🐜 Arboreal Carpenter Ant Bundle – Camponotus castaneus

Start your arboreal ant-keeping journey with this complete bundle featuring a Camponotus castaneus queen and workers, housed in a vertical-style standalone nest and paired with the tools and feeders needed to support early colony growth.

This bundle includes:

• Camponotus castaneus queen with 1–5 workers and brood

• AntopiaUSA Arboreal Nest Module (nest only – does not include outworld)

• Red Ant Drank – Liquid Carb Source

• Feeder Tweezers

• Ant Tool Organizer

Why this bundle?
Camponotus castaneus is one of the most beginner-friendly carpenter ant species available. Known for their beautiful reddish coloration and calm behavior, these ants are easy to observe and slow-growing — perfect for keepers looking to enjoy the founding process without rapid overgrowth. This bundle pairs them with an elegant vertical nest and all necessary care tools.

USDA Shipping Restrictions:
This queen is only available to ship to the following states:
TX, NJ, PA, LA, MD, MO, NC, SC, NY, OH, GA, MA, VA, CT, MI, KS, TN, AL, AR, IL, IN, IA, KY, ME, MS, OK, WI

Orders placed outside these states will be refunded for compliance.

Note: The included nest is a standalone unit and does not come with an outworld.

🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!

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What’s Included:

• Fertile Queen – Established workers and various stages of brood.
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for simple feeding directly in the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
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