🪨 Down to Dig: Subterranean Starter Kit
Designed for hobbyists who want to experience the natural digging behavior of desert-dwelling ants, this kit includes everything you need to launch a successful subterranean setup.
This bundle includes:
Pogonomyrmex rugosus queen with 7–15 workers and brood
TexAnts Medium Digging Ant Hill (natural nest with hydration port and clear viewing panel)
Mini Mega Feeder V2
Mini Feeding Dish
Feeder Tweezers
Non-Diluted Fluon (1 dram)
Why this bundle?
Pogonomyrmex rugosus are one of the most industrious and visually striking harvester ants native to the Southwest. This kit is tailored to bring out their natural digging instincts in a beautifully functional habitat. Paired with feeding and maintenance tools, it’s everything you need to get started the right way.
USDA Shipping Restrictions:
This queen may only be shipped to the following states:
CA, KS, OK, TX, CO, NM, NV, AZ, UT
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen And established workers and 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
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
Designed for hobbyists who want to experience the natural digging behavior of desert-dwelling ants, this kit includes everything you need to launch a successful subterranean setup.
This bundle includes:
Pogonomyrmex rugosus queen with 7–15 workers and brood
TexAnts Medium Digging Ant Hill (natural nest with hydration port and clear viewing panel)
Mini Mega Feeder V2
Mini Feeding Dish
Feeder Tweezers
Non-Diluted Fluon (1 dram)
Why this bundle?
Pogonomyrmex rugosus are one of the most industrious and visually striking harvester ants native to the Southwest. This kit is tailored to bring out their natural digging instincts in a beautifully functional habitat. Paired with feeding and maintenance tools, it’s everything you need to get started the right way.
USDA Shipping Restrictions:
This queen may only be shipped to the following states:
CA, KS, OK, TX, CO, NM, NV, AZ, UT
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen And established workers and 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
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
Designed for hobbyists who want to experience the natural digging behavior of desert-dwelling ants, this kit includes everything you need to launch a successful subterranean setup.
This bundle includes:
Pogonomyrmex rugosus queen with 7–15 workers and brood
TexAnts Medium Digging Ant Hill (natural nest with hydration port and clear viewing panel)
Mini Mega Feeder V2
Mini Feeding Dish
Feeder Tweezers
Non-Diluted Fluon (1 dram)
Why this bundle?
Pogonomyrmex rugosus are one of the most industrious and visually striking harvester ants native to the Southwest. This kit is tailored to bring out their natural digging instincts in a beautifully functional habitat. Paired with feeding and maintenance tools, it’s everything you need to get started the right way.
USDA Shipping Restrictions:
This queen may only be shipped to the following states:
CA, KS, OK, TX, CO, NM, NV, AZ, UT
Orders placed from outside the approved states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen And established workers and 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
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
