{"title":"Supercolonial Ants","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkay, okay, technically these aren't just supercolonies. They're ans which are \u003cem\u003emulticolonial\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003esupercolonial\u003c\/em\u003e. These ants build vast, interconnected networks of colonies that work together as one. With multiple queens, no aggression between nests, and enormous population sizes, supercolony ants are a marvel of cooperation and expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile ants with supercolonies will work together with unrelated ants, while multicolonial ants only collaborate with relatives (e.g. sister or cousin colonies). We source our multicolonial ants from isolated populations which are often a bit more inbred and willing to work together, meaning that you can combine any number of the colonies of these species you purchase from us here.\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. 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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","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":"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":"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":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":21311044026445,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-10","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen + 35-75 workers","offer_id":21311046549581,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-25","price":109.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":21311048286285,"sku":"CAC-MYR-INC-50","price":154.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 100-200 workers","offer_id":47042161410270,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"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":"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. 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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). Majors of this species will range anywhere from 4-5 mm.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLike all species of Pheidole, this species has majors (also known as soldiers). Majors of this species will range anywhere from 4 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\":\"Males:\"}'\u003eMales:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"There are no recorded sizes of Pheidole californica males.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica males are 3-4mm.\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\":\"Nutrition:\"}'\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. \"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePheidole californica will eat almost anything. They will easily take most carbohydrates without issue, this includes: seeds, nuts, honey, sugar water, honey water, and sunburst ant nectar. They're largely granivorous, so when it comes to carbs seeds should be your first pick. 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. It is recommended to keep colonies above 28C for optimal 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='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Hibernation is not needed nor recommended for this species. Colonies can grow all year long. \"}'\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\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nesting Habits:\"}'\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.\"}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the wild they have been observed to nest in sandy soil under objects such as wood, rocks, and other cover.\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 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.\"}'\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":"1 Queen + 10-20 workers","offer_id":48413368451294,"sku":null,"price":195.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Queen + 10-20 workers","offer_id":48017672667358,"sku":null,"price":394.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Queen + 15-30 workers","offer_id":42422588178654,"sku":"2588178654","price":469.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":42422588342494,"sku":"2588342494","price":519.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":42422588506334,"sku":"2588506334","price":899.99,"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":"formica-adamsi-micro-queen-mound-ant","title":"Formica adamsi (Micro Queen 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\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica adamsi\u003c\/em\u003e are one of the rarest ants in Canada. They are similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/red-wood-ant?srsltid=AfmBOor26aiJO86Sc9NXpO7LgdZ4tBSyUa_U6sKUDw97oxlvANkvylMT\" title=\"Formica integra for sale\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormica integra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but remarkably have queens which are smaller than their workers, and whose abdomens expands to accomodate more egg laying\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 \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":"1 Queen + 25-50 workers","offer_id":47476433256670,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-25","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Queen + 50-100 workers","offer_id":47476433322206,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-50","price":319.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Queen + 150-200 workers","offer_id":47476433387742,"sku":"CAC-FOR-ORE-100","price":449.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/Screenshot_2025-08-28_162326.png?v=1756413098"}],"url":"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/pa\/collections\/supercolonial-ants.oembed","provider":"Canada Ant Colony","version":"1.0","type":"link"}