310733,"sku":"CAC-RED-FOR-NEO-50","price":171.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-neorufibarbis-new-world-red-bearded-field-ant-571446.jpg?v=1729700856"},{"product_id":"formica-pallidefulva-bronze","title":"Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003epartner networ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003ek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is highly polygynous. To order multi-queen colonies, order individual colonies here, and specify that you want to merge them in in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/formica-pallidefulva-pale-field-ant-care-sheet\" title=\"Pale Field Ant Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Pale Field Ants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA goldenrod sways in the wind as a herd of treehopper nymphs are herded under the lead by two ants-- one brown, and one orangey red. They protect the treehoppers and in return, receive honeydew, a sugary waste product from the treehopper's sap draining activities. A \u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e worker crawls up in an attempt to get a sip of honeydew, but meets only the \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e worker with her jaws wide open and prepared to fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is one which builds small, conical mounds with colonies boasting several dozen queens and thousands of workers. They survey drier soils, since they are frequently driven out by larger mound-building Field Ants. Thus, while active and aggressive in sandier soils, defending food sources from other ants, they are often more timid and skittish from more humid areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva\u003c\/em\u003e are similar to your average \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003ein Canada, but have a much lighter body and are less aggressive. These are large, brownish ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass, though \u003cem\u003eFormica pallidefulva \u003c\/em\u003eseem more peaceful than other varieties. We get just a few of these each year, but nonetheless are a wonderful species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours are varied, ranging from a bronze to a red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute Species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product contains several species, as follows.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Formica pallidefulva (Pale Field Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Formica incerta (Uncertain Field Ant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare, behaviour, and appearance between the two species is very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two species, outside of hairs on the antenna, are mostly identical. Formica pallidefulva seems to be more abundant overall. Both species range from a dark brown to a bronze colouration, but Formica incerta tends to be slightly more bicolored. If a specific species is requested, let us know in the notes section. Otherwise, you will receive one of the two based on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286495821,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-00","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21315925377101,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-25","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queens + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21315931177037,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-50","price":149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queens + 35-75 workers","offer_id":47042127528158,"sku":null,"price":209.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queens + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21315940024397,"sku":"CAC-FOR-INC-50","price":324.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-pallidefulva-pale-field-ant-679299.jpg?v=1729700863"},{"product_id":"silky-field-ant","title":"Formica subsericea (Silky Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Also includes Formica podzolica, Formica glacialis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our collection of most of the field ants, or \u003cem\u003eServiformica\u003c\/em\u003e. These are large, black ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/formica-subsericea-caresheet\" title=\"Formica subsericea Care Sheet\"\u003eSilky Field Ant Care Sheet Here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286528589,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-00","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21315954081869,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-01","price":34.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21315959390285,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-05","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":39341416218701,"sku":"1416218701","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queens + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21315976036429,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-25","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queens + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":21315997171789,"sku":"CAC-FOR-POD-50","price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Queens + 100-250 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":47531321163998,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-subsericea-silky-field-ant-103289.jpg?v=1729700864"},{"product_id":"formica-ulkei","title":"Formica ulkei (Ulke's Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. This species is a more difficult species and we do not suggest them for beginners. Orders are subject to a guarantee up to 1 week after arrival, but not beyond that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica ulkei\u003c\/em\u003e are thea large variety of Formica which live in Canada. These are the largest of \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 10-13 mm and workers from 6-10 mm. Mature colonies will accept new queens, becoming polygynous and allowing them to grow extremely large colonies up to 100,000 workers in 10+ years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eulkei\u003c\/em\u003e are the most dominant ants in their area, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable. Note that this species requires good ventilation, or their formic acid spray may become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***We offer polygynous colonies of this species, which can be bought on special request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers","offer_id":21310286561357,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-00","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21316047568973,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-01","price":172.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21316049993805,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-05","price":191.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":47967420448990,"sku":null,"price":221.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21316066934861,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-25","price":258.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21316074602573,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ULK-50","price":290.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-ulkei-ulkes-field-ant-509189.jpg?v=1729700864"},{"product_id":"black-garden-ant","title":"Lasius niger (Black Garden Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #e60000;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWait, Lasius niger? The European one?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's right! These are the classic \"Black Garden Ants\". These colonies are great starter ants, and are more aggressive than the most other \u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e, or Cornfield ants in North America. We get these from isolated populations in Vancouver and Montreal. They're practically the perfect beginner species!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Lasius niger care sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/lasius-americanus-caresheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Black Garden Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. 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They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286594125,"sku":"CAC-LAS-AME-00","price":16.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21316094591053,"sku":"CAC-LAS-AME-01","price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21316102979661,"sku":"CAC-LAS-AME-05","price":36.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21316111007821,"sku":"CAC-LAS-AME-10","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21316126113869,"sku":"CAC-LAS-AME-25","price":86.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21316133847117,"sku":"CAC-LAS-AME-50","price":121.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-niger-black-garden-ant-286262.jpg?v=1729700881"},{"product_id":"lasius-brevicornis","title":"Lasius brevicornis (Short-horned Meadow Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLasius nearcticus and brevicornis are the North American analogues to the European  \u003cem\u003eLasius flavus. \u003c\/em\u003eThey produce large colonies of small yellow workers, and create large, multiqueen colonies underground, usually specializing in aphid farming, they are still able to forage normally, though!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310286626893,"sku":"CAC-LAS-BRE-00","price":20.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21316208197709,"sku":"CAC-LAS-BRE-01","price":28.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21316209639501,"sku":"CAC-LAS-BRE-05","price":34.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21316940202061,"sku":"CAC-LAS-BRE-10","price":49.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21316943446093,"sku":"CAC-LAS-BRE-25","price":62.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21316946034765,"sku":"CAC-LAS-BRE-50","price":118.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-brevicornis-short-horned-meadow-ant-970818.jpg?v=1729700877"},{"product_id":"lasius-claviger","title":"Lasius claviger (Smaller Citronella Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. This species is a more difficult species and we do not suggest them for beginners. Orders are subject to a guarantee up to 1 week after arrival, but not beyond that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasius claviger\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the subgenus \u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops\u003c\/em\u003e, or citronella ants. these ants are characterized by the citronella smell they produce when distubred, as well as their subterranean habits. Members of \u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops\u003c\/em\u003e are yellow-orange, have small eyes, and farm root aphids. However, they also seem to be able to accept the same food as other ant species. Members of this group are seldom reared successfully, but they can otherwise be founded the same way as other parasitic Lasius. These ants are not for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo much credit to Max Hike for letting us use his photos. Follow him on instagram @maxhikephotography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers","offer_id":21317628788813,"sku":"CAC-LAS-CLA-10H","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":21317629968461,"sku":"CAC-LAS-CLA-01B","price":86.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":21317632622669,"sku":"CAC-LAS-CLA-05B","price":111.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":21317634785357,"sku":"CAC-LAS-CLA-10B","price":129.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":21317636849741,"sku":"CAC-LAS-CLA-25B","price":175.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 biological workers","offer_id":21317637374029,"sku":"CAC-LAS-CLA-50B","price":276.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-claviger-smaller-citronella-ant-443321.jpg?v=1729700880"},{"product_id":"lasius-interjectus","title":"Lasius interjectus (Larger Citronella Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. This species is a more difficult species and we do not suggest them for beginners. Orders are subject to a guarantee up to 1 week after arrival, but not beyond that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLasius \u003cem\u003einterjectus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of the subgenus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or citronella ants. these ants are characterized by the citronella smell they produce when distubred, as well as their subterranean habits. Members of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are yellow-orange, have small eyes, and farm root aphids. However, they also seem to be able to accept the same food as other ant species. Members of this group are seldom reared successfully, but they can otherwise be founded the same way as other parasitic Lasius. These ants are not for beginners. \u003cem\u003eLasius interjectus \u003c\/em\u003eis the biggest of all \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eNorth American Lasius, and may even be the largest Lasius species worldwide, having workers which reah 6-7 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers","offer_id":21310286692429,"sku":"CAC-LAS-INT-10H","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21317655265357,"sku":"CAC-LAS-INT-01","price":100.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21317657034829,"sku":"CAC-LAS-INT-05","price":112.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21317658443853,"sku":"CAC-LAS-INT-10","price":141.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21317659983949,"sku":"CAC-LAS-INT-25","price":170.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21317661360205,"sku":"CAC-LAS-INT-50","price":265.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-interjectus-larger-citronella-ant-593054.jpg?v=1729700880"},{"product_id":"lasius-latipes","title":"Lasius latipes (Wide-Legged Citronella Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. This species is a more difficult species and we do not suggest them for beginners. Orders are subject to a guarantee up to 1 week after arrival, but not beyond that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasius latipes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of the subgenus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or citronella ants. these ants are characterized by the citronella smell they produce when distubred, as well as their subterranean habits. Members of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are yellow-orange, have small eyes, and farm root aphids. However, they also seem to be able to accept the same food as other ant species. Members of this group are seldom reared successfully, but they can otherwise be founded the same way as other parasitic Lasius. These ants are not for beginners. \u003cem\u003eLasius latipes\u003c\/em\u003e queens have two morphs, and is famous for the tank-like bodies that the alpha-group queens have, though beta-group queens have proportions closer to most other \u003cem\u003eAcanthomyops \u003c\/em\u003eLasius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers","offer_id":21317693636685,"sku":"CAC-LAS-LAT-10H","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":29089594736717,"sku":"CAC-LAS-LAT-01B","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":29089596768333,"sku":"CAC-LAS-LAT-05B","price":114.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":29089598308429,"sku":"CAC-LAS-LAT-10B","price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":29089603354701,"sku":"CAC-LAS-LAT-25B","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-latipes-wide-legged-citronella-ant-194952.jpg?v=1729700879"},{"product_id":"lasius-aphidicola","title":"Lasius aphidicola (Shaded Fuzzy Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. This species is a more difficult species and we do not suggest them for beginners. Orders are subject to a guarantee up to 1 week after arrival, but not beyond that.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLasius aphidicola\u003c\/em\u003e is the North American version of the European \u003cem\u003eLasius umbratus\u003c\/em\u003e. Being a Lasius social parasite, these queens require host workers to start colonies. The queens lay their own eggs which are cared for by the host workers until the hosts are slowly replaced by the parasitic workers. The workers of Lasius aphidcolus are a reddish-orange, and though subterranean in the wild, can forage well in captivity. This species does well with higher levels of humidity 60-80% in order to simulate their natural subterranean habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers","offer_id":21317709398093,"sku":"CAC-LAS-APH-10H","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":21317710348365,"sku":"CAC-LAS-APH-01B","price":76.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":21317710872653,"sku":"CAC-LAS-APH-05B","price":87.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":21317712281677,"sku":"CAC-LAS-APH-10B","price":108.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":21317713231949,"sku":"CAC-LAS-APH-25B","price":129.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 biological workers","offer_id":21317713526861,"sku":"CAC-LAS-APH-50B","price":150.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-aphidicola-shaded-fuzzy-ant-762654.jpg?v=1729700876"},{"product_id":"giant-fire-ant","title":"Myrmica incompleta (Incomplete Fire Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmica incompleta\u003c\/em\u003e is a large Northern Fire Ant Species which forms large colonies with a large number of queens. We can provide polygynous or supercolonial colonies upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 10-20 workers","offer_id":21311039307853,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-05","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21311044026445,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queen + 35-75 workers","offer_id":21311046549581,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-25","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21311048286285,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-50","price":154.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Queen + 100-200 workers","offer_id":47042161410270,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/myrmica-incompleta-incomplete-fire-ant-991900.jpg?v=1729700890"},{"product_id":"european-fire-ant","title":"Myrmica rubra (European Fire Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: This is an invasive species, do NOT, under any circumstances, release this species. If you are unable to care for them, euthanize them by putting them in the freezer for 48 hours, or an oven set at 400 F for 3 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/european-fire-ant-care-sheet\" title=\"European Fire Ant Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on European Fire Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColonies are able to combine fairly easily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot keep them, euthanize by freezing or boiling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species also inflicts painful stings, hence the common name\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"3 Queen + 30 workers","offer_id":28288194117709,"sku":"CAC-MYR-RUB-03Q-30","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50 workers","offer_id":28288199721037,"sku":"CAC-MYR-RUB-05Q-50","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 100 workers","offer_id":32140427952205,"sku":"CAC-MYR-RUB-10Q-100","price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/myrmica-rubra-european-fire-ant-378541.jpg?v=1729700892"},{"product_id":"vampire-ant","title":"Stigmatomma oregonense (Western Vampire Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. This means shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStigmatomma oregonense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is very unique. Their common name, the vampire ant, is well warranted. They’re a very primitive species, nearly blind, cryptic, semi-claustral, and without even a social stomach. To make up for these pitfalls, they’ve evolved a special method of storing and retrieving food. For food they almost exclusively hunt invertebrates, commonly centipedes, and will bring bits and pieces of these prey to their brood. Their larvae are very independent, capable of eating large food pieces completely by themselves. As they grow and grow, they store energy within their hemolymph, their blood. When a worker or queen requires energy, they will make a cut into the larva and drink from it. This gives them their common name and is one of their most defining traits. Their ability to ferociously take down prey larger than them is another one. Colonies are polygynous with less than a hundred workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach colony comes with a tube of Dampwood Termite workers (Zootermopsis nevandensis) for feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStigmatomma oregonense \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eis very closely related to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStigmatomma pallipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, both of which are in the elusive Amblyoponinae subfamily. Orange\/brown coloured with tiny eyes and large mandibles, workers are 6 mm and queens 7 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is not a good pick for beginners. Brood grows very slow, taking several months to go from egg to worker, faster if you feed them their choice prey of stone centipedes. A cryptic species, they’re also susceptible to eating brood and need precise humidity levels. Feed only protein workers are able to dismantle and process, and make sure they have some soil in their nest. Queens are semi-claustral, and as a result need the same care a colony with workers would.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStigmatomma oregonense\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOregon Vampire Ant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Amblyoponinae | Genus: Stigmatomma | Species: S. oregonense\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStigmatomma oregonense is an expert level species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41.4375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' style=\"height: 41.4375px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' style=\"height: 41.4375px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species can only be found in from northern California up to British Columbia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eVaried. Found from temperate rainforest to mixed chaparral. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorkers will approach 6-7 mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 107px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' style=\"height: 107px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' style=\"height: 107px;\"\u003eGreat care needs to be given to their diet. Exclusively feed protein as you would with other ponerine-likes, they will not eat sugars. If you are able to, feeding with stone centipedes will drastically improve their overall health and growth of brood, cutting well over a month from their egg to worker time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStigmatomma oregonense should be kept at humidity levels above 65%.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeating is a potential risk factor, but if you choose to do so approach 28 C, not surpassing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest under rotting wood, leaf litter, and occasionally under stones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 97px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' style=\"height: 97px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' style=\"height: 97px;\"\u003eMake sure that humidity is able to be kept high. Ideally also provide soil. For these reasons we recommend a petri-dish set-up, a Tarheel Ants nest, or any other setup where humidity can be kept high and the ants are in contact with tangible substrate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies will often stay small maxing out at a few hundred workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eStigmatomma oregnense is a difficult but very unique species to keep. They hunt prey solitarily and will drink the blood of their larvae as a way of storing energy. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies will have their nuptial flights during August, September.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen (Captive Bred), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen (Captive Bred) + 1-3 boosted workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Stigmatomma_oregonense\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"1 Queen \/ 5-10","offer_id":21310288134221,"sku":"CAC-STI-PAL-00","price":89.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen \/ 10-25","offer_id":45734937526494,"sku":"","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen \/ 25-50","offer_id":45734937559262,"sku":"","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen \/ 5-10","offer_id":21317470814285,"sku":"CAC-STI-PAL-25","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen \/ 10-25","offer_id":45734937592030,"sku":"","price":189.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen \/ 25-50","offer_id":45734937624798,"sku":"","price":219.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen \/ 5-10","offer_id":21317470879821,"sku":"CAC-STI-PAL-50","price":239.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen \/ 10-25","offer_id":45734937657566,"sku":"","price":259.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen \/ 25-50","offer_id":45734937690334,"sku":"","price":289.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen \/ 5-10","offer_id":45734937723102,"sku":"","price":359.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen \/ 10-25","offer_id":45734937755870,"sku":"","price":379.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen \/ 25-50","offer_id":45734937788638,"sku":"","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/stigmatomma-oregonense-western-vampire-ant-808690.jpg?v=1729700912"},{"product_id":"pavement-ant","title":"Tetramorium immigrans (Pavement Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis species is one of the best beginner ants for Canadians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eramorium immigrans\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the North American pavement ant is a ubiquitous ant found all across North America. They are a very good beginner species that generally leans to the smaller side, with queens being 6-7 mm long and workers being 3-5 mm long. They grow colonies of over 10,000 in just a year or two. They require fairly dry habitats, preferring 30-40% humidity and 21-25 degrees centigrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Pavement Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/pavement-ants-care-sheet\"\u003ecare sheet about this species here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/what-are-boosted-colonies\"\u003eWhat are boosted colonies?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild pictures come from Max Hike :) Follow him on Instagram at @maxhikephotography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(They are only yellow because they are freshly hatched)\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21310288461901,"sku":"CAC-TET-IMM-00","price":18.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21310962139213,"sku":"CAC-TET-IMM-01","price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21310963384397,"sku":"CAC-TET-IMM-05","price":36.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21310964564045,"sku":"CAC-TET-IMM-10","price":49.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21310968725581,"sku":"CAC-TET-IMM-25","price":68.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21310971641933,"sku":"CAC-TET-IMM-50","price":86.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/tetramorium-immigrans-pavement-ant-332371.jpg?v=1729700969"},{"product_id":"american-fire-ant","title":"Myrmica americana (Alaskan Fire Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmica americana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmica alaskensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmica brevispinosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmica discontinua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmica pinetorum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrmica smitha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild pictures come from Max Hike :) Follow him on Instagram at @maxhikephotography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21311050088525,"sku":"CAC-MYR-ALA-00","price":26.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21311050154061,"sku":"CAC-MYR-ALA-01","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21311050186829,"sku":"CAC-MYR-ALA-05","price":45.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21311050219597,"sku":"CAC-MYR-ALA-10","price":60.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21311050252365,"sku":"CAC-MYR-ALA-25","price":79.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21311050285133,"sku":"CAC-MYR-ALA-50","price":115.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/myrmica-americana-alaskan-fire-ant-180851.jpg?v=1729700898"},{"product_id":"labour-day-ant","title":"Lasius neoniger (Labour Day Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect beginner species!- Lasius neoniger is North America's version of the European Lasius niger. In terms of care, Lasius neoniger can thrive innearly all ranges of humidity and temperature used for other ants. Also known as the Labour Day ant, these ants fly in huge numbers around September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Labour Day Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/lasius-neoniger-caresheet\"\u003ecare sheet for Labour Day Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":21316947542093,"sku":"CAC-LAS-NEO-00","price":18.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":21316947607629,"sku":"CAC-LAS-NEO-01","price":27.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":21316947640397,"sku":"CAC-LAS-NEO-05","price":36.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":21316947673165,"sku":"CAC-LAS-NEO-10","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21316947705933,"sku":"CAC-LAS-NEO-25","price":86.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21316947738701,"sku":"CAC-LAS-NEO-50","price":121.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/lasius-neoniger-labour-day-ant-382274.jpg?v=1729700882"},{"product_id":"formica-bradleyi","title":"Formica bradleyi (Bradley's Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. This means shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis species is often somewhat supercolonial, and I have had experience combining colonies of this species in the past. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure this needs a description. Formica bradleyi are one of my favourite species, and one I've wanted all my ant-keeping career. They are a desert species, and in the wild are often found nesting along prickly pear cactuses in sandy areas. In fact, they're one of the only species which only inhabits a single type of soil. The colours are super bright, and I would say the attached picture actually is a bit too dark to be accurate. According to the Kansas Entomological Society, they're even the \"most beautiful species\" of Formica. They're also really hardy-- I've kept a colony going for 3 generations off of byFormica Sunburst alone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormica bradleyi is without a doubt one of the most stunning and large species in the whole of Canada! This brightly colored ant nests in sandy soils and likes warmer temperatures up to 29 degrees Celsius with relatively low humidity at 30-60%. They're fairly rare too, and we're proud to be able to sell them here at Canada Ant Colony!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":28706430156877,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-00","price":53.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":28813840973901,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-01","price":60.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":28813841006669,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-05","price":73.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":28813841039437,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-10","price":99.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":28813841072205,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-25","price":129.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":28813841104973,"sku":"CA-FOR-BRA-50","price":185.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-bradleyi-bradleys-field-ant-138743.jpg?v=1729700854"},{"product_id":"western-harvester-ant","title":"Pogonomyrmex occidentalis (Western Harvester Ants) (Ships mid September)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePogonomyrmex occidentalis or the western harvester ant is an almost never-before-sold in Canada species! Hailing from the most southern parts of central Canada, these brightly coloured ants come equipped with a powerful sting and a sizable 7mm worker size. These will be fast soon, so come pick one ASAP!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our care sheet on \u003ca title=\"Western Harvester Ant Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/pogonomyrmex-occidentalis-western-harvester-ant-care-sheet\"\u003ewestern harvester ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":28793702252621,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-00","price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers - boosted","offer_id":28793702285389,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-01","price":94.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers - boosted","offer_id":28793702318157,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-05","price":117.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers - boosted","offer_id":28793702350925,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-10","price":126.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":28793702383693,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-25","price":180.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":28793702416461,"sku":"CAC-POG-OCC-50","price":242.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/pogonomyrmex-occidentalis-western-harvester-ants-365848.jpg?v=1729700899"},{"product_id":"prairie-field-ant","title":"Formica montana (Prairie Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica montana\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely aggressive and dominant species of ant within the fields and meadows of central North America. In fact, it's frequently able to drive out other species of ants, or change their behaviours to favour more timid foraging strategies. The first time I had a colony of this species, I admit I was a bit disappointed, since the workers were tiny and didn't show the red sides more typical of this species (these workers are pictured below). However, as the colony grew, I found the worker size nearly doubled, and the red became prominent in many workers. \u003cem\u003eFormica montana, \u003c\/em\u003elike it's relatives, is very polygynous, but only accepts queens in the founding stage. Personally, I've always loved the silver\/red aesthetic of the larger workers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our collection of most of the field ants, or \u003cem\u003eServiformica\u003c\/em\u003e. These are large, silver at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 3.5-7mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product, for the sake of ease of navigation, also includes \u003cem\u003eFormica neoclara\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":28880665641037,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-00","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":28880665673805,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-01","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":28880665706573,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-05","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":28880665739341,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":28880665772109,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-25","price":139.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":28880665804877,"sku":"CAC-FOR-MON-50","price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 100-250 workers (Supercolony)","offer_id":48249191039198,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-montana-prairie-field-ant-925360.jpg?v=1729700857"},{"product_id":"pacific-field-ant","title":"Formica pacifica (Pacific Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e   This is our collection of most of the field ants, or \u003cem\u003eServiformica\u003c\/em\u003e. These are large, black ants at queens from 8-12 mm and workers from 6-9mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   A fully claustral species, ants are grayish brown with queens being roughly 10mm and workers 4-6mm. Identifying specific Formica species can be a nightmare, and as such should only be tried by advanced keepers with a lot of time on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   This species is an excellent pick for beginners. Although some people have described Formica as finicky, they just require to be disturbed less often than most species while the colony is still small. They also require near constant access to sugar water, and as a result we recommend getting them a sugar feeder such as byFormica feeders. They require hibernation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFormica pacifica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003ePacific Field Ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Formicinae | Genus: Formica | Species: F. pacifica\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFormica pacifica can be a beginner to intermediate level species (see first and third paragraphs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 32px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan be found in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVaried. Found from drier woods to grasslands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 2.21875px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 2.21875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 2.21875px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 2.21875px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 2.21875px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 2.21875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size around 9-12 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorkers will approach 4-7 mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eThe typical sugar water and insect diet will suffice, but emphasis should be given on supplying them sugar water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFormica pacifica should be kept at humidity levels above 40%.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeating will greatly increase brood growth, and as a result we recommend doing so. They can be safely heated up to around 30 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHibernation is generally required for this species, and can consist of a fridge hibernation for 3-4 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest directly in the dirt or under stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 79px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 79px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly any typical setup will work for them, including Tarheel Ants formicarium, other plaster nests, acrylic nests. Woods nests however cannot be recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will often get very large, exceeding 3,000 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFormica pacifica are a very notable species of field ant. With large active colonies, they're very rewarding and hard to go wrong with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will mostly have their nuptial flights during late Spring to early Summer. Some will fly later however.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Formica_pacifica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":30307235266637,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-00","price":47.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":30307235299405,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-01","price":54.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":30307235332173,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-05","price":65.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":30307235364941,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-10","price":87.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":30307235397709,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-25","price":111.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":30307235430477,"sku":"CAC-FOR-PAC-50","price":153.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-pacifica-pacific-field-ant-366148.jpg?v=1729700860"},{"product_id":"ghost-ant","title":"Tapinoma melanocephalum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGhost Ants! Known for their small speed, ability to breed inside the nest, and transparent gasters, these guys are fun compacted into a 1mm long ant. Pick up a colony today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":30949704335437,"sku":"CAC-TAP-MEL-05","price":31.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/tapinoma-melanocephalum-902873.jpg?v=1729700912"},{"product_id":"red-wood-ant","title":"Formica integra (Red Mound Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormica \u003cem\u003eintegra\u003c\/em\u003e, affectionately known as, are one of the coolest ants in Canada. They are large ants in large colonies, and build mounds of up to 10 feet wide (depending on species, many of them stop at around 2-3 feet wide). These mounds are made to regulate temperature and often thatched with local grasses and pine needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, many of these species line their nests with tree resins, which when mixed with the Formic acid they secrete, creates an antibiotic to protect them disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormicaintegra\u003c\/em\u003e are one of the largest variety of Formica which live in Canada. These are some of the largest of \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e with queens from 10-13 mm and workers from 6-8 mm. Mature colonies will accept new queens, becoming polygynous and allowing them to grow extremely large colonies up to 100,000 workers in 10+ years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiastic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ci\u003eintegra\u003c\/i\u003e are the most dominant ants in their area, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable. Note that this species requires good ventilation, or their formic acid spray may become an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cem\u003eFormica planipilis, Formica obscuriventris, Formica prociliata, Formica integra, Formica fossaceps, \u003c\/em\u003eand several other \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003especies in the rufa-group,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165702878,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 host workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":47042165604574,"sku":null,"price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Queen + 25-50 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165735646,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-25","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Queen + 25-50 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":32617335750733,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-25","price":149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 50-100 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165768414,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-50","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 50-100 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":32617335783501,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-50","price":289.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen + 150-200 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165801182,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-100","price":229.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen + 150-200 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":44293522587870,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-100","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 250-500 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165833950,"sku":null,"price":359.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 250-500 workers \/ Red Queen","offer_id":47042135130334,"sku":null,"price":624.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 500-1000 workers \/ Wild Type","offer_id":47042165866718,"sku":null,"price":634.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-integra-red-mound-ant-271336.jpg?v=1729700856"},{"product_id":"camponotus-vicinus-red","title":"Camponotus vicinus (Variable Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus vicinus\u003c\/em\u003e are a very variable species. Though it will certainly prove to be a species complex, that is multiple closely related species, when a scientist gets around to revising it, for now they're all lumped into a single species. They however do have shared traits that separate them from other Camponotus species. They all have large big-headed soldiers, and small minor ants. They're all large and nocturnal, with the typical diet of insects and sugary liquids. Their workers will hunt aggressively, with majors being capable of shredding small insects. Some are monogynous dirt nesters, others polygynous inbreeding wood nesters. None can sting, all of them are fun to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCheck Out Our \u003ca title=\"Camponotus vicinus\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/camponotus-vicinus-care-sheet\"\u003eCare Sheet on Variable Carpenter Ants Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus vicinus\u003c\/em\u003e, all of its varieties, belong to the Tanaemyrmex subgenus. With workers ranging from 8 to 17mm, and queens ranging from 14-18mm, they can be tricky for beginners to separate from other Camponotus, but with a trained eye it can be done based largely on the shape of their antennae. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is an amazing pick for beginners. Though brood grow slowly due to their large size, their care is very simple, consisting of the usual sugar water and insects combination. They can be housed in basically any nest, though wood nests are not recommended. Hibernation is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCamponotus vicinus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eSunrise Carpenter Ant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Formicinae | Genus: Camponotus | Species: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC. vicinus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus semitestaceus is a beginner level species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 32px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 32px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species can only be found in western North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBasically in any habitat, whether it be pinewood, mixed chaparral, desert, or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLargely monogynous, meaning only one queen in a single colony. There are however some polygynous (more than one queen in a colony) variants, even to the point that alates will inbreed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 14-18mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMajors will approach 17 mm, minors will stay around 8-9 mm, with medias being anywhere in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 33px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe typical insect and sugar water combination is more than adequate for this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHumidity should be greater than 35%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeating will drastically decrease the time from egg to worker, and this species can be heated safely up to 32 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough diapause is not necessary for every variant of this species, due to how many do require it the safest course of option is to hibernate every colony, as it can't hurt them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest in basically anything from the direct dirt, to under stones, to rotting wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 79.5625px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 79.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79.5625px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79.5625px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 79.5625px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 79.5625px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly any setup will work for them, including Tarheel Ants formicarium, other plaster nests, and acrylic nests. As not all variants nest in wood, we cannot recommend wood nests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies can get larger than 10,000 workers, but will both take a while to get there and not get to that size unless you feed them enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus vicinus is a very large and aggressive ant. Though they may be very variable, all of them are fun to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonies will mostly have their nuptial flights during late Spring to early Summer. Some will fly later however.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_vicinus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage Courtesy of Jacob Liao. Check his website out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/bayareaantenthusiast\/home?authuser=0\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages Courtesy of Por Amor Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" data-mce-style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":32759759929421,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-00","price":72.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":32759759994957,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-01","price":82.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":32759760060493,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-05","price":95.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":32759760126029,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-10","price":132.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":32759760191565,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-25","price":166.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":32759760257101,"sku":"CAC-RED-CAM-VIC-50","price":230.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-vicinus-variable-carpenter-ant-142000.jpg?v=1729700826"},{"product_id":"amazon-ant","title":"Polyergus mexicanus (Mexican Amazon Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWARNING: THESE ANTS ARE NOT FOR BEGINNERS. COLONIES SHOULD ONLY BE PURCHASED IF YOU CAN PERIODICALLY SUPPLY THE COLONY WITH FORMICA PUPAE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyergus mexicanus is the most common slave making ant in north america, and can be found throughout the western half of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are obligate slave raiders that cannot perform nessecary tasks such as brood care, foraging or even feeding themselves. Their only goal is to steal the pupae of formica species which they will raise as their slaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. Polyergus colonies can grow very large, having over 1500 workers and 6000 slaves. Giving the colony more slaves increases their growth speed and is overall healthier for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn captivity, polyergus are easier than most social parasites to get past the founding stage, as they aren't usually prone to sudden deaths. However, they require large amounts Formica pupae to sustain regularly in captivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredit: Manitobant15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 10-20 host workers","offer_id":39436130779213,"sku":"6130779213","price":67.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":32915554631757,"sku":"CAC-POL-MEX-05B","price":124.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":32915554664525,"sku":"CAC-POL-MEX-05B","price":161.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":32915554697293,"sku":"CAC-POL-MEX-25B","price":186.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/polyergus-mexicanus-mexican-amazon-ant-262121.jpg?v=1729700895"},{"product_id":"tennessee-winnow-ant","title":"Aphaenogaster tennesseensis (Tennessee Collared Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our \u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. This means shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single bright red queen stumbles into a black nest filled with workers just as dark. It runs for the brood pile, grabs an egg, and then pretends to die. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, the workers are confused. Who is she? What's she here for? At some point, they accept her into the colony. That moment is where the takeover begins. The queen will lay her eggs, and the workers will take care of them as their own. Eventually, she takes over as the dominant queen, and the dark brown workers are replaced with bright specks of red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/aphaenogaster-tennesseensis-care-sheet-written-by-cheeto-kylori-edited-by-me\" title=\"Tennessee Collared Ant Care Sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on Tennessee Collared Ants here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAphaenogaster tennesseensis\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Tennessee Thread-Waisted Ant, is a parasitic species of Aphaenogaster and the only ten-I-see. This species has bright red queens which are smaller than the equally colourful workers. With colonies of several thousand workers, these ants create colonies much larger than their host species, Aphaenogaster rudis and picea. These queens also accept fully hardened host workers, and are probably the easiest parasite to keep. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey do best under 30-50% humidity and 24-27 degrees Celsius, with a substrate as they have no social stomach and will need something to soak up liquids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 host workers","offer_id":32986804027469,"sku":"CAC-APH-TEN-05H","price":80.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":32986804060237,"sku":"CAC-APH-TEN-01B","price":104.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":32986804093005,"sku":"CAC-APH-TEN-05B","price":117.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":32986804125773,"sku":"CAC-APH-TEN-10B","price":133.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":32986804158541,"sku":"CAC-APH-TEN-25B","price":167.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 biological workers","offer_id":32986804191309,"sku":"CAC-APH-TEN-50B","price":198.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/aphaenogaster-tennesseensis-tennessee-collared-ant-987706.jpg?v=1729700784"},{"product_id":"formica-subitens","title":"Formica dakotensis (Shiny Field Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica dakotensis \u003c\/em\u003eis a really weird desert-y species of Formica. They have smaller colonies, and have small and shiny queens which infiltrate small colonies (they seem only to be able to dominate around 5 host workers at a time). Nests, unlike other \u003cem\u003eFormica rufa-group\u003c\/em\u003e, are lined with gravel and pebbles (perhaps to heat up the nest faster?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, \u003cem\u003eFormica dakotensis \u003c\/em\u003eare a warm loving species of Formica from the west coast of Canada. They are one of the smallest Formica-rufa group, and in fact do not require hibernation. For the species, they form remarkably small colonies, still reaching worker counts of several thousand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are large, red and black ants at queens from 6-7 mm and workers from 5-mm. They grow large colonies up to 5000 workers in just 3 years. They prefer 22-26 Celsius and 8 mm like around 50% humidity, though there is slight variation across species. They're more skittish than most ants, and so are of medium difficulty to start, but are extremely enthusiatic and fast growing once they break 50 workers. In the wild, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are some of the most dominant ants, hunting down other species and consuming large amounts of biomass. We get many of these each year, though the numbers are variable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 host workers","offer_id":33144443142221,"sku":"CAC-FOR-SUB-01H","price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":33144443306061,"sku":"CAC-FOR-SUB-01","price":78.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":33144443469901,"sku":"CAC-FOR-SUB-05","price":91.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers (Wild Caught)","offer_id":33144443633741,"sku":"CAC-FOR-SUB-05B","price":87.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":33144443797581,"sku":"CAC-FOR-SUB-25","price":135.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":33144443961421,"sku":"CAC-FOR-SUB-50","price":172.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-subnitens-shiny-field-ant-637240.jpg?v=1729700863"},{"product_id":"bumblebee-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus subbarbatus (Bumblebee Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003eSingle Queens Are Pre order only at this time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other carpenter ants, i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 25-28 degrees Celsius, though it surprisingly is one of the slowest growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":39344280141901,"sku":"CAC-CAM-SUB-00","price":92.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":39344280633421,"sku":"CAC-CAM-SUB-01","price":103.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":39344280830029,"sku":"CAC-CAM-SUB-05","price":114.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":39344280993869,"sku":"CAC-CAM-SUB-10","price":134.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":39344281157709,"sku":"CAC-CAM-SUB-25","price":167.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":39344281321549,"sku":"CAC-CAM-SUB-50","price":198.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-subbarbatus-bumblebee-carpenter-ant-521771.jpg?v=1729700830"},{"product_id":"guinea-ant","title":"Tetramorium bicarinatum (Guinea Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species also has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupercolonies.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetramorium bicarinatum is one of our only legal \"exotics\". Present in homes (although rarely) and in greenhouses, these are one of the tramp ant species which don't need hibernation, are super polygynous, and will grow FAST.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll queens are sourced legally through collecting in areas surrounding greenhouses, and then captive bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as we know, we are the only legal suppliers of the species, as it is illegal to import them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Thanks to Aaron for letting us use his images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"2 Queen + 10-20 workers","offer_id":44339093536990,"sku":"","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen + 15-30 workers","offer_id":44339093569758,"sku":"","price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":44339093602526,"sku":"","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":46610105303262,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/tetramorium-bicarinatum-guinea-ant-516918.jpg?v=1729700970"},{"product_id":"nevada-acorn-ant","title":"Temnothorax nevadensis (Nevada Acorn Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTHIS SPECIES IS POLYGYNOUS, AND COLONIES CAN HAVE MANY QUEENS, BUYING MULTIPLE QUEENS IS  ADVISED FOR TO SPEED UP GROWTH OF THE COLONY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTemnothorax nevadensis, \u003c\/em\u003ealso known as the acorn ant is a small ant that lives throughout western North America. They vary greatly in colour, and have small colonies of up to 200 workers. They are fairly easy to keep, but have small workers and frequent, small feedings- perfect for office desk colonies.  Queens of this species are generally 4-5 mm, while workers can be 2-4 mm. Unlike their eastern counterparts, Nevada Acorn Ants tend to nest more commonly under stones in oak forests and sagebrush deserts. Their recommended temperature is 25-28 degrees Celsius while their recommended humidity levels are 60-70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42401724891358,"sku":"","price":34.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42401725055198,"sku":"","price":45.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42401725219038,"sku":"","price":71.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42401725382878,"sku":"","price":92.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42401725546718,"sku":"","price":108.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/temnothorax-nevadensis-nevada-acorn-ant-826141.jpg?v=1729700913"},{"product_id":"manica-hunteri","title":"Manica hunteri (Giant Fire Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese ants are sold exclusively through our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pages\/partner-network\" title=\"Canada Ant Colony Partner Network\"\u003epartner network\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping costs may be higher for orders that have this item. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis species also has\u003cstrong\u003e supercolonies. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo order colonies with multiple queens, order individual colonies here, and specify you want supercolonies in the \"Order notes\" section or by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManica hunteri\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Hunter's Ruby Ant is a high elevation species, dwelling at the tops of the Rocky Mountains. They are large, with queens ranging from 9.5 to 13 mm and workers from 5 to 9 mm. Little is known about the biology of these ants. They are semi-claustral and accept a fairly wide range of foods in captivity, although they appear to require a very diverse diet and will need to change between multiple food sources. It's theorized that these ants may hunt workers of other species in the wild, and they are frequently found next to \u003cem\u003eFormica \u003c\/em\u003enests in the wild. It has been said that these ants can be fed off of ant brood as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat is vital for this species, and it is recommended to keep them above 27 degrees Celsius. At room temperature, they take 2 years to develop to the worker stage. If heated, they will mature in a little more than 1.5 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you to Jerry from Insect Supplies Canada for letting us use his photos!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42419407716574,"sku":"9407716574","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42419407880414,"sku":"9407880414","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42419408044254,"sku":"9408044254","price":94.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42419408208094,"sku":"9408208094","price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42419408371934,"sku":"9408371934","price":144.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42419408535774,"sku":"9408535774","price":174.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/manica-hunteri-hunters-ruby-ant-439283.jpg?v=1729700883"},{"product_id":"bicolor-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus sayi (Bicolor Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ql-cursor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"Will it chew through my house?\" is the first question I hear from a first-time ant-keeper or any ant-keeper's parents when they look at carpenter ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick disclaimer: your house will be safe as long as it's not made from a crumbly and rotting foundation. There will only be ants if there's water leaking through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamponotus sayi\u003c\/em\u003e, the Bicolor Carpenter ant, is a small arboreal carpenter ant from the Southwestern United States. \u003cem\u003eCamponotus sayi\u003c\/em\u003e, along with \u003cem\u003eCamponotus discolor\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCamponotus decipiens\u003c\/em\u003e (pictured) can be distinguished by the red head and thorax, and black abdomen. These carpenter ants are on the smaller side, with queens ranging from 9 to 12 mm and workers ranging from 5 to 11 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ones we sell are from the Southern US, where populations don't require hibernation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other carpenter ants, i\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et prefers low humidity from 30-50%, and slightly higher temperatures at 25-28 degrees Celsius, though it surprisingly is one of the slowest growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42419875905758,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42419876069598,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42419876233438,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42419876397278,"sku":null,"price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42419876561118,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42419876724958,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-sayi-bicolor-carpenter-ant-462635.jpg?v=1729700828"},{"product_id":"little-black-ant","title":"Monomorium minimum (Little Black Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonomorium minimum, \u003c\/em\u003eThe Little Black Ant, is one of the most common ants in North America. One of the most prolific species, this species requires relatively hot areas. In Canada, they seem to be only present in the hot sandy soils at the south of Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Workers range from 1 to 1.5 mm and queens range in size from 3.5 to 4.5 mm. As a small species, \u003cem\u003eMonomorium minimum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshould be kept at high temperatures of above 26 degrees Celsius and humidity levels above 65%.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a whole, these ants are a pleasure to keep, so long as you're willing to spend some effort on containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}'\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Monomorium minimum\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMonomorium minimum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\\r\"}'\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Little black ant\"}'\u003eLittle black ant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}'\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmicinae | Genus Monomorium | Species: M. minimum\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFamily: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmicinae | Genus Monomorium | Species: M. minimum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}'\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Monomorium minimum is an intermidate leved species.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMonomorium minimum is an intermediate level species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}'\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":91,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":136}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This species can be found throughout North America. Unlike it's destructive counter parts (Monomorium pharaonis and Monomorium floricola)  this species is non invasive and lives in many parts of both USA and Canada. Here in Canada, there has been recorded records in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. \u0026quot;}\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis species can be found throughout North America. Unlike it's destructive counter parts (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonomorium pharaonis and Monomorium floricola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) this species is non invasive and lives in many parts of both USA and Canada. Here in Canada, there has been recorded records in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}'\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":13,\"2\":\"http:\/\/antwiki.org\/\"}{\"1\":24}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":13,\"2\":{\"2\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1136076},\"9\":1}}{\"1\":24}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"According to antwiki.org, Monomorium minimun can be found in \\\"essentially all habitats, ranging from arid grasslands and shrubs to pinyon-juniper forests to ponderosa pine-riparian sites. It is found most often in open areas.\\\" It has been recorded that Monomorium minimum mostly nests in sandy soils.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccording to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/antwiki.org\/\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eantwiki.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Monomorium minimun can be found in \"essentially all habitats, ranging from arid grasslands and shrubs to pinyon-juniper forests to ponderosa pine-riparian sites. 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This humidity can be acquired by keeping them in a standard test tube set up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}'\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species will survive any where from 5-35C. Monomorium minimum can survive perfectly fine in room temperature but it is recommended to provide them with extra heating to shorten the egg to worker time. Additional heat can also premote queens to lay more eggs. 27-30C is the best temperature to premote extra and faster growth. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species will survive any where from 5-35C. Monomorium minimum can survive perfectly fine in room temperature but it is recommended to provide them with extra heating to shorten the egg to worker time. Additional heat can also premote queens to lay more eggs. 27-30C is the best temperature to premote extra and faster growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}'\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Colonies native to Canada are able to hibernate anywhere from 5-10C. Although you can hibernate them, they can survive perfectly fine without hibernation and will grow all year long. Monomorium minimum colonies imported from areas with consistent temperature (i.e some parts of USA) do not possess the ability to hibernate. Hibernating a Monomorium minimum colony obtained from an area with consistant temperatures all yeah long can result in the death of the colony or the loss of many workers. It is generally not recommeneded to hibernate Monomrium minimum due to this fact. When purchasing a colony you won't be able to know if ti was obtained from Canada or USA.\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies native to Canada are able to hibernate anywhere from 5-10C. Although you can hibernate them, they can survive perfectly fine without hibernation and will grow all year long. Monomorium minimum colonies imported from areas with consistent temperature (i.e some parts of USA) do not possess the ability to hibernate. Hibernating a Monomorium minimum colony obtained from an area with consistant temperatures all year long can result in the death of the colony or the loss of many workers. It is generally not recommeneded to hibernate Monomrium minimum due to this fact. When purchasing a colony you won't be able to know if ti was obtained from Canada or USA.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}'\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Wild Monomorium minimum colonies have been recorded nesting in wood, soil, and under rocks and logs. Colonies generally make shallow nests which are usually less then 10 cm deep.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWild Monomorium minimum colonies have been recorded nesting in wood, soil, and under rocks and logs. Colonies generally make shallow nests which are usually less then 10 cm deep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}'\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":151,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":196}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Monomorium minimum are typically hard to house due to their tendancy to escape things. Although they aren't as bad as their destructive counter parts (Monomorium floricola and Monomorium pharaonis) they will still need a formicarium with no gaps because of their small size. Any formicarium with even the smallest gaps are not recommended. Typically most arylic nests will work but some have had success with keeping them in the Tarheel Ants Inception Chamber and the Tarheel Ants Mini Hearth. Any nest from the Buckeye Myrmecology line should be able to contain Monomorium minimum. \u0026quot;}\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMonomorium minimum are typically hard to house due to their tendancy to escape things. Although they aren't as bad as their destructive counter parts (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonomorium floricola and Monomorium pharaonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) they will still need a formicarium with no gaps because of their small size. Any formicarium with even the smallest gaps are not recommended. Typically most arylic nests will work but some have had success with keeping them in the Tarheel Ants Inception Chamber and the Tarheel Ants Mini Hearth. Any nest from the Buckeye Myrmecology line should be able to contain Monomorium minimum. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}'\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Like most species within the Genus Monomorium, they are extremely fast growing due to their ability to inbreed and their short egg to worker time. You might think that this means you will need a large nest but because of their small workers size, any small nest from the Buckeye Myrmecology line will work fine. Due to their frequent inbreeding, it is recommended to get the next size up from the Buckeye Myrmecology line when you see all chambers adequately full. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLike most species within the Genus Monomorium, they are extremely fast growing due to their ability to inbreed and their short egg to worker time. You might think that this means you will need a large nest but because of their small workers size, any small nest from the Buckeye Myrmecology line will work fine. Due to their frequent inbreeding, it is recommended to get the next size up from the Buckeye Myrmecology line when you see all chambers adequately full.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}'\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Monomorium minimum is an intermediate level species. Care wise this species is extremely easy because of how non picky they can be with almost anything. Containment of this species is hard. It is recommended to use an airtight outworld with fluon to prevent escapes. As for nest types, it is recommeneded to use a Buckeye Myrmecology nest as they are able to contain them relatively well. Colonies of the species Monomorium minimum can inbreed within the nests which often results in colonies having hundreds of queens if the correct care is provided. This species is extremely fast growing because of their ability to have multiple queens and their fast egg to worker growth rate (3-4 weeks). This species is good for new or experienced ant keepers who are looking for a fast growing, easy to care for species to keep.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMonomorium minimum is an intermediate level species. Care wise this species is extremely easy because of how non picky they can be with almost anything. Containment of this species is hard. It is recommended to use an airtight outworld with fluon to prevent escapes. As for nest types, it is recommeneded to use a Buckeye Myrmecology nest as they are able to contain them relatively well. Colonies of the species Monomorium minimum can inbreed within the nests which often results in colonies having hundreds of queens if the correct care is provided. This species is extremely fast growing because of their ability to have multiple queens and their fast egg to worker growth rate (3-4 weeks). This species is good for new or experienced ant keepers who are looking for a fast growing, easy to care for species to keep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}'\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Monomorium minimum will have nuptial flights recorded in march. In captivity this species will be able to either mate within the outworld or within the nest. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMonomorium minimum will have nuptial flights recorded in march. In captivity this species will be able to either mate within the outworld or within the nest.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}'\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen, Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueen, Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}'\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Monomorium_minimum\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Monomorium_minimum\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Monomorium_minimum\" class=\"in-cell-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Monomorium_minimum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42420268073182,"sku":"0268073182","price":29.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42420268597470,"sku":"0268597470","price":34.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42420268761310,"sku":"0268761310","price":38.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42420268925150,"sku":"0268925150","price":49.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42420269088990,"sku":"0269088990","price":59.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42420269252830,"sku":"0269252830","price":76.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/monomorium-minimum-little-black-ant-291567.jpg?v=1729700886"},{"product_id":"tetramorium-simillimum","title":"Tetramorium simillimum (Yellow Guinea Ant) (PREORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTetramorium simillimum is one of our only legal \"exotics\". Present in homes (although rarely) and in greenhouses, these are one of the tramp ant species which don't need hibernation, are super polygynous, and will grow FAST.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll queens are sourced legally through collecting in areas surrounding greenhouses, and then captive bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as we know, we are the only legal suppliers of the species, as it is illegal to import them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Thanks to Martin for letting us use his images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42420271448286,"sku":"0271448286","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queens + 10-20 workers","offer_id":42420271612126,"sku":"0271612126","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queens + 15-30 workers","offer_id":42420271775966,"sku":"0271775966","price":114.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 queens + 30-50 workers","offer_id":42420271939806,"sku":"0271939806","price":189.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/tetramorium-simillimum-yellow-guinea-ant-134883.jpg?v=1729700965"},{"product_id":"bicolor-harvester-ant","title":"Messor minor hesperius \"Red\" (Canary Islands Harvester Ants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMessor minor\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Canary Islands Harvester Ant is an old world harvester ant from around the Mediterranean sea, from southern Italy to northern Africa. Unlike New world Harvester ants, like \u003cem\u003ePogonomyrmex\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMessor\u003c\/em\u003e creates a sort of \"ant bread\". Larger workers in the colony will deshell seeds and chew them up to create a type of food which is fed directly to the larvae. These ants are relatively docile, and are particularly fast growing. Mature colonies will grow up to 50,000 workers of 3 sizes; minors, media, and majors, ranging overall from 4 to 11mm, with queens of up to 12mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Messor minor Care Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/blogs\/articles\/messor-minor-care-sheet\"\u003ecare sheet on bicolor harvester ants here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these ants are found in areas where temperatures are high year-round, hibernation is not needed, and the colony should be kept close to 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels of 50-70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos Courtesy of Sarah Gregg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42420292911326,"sku":"0292911326","price":102.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42420293075166,"sku":"0293075166","price":121.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42420293239006,"sku":"0293239006","price":134.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42420293402846,"sku":"0293402846","price":151.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42420293566686,"sku":"0293566686","price":188.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42420293730526,"sku":"0293730526","price":225.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/messor-minor-hesperius-red-canary-islands-harvester-ants-424632.jpg?v=1729700882"},{"product_id":"chestnut-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus castaneus (Chestnut Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's my theory that \u003cem\u003eCamponotus castaneus\u003c\/em\u003e, the Chestnut Carpenter Ant, used to be more widely distributed across Ontario. These beautiful ants are bright orange and one of the largest ants in North America. They form large colonies, but are typically timid and come out only at night amidst mixed forests and savannah. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's theorized that many Northern species of ants are darker in colour in order to absorb more heat. It shouldn't be surprising then, that in Canada, these ants are now found only on Point Pelee-- the Southermost tip, although they likely lived more widely around the coast of Lake Erie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they fly later in the year than other carpenter ant species, it is expected that colonies are slightly smaller at the end of the year. Queens range from 17-18mm, and workers from 7-17mm. These ants should be kept closer to 28 degrees C with a humidity around 60%. Unlike other carpenter ants, these are a soil nesting species which require higher humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42421086847198,"sku":"CAC-CAM-CAS-00","price":88.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42421087011038,"sku":"CAC-CAM-CAS-01","price":97.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42421087174878,"sku":"CAC-CAM-CAS-05","price":109.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42421087338718,"sku":"CAC-CAM-CAS-10","price":145.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42421087502558,"sku":"CAC-CAM-CAS-25","price":178.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42421087666398,"sku":"CAC-CAM-CAS-50","price":236.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-castaneus-chestnut-carpenter-ant-568355.jpg?v=1729700798"},{"product_id":"camponotus-americanus-american-carpenter-ant","title":"Camponotus americanus  (American Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eI personally despise American Carpenter Ants. These ants are one of the perfect species. In fact, it would be my favorite native species. These ants are extremely large, with minor workers as large as 12mm and queens approaching 18mm. Majors of the species reach 17mm. These ants were previously classified under the \u003cem\u003eTanaemyrmex\u003c\/em\u003e subgenus, which can be distinguished by their thinner heads. The heads of these carpenter ants are thinner and contain less muscle, as they are soil nesting ants rather than wood nesting carpenter ants. They're also crepuscular, appearing only at dawn and dusk. These ants appear in a limited number of habitats in Canada. Oak forests, oak savannah, and juniper shrublands, which are habitats on the brink of destruction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, despite having found multiple populations and sites of the species, I've been absolutely unable to obtain any queens. They're easy ants, kept around 50% humidity and around 25 degrees Celsius. Being a northern species of Carpenter ants, lower temperatures are more acceptable for the species, and it in fact aids their gut bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen (PRE ORDER)","offer_id":42421089337566,"sku":"CAC-CAM-AMR-00","price":92.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers (PREORDER)","offer_id":42421089501406,"sku":"CAC-CAM-AMR-01","price":102.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42421089665246,"sku":"CAC-CAM-AMR-05","price":113.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42421089829086,"sku":"CAC-CAM-AMR-10","price":134.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42421089992926,"sku":"CAC-CAM-AMR-25","price":168.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42421090156766,"sku":"CAC-CAM-AMR-50","price":200.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/Screenshot2025-04-16000248.png?v=1744776202"},{"product_id":"camponotus-laevissimus","title":"Camponotus laevissimus (Glacial Carpenter Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  Camponotus laevissimus or the Glacial Carpenter Ant, is a very exciting species. A large and striking species, they're uniquely shiny black. Unlike similarly sized carpenter ant species, they are both active in the day and run along quite quickly. While not shy, they run and react quickly in response to their surroundings, whether it be potential prey or predator. With large soldier ants, in the northern end of their distribution they will carve out large nests in \u003cstrong\u003erotting\u003c\/strong\u003e (not the kind you would find in your house) wood. In the southern end they will often nest in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus belongs to the Camponotus subgenus. With workers ranging from 7 to 18mm, and queens ranging from 16-19mm, they're most readily separated from similarly sized Camponotus by their shiny black body with sparse white hairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is an amazing pick for beginners. Though brood grows slowly due to their large size, their care is very simple, consisting of the usual sugar water and insects combination. They can be housed in basically any nest, wooden nests included. Hibernation is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGlacial Carpenter Ant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormicinae\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e| Genus:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e| Species:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC. laevissimus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus \u003c\/span\u003eis a beginner level species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 41px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 41px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 41px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 41px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 41px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 41px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species can only be found in western North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 42px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 42px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 42px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVaried. Found from pinewood forest to grasslands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonogynous, meaning only one queen in a single colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 18 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMajors will approach 18 mm, minors will stay around 7-8mm, with medias being anywhere in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 64px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 64px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 64px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 64px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe typical insect and sugar water combination is more than adequate for this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHumidity should be greater than 20%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeating will drastically decrease the time from egg to worker, and this species can be heated safely up until 30 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiapause is required for this species, and should consist of a fridge hibernation for 3-4 months once a year when they stop growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 60px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 60px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 60px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 60px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest in rotting wood and in their southern distribution in the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNearly any setup will work for them, including Tarheel Ants formicarium, other plaster nests, acrylic nests, and wood nests as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 39px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will get larger than 10,000 workers, but will both take a while to get there and not get to that size unless you feed them enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 44.1562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 44px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 44.1562px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 44px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 44.1562px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCamponotus laevissimus is a very strikingly beautiful ant. With large shiny black workers, their behavior is unique among Camponotus species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 11.3438px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 11.3438px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 11.3438px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies will have their nuptial flights during late Spring to early Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 58px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" data-mce-style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_essigi\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_essigi\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_laevissimus\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_laevissimus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elaevissimus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos courtesy of @nurbsants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. 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They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42421293449438,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-00","price":65.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers","offer_id":42421293646046,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-01","price":73.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers","offer_id":42421293809886,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-05","price":83.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42421293973726,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-10","price":114.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42421294137566,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-25","price":140.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42421294301406,"sku":"CAC-CAM-LVS-50","price":188.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/camponotus-laevissimus-glacial-carpenter-ant-720558.jpg?v=1729700798"},{"product_id":"little-honeypot-ant","title":"Myrmecocystus testaceus (Little Honeypot Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMyrmecocystus testaceus\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Little Honeypot Ant is the only True honeypot species from Canada. This species requires hot conditions, being only known in Canada from a couple records in the Okanagan desert, and last sighted in 2012. Unfortunately, due to the habitat destruction, it is not a species we collect in the area-- our specimens are collected from Northern California, where the species is much more common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneypot ants are well known for their hanging repletes-- workers with specialized social stomachs hanging off the chamber ceilings. In the wild, honeypot ants farm aphids and collect sugar secretions from galls, and nectar from the various desert flowers, and in particular fruits of the Prickly-Pear cactus. Large volumes of this liquid are stored and consumed during times where food is less abundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough honeypot ants will hunt live insects, they are primarily scavengers, eating dried up and dead insects. Interestingly, some \u003cem\u003eMyrmecocystus\u003c\/em\u003e are associated with harvester ants, \u003cem\u003ePogonomyrmex\u003c\/em\u003e and will collect their dried bodies, presumably as a food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneypot ants must be reared in nests with overhands-- in particular, nests from Tarheel ants are specially designed for these species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a desert species, these ants should be kept at or above 30 degrees Celsius at around 60% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you to \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e冯浈皓 for letting us use his amazing photos of this species!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck out his website, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/insectaintegration.com\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIISDW – Insecta Integration Specimen Database Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs well, thank you so much to Gary Alpert for his photo of the replete worker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThank you to @benxixi as well for his photos of the captive colonies!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. 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When it comes to proteins, Pheidole pilifera will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole pilifera have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. It is recommended to break them into small pieces to make it easier for the ants to consume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}'\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies should be kept at around 65% humidity.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies should be kept at around 65% humidity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature\"}'\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole pillifera should be kept at around 28C for optimal growth. Room temperature will work fine but coloneis might not grow as fast.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole pillifera should be kept at around 28C for optimal growth. 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Colonies can also be found nesting in regular soil.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}'\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole pillifera will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole pillifera will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}'\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole pillifera is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole pillifera is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}'\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueen, Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}'\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.formiculture.com\/topic\/2442-finding-pheidole-pilifera\/\\nantwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_pilifera\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ehttps:\/\/www.formiculture.com\/topic\/2442-finding-pheidole-pilifera\/\u003cbr\u003eantwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_pilifera\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen","offer_id":42421825798366,"sku":"1825798366","price":114.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 workers (Boosted)","offer_id":42421826191582,"sku":"1826191582","price":129.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 workers (Boosted)","offer_id":42421826617566,"sku":"1826617566","price":154.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 workers","offer_id":42421826879710,"sku":"1826879710","price":209.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42421827043550,"sku":"1827043550","price":229.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42421827207390,"sku":"1827207390","price":317.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/pheidole-pilifera-hairy-big-headed-ant-487415.jpg?v=1729700893"},{"product_id":"liometopum-luctuosum","title":"Liometopum luctuosum (Mourning Tree Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e We do not offer live guarantee for this species other than through shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey're large, they're fast growing, they're bombastic, \u003cem\u003eLiometopum luctuosum\u003c\/em\u003e. With massive colonies in the hundreds of thousands of workers, if they're in the area you're going to find out sooner or later especially with their massive trails. Their large monogynous queens will be sent out in the thousands during nuptial flights, and will found with dozens of nanitics, one of their most defining features. Workers will collect all sorts of sugary liquids and insects, ranging from small fruit flies to large beetles. They're well loved in Canada, and as a result can be a bit pricey. Not often known is that they actually exhibit a large extent of polymorphism, with distinct majors, larger ants, and distinct minors, smaller ants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiometopum luctuosum have brown-gray queens and workers from 10-12 mm and 4-6 mm respectively. Though closely related to the species Liometopum occidentale, they can be separated by their more flat colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is not the best pick for beginners. Take care to make sure they have access to sugars at all times, but other than that they are very good at thriving. Perhaps too much, which gets to the main problem with them. With fast growth rates and large colonies, they can get out of control. They will escape eventually no matter what, but this can be mediated with Fluon or other escape preventing barriers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiometopum luctuosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMourning Tree Ant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Dolichoderinae | Genus: Liometopum | Species: L. luctuosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiometopum luctuosum is an intermediate species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}' style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}' style=\"height: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis species can only be found in western North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}' style=\"height: 16px;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}' style=\"height: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenerally in wooded areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}' style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}' style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is monogynous meaning they can only have one queen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 10-12 mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}' style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}' style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eWorkers will approach 6-7 mm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nutrition:\"}' style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will eat almost anything.They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole californica have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. \"}' style=\"height: 33px;\"\u003eThis species needs the typical care of insects and sugar water. Being a Dolichoderinae though they need constant access to sugar water, so as a result we recommend a byFormica liquid feeders.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHumidity should be greater than 35%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeating will drastically decrease the time from egg to worker, and this species can be heated safely up to 32 Celsius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eHibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eNesting Habits:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"In the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest primarily in trees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 56.5625px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}' style=\"height: 56.5625px;\"\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}' style=\"height: 56.5625px;\"\u003eAny normal plaster or acrylic setup will work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}' style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColonies can get larger than 10,000 workers, but will both take a while to get there and not get to that size unless you feed them enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eLiometopum luctuosum is a very bombastic species of ant. With fast growing, large ants, and large colonies, it's one of the craziest species in Canada.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}' style=\"height: 58px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 5-10 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 10-25 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 25-50 workers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Badge_2qgie\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root_yj4ah Polaris-Text--bodySm_nvqxj\"\u003eQueen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}' style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Camponotus_luctuosum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's a Test Tube Insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTest tube inserts are upgrades to the test tube setups provided. If purchased, they come with a dark hood to lower light levels for the colony, an insert which provides a living space, and a feeding insert to provide food for the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUngrouted inserts are a blank plastic insert which helps provide a more suitable space for the ants to grip (as opposed to glass tubes), while grouted inserts are bedded with a substrate which helps distribute humidity more evenly throughout the test tube, and helps certain ants create their cocoons more easily. Overall, grouted inserts are more comfortable for the ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will NOT need an insert for colonies in test tubes, but it does help for certain species. IF you are moving the ants into a nest immediately, do NOT get a test tube insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #333232; margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. 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This species has been known to hitchhike on plants and other things making this species able to survive countries like USA and Canada where they would reside in heated structures like greenhouses..\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}'\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species lives almost anywhere but they are recorded to be very abundant in wet forest understories throughout Costa Rica.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species lives almost anywhere but they are recorded to be very abundant in wet forest understories throughout Costa Rica.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}'\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii is primarly monogynous. 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When it comes to proteins, Pheidole anastasii will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole anastasii have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. It is recommended to break them into small pieces to make it easier for the ants to consume.  \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii will eat almost anything. They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. When it comes to proteins, Pheidole anastasii will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items. Pheidole anastasii have been observed to collect seeds and eat them in the wild. It is acceptable to feed them diiferent types of seeds such as dandelion seeds, walnuts, and almonds. It is recommended to break them into small pieces to make it easier for the ants to consume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}'\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies of this species require around 64% humidity.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies of this species require around 64% humidity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}'\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies of this species generally enjoy warmer temperatures. It is recommended to keep this species at around 28C for optimal growth conditions.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies of this species generally enjoy warmer temperatures. 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They can also be found under rocks and soil.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kind of Formicaria:\"}'\u003eKind of Formicaria:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii will do well in most formicaria. It is recommended to avoid wood nests for this species. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}'\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}'\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole anastasii is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole anastasii is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}'\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueen, Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}'\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_anastasii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more tropical areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. 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If you would like multi-queen colonies, buy multiple colonies and specify you want them together in the order comments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLocated in just a short strip of land in the Okanagan Valley, \u003cem\u003ePheidole californica\u003c\/em\u003e is one of very few native Canadian big headed ant species. They’re notable for their strong polymorphism, having small minors and large majors with massive bulky heads. In the wild, minors will collect insect parts and seeds. Majors will then process these into smaller parts for the larvae to be able to eat. Excess seeds will be stored for harder times. Minors will occasionally also collect sugars, and majors will opportunistically try to take down live prey. They will also serve as a source of protection for the colony. Colonies have many queens, and in nature will often break off and move around. A colony's size is largely determined by the number of queens, with smaller single queen colonies having less than a few hundred workers at maturity, and larger dozen queen colonies having thousands of workers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePheidole californica\u003c\/em\u003e are in the pilifera group, a group largely consisting of harvester ants. Workers and queens are red and small, with minors at 2 mm, majors at 4 mm, and queens at 6 mm. They do not need to diapause.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCare for this species is very simple. With some heat, humidity, lots of seeds and protein, they'll grow very fast. Due to their granivorous nature, depending on if they have enough seeds and water they can survive a very long time without care, however they won’t thrive without protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild pictures come from Josiah Kilburn and Toby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"100\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Scientific Name:\"}'\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Common Name:\"}'\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Californian Big-headed Ant\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCalifornian Big-headed Ant\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Taxonomy:\"}'\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Kingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKingdom: Animalia | Phylum: Arthropoda | Class: Insecta | Order: Hymenoptera | Family: Formicidae | Subfamily: Myrmeicinae | Genus: Pheidole | Species: P. californica\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Care Difficulty:\"}'\u003eCare Difficulty:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is a beginner leveled species. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica is a beginner level species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Distribution:\"}'\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can only found in 3 countries (Canada, USA, and Mexico.)  Pheidole californica can only be found in the most westren parts of these countries. As of right now, There are recorded records of P. californica in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Baja California, and Sonora. Here in Canada there is only one province where they can be found. This species has been found multiple times (although rare) in British Coloumbia, typically within the more arid regions of BC.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species can only be found in 3 countries, Canada, USA, and Mexico, in the most western parts of them. They're found from Central America north to just barely reaching into British Columbia, where they're found in very arid climates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Habitat:\"}'\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species can be found in areas with arid conditions. They have been recorded to live in areas with sandy soils. Colonies have also been observed to nest in soil with high clay content.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colony form:\"}'\u003eColony form:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species is polygynous meaning that a colony can have multiple queens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen:\"}'\u003eQueen:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queens of this species reach a size of around 7 mm.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueens of this species reach a size of around 6 mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Worker:\"}'\u003eWorker:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole calidornica workers are able to grow to around 1-2 mm.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica workers are able to grow to around 2 mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Soldier:\"}'\u003eSoldier:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Like all species of Pheidole, this species has majors (also known as soldiers). 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When it comes to proteins, Pheidole californica will take almost any protein source most feeder insects such as, fruit flies, crickets, mealworms, superworms, surinam roaches, and discoid roaches. It is generally recommended to feed larger prey items pre-killed because of their small worker sizes. Colonies will most likely have issues taking down large prey items.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Air humidity:\"}'\u003eAir humidity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica should be kept at humidity levels around 65%.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Temperature:\"}'\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This species is a warm loving species. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal growth. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis species is thermophilic. 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Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica will do well in most formicaria except it is recommended to avoid wood nests. Colonies will do well in any Tarheel ants, Por Amor, and Buckeye Myrmecology nest. Due to their small size, it is recommended to keep them in a nest with tight fitting glass to prevent escapes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Formicaria size:\"}'\u003eFormicaria size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies will often stay relatively small maxing out at a few thousand workers. Due to their small size, colonies can be kept in a small formicarium for the majority of their life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Description:\"}'\u003eDescription:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Pheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica is an amazing beginner species perfect for someone who is looking for an entertaining desk top ant species. Due to their small size, they can be kept in small formicaria making them not take up a lot of space. Colonies will swarm food making it very entertaining to watch as you see large headed soldiers and smaller sized workers consume and break down their food.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Development:\"}'\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Colonies will have their nuptioal flights during April, May, and June, primarly after a rain fall or high humidity.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColonies will have their nuptial flights during April, May, and June, primarily with high humidity and heat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Offering quantity:\"}'\u003eOffering quantity:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Queen,  Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQueen, Queen + 1-5 workers, Queen + 5-10 workers, Queen + 10-25 workers, Queen + 25-50 workers, Queen + 50-100 workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Weblinks:\"}'\u003eWeblinks:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.antwiki.org\/wiki\/Pheidole_californica\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eThis species comes from more warm areas than Canada, and are not cold-tolerant. Thus, we will not ship them in the winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"2 Queen + 10-20 workers","offer_id":48017672667358,"sku":null,"price":194.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queen + 15-30 workers","offer_id":42422588178654,"sku":"2588178654","price":269.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42422588342494,"sku":"2588342494","price":419.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42422588506334,"sku":"2588506334","price":799.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/pheidole-californica-californian-big-headed-ant-486318.jpg?v=1729700891"},{"product_id":"blood-mound-ant","title":"Formica sanguinea (Bloody Mound Ants)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica sanguinea\u003c\/em\u003e, or the Bloody Mound Ant, is one that has puzzled many biologists, including Charles Darwin himself. These ants have evolved a unique behaviour; queens will enter the nest of \u003cem\u003eFormica fusca\u003c\/em\u003e, a species related to the silky field ant, and will kill the queen, taking over the colony. Eventually, the workers become brainwashed and begin taking care of the parasite's brood. Eventually, the black host workers are replaced by the red parasitic biological workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of isborants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Conditions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHey! This is a live product. If you are purchasing ants during the winter months, please remember to purchase the \"Winter Shipping (Live Guarantee) (72 hour heat pack + 1 inch foam cushion)\" in order to guarantee the order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(226, 80, 65); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Guarantee Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\" style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eIf live insects arrive cold or flooded please handle with care. Many of these colonies typically pop back up within a few hours. All DOA claims must be made within 24 hours after receiving your insects. Any order with a unacceptable mortality rate, but with a viable colony (e.g. less workers than in the range advertised, less queens or workers than advertised) can be compensated with store credit equal to the loss of value in the shipment, including shipping and extra packaging. Any order with DOAs, but which do not fall out of the initially advertised\/promised range of workers will NOT be compensated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDOA claims which are a total loss will be re-shipped 1 more time FREE of charge with photographic evidence. Orders where shipping is more than 30% of the total value of the order will be refunded proportionally to the loss of value in the shipment, INCLUDING test tube inserts which are purchased with the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eWe guarantee live arrival on Xpresspost and priority shipments, as well as pickup and local delivery. Only orders that are accepted on the first delivery attempt will be eligible for DOA credit, no exceptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLive guarantee is VOID if you choose expedited shipping. In the winter, it is VOID if no extra packing is purchased. Fertility guarantee claims or live guarantee claims made within the month after arrival must be made with a timestamped photo of BOTH the queen alive upon arrival AND a timestamped photo of the dead specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eExpedited shipping can be a budget friendly method but does not always have the best results. If your order is going to be in transit more than 3 business days please do not choose this method or choose at your own risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDURING THE WINTER MONTHS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD BACK SHIPMENTS IF WE DECIDE ITS TOO COLD TO SHIP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 50, 50); margin: 0px 0px 19.4444px; font-family: Helvetica, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, \"Lucida Grande\", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePlease note that orders to outdoor community mail boxes, or other outdoor locations void our live guarantee. If your address consists of an outdoor mail box or location, please make arrangements to have the order delivered to a friends house, or to your place of employment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a warning, we will NOT ship live ants into the US unless the receiver has a permit. If such an order is made, it will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee and restocking fee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch5 id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor US Ant Keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe can't ship live ants to the US, but we've partnered with \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStateside Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to help spread ant keeping. They're a highly reputable ant store and ship to all states in the lower 48. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can check them out \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.statesideants.com\/?ref=DOWNTHEANTHILL\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and use code DTAHAFFIL for 10% off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Queen + 5-10 host workers","offer_id":42422599418078,"sku":"2599418078","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 1-5 biological workers","offer_id":42422599581918,"sku":"2599581918","price":75.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 5-10 biological workers","offer_id":42422599745758,"sku":"2599745758","price":100.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 10-25 biological workers","offer_id":42422599909598,"sku":"2599909598","price":115.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 25-50 biological workers","offer_id":42422600073438,"sku":"2600073438","price":138.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Queen + 50-100 biological workers","offer_id":42422600237278,"sku":"2600237278","price":155.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/formica-sanguinea-bloody-mound-ants-535567.jpg?v=1729700861"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/collections\/all-ants-838118.jpg?v=1729700628","url":"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/all-ants\/myrmica.oembed","provider":"Canada Ant Colony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}