Heat cable temporarily unavailable — price reduced
This kit normally includes a heat cable. We're out of stock until late September, so the kit price has been reduced while it's missing. The photos still show the cable, since it returns to the kit once stock arrives.
Heat in the meantime: nearly all species need one warm end near 82–85°F, with the other end at or near room temperature. A heat cable is the only heat source we recommend — an inexpensive one is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/07at29R0
Please don't substitute a heat mat or a heat lamp. Both heat too broadly, which defeats the gradient, and they can dry out or overheat the nest. Never heat the whole nest — the ants need to be able to choose.
Questions about your setup? antopiausa@gmail.com
Meet Crematogaster cerasi — the Acrobat Ant. Fast-moving, personality-forward, and constantly active, this is a colony that puts on a show from day one. Named for the acrobatic way they curl their abdomen over their thorax when disturbed, these ants are bold, entertaining, and surprisingly easy to keep. Whether you're brand new to ant keeping or adding a high-energy species to your collection, this kit has everything you need to get started right.
This complete starter kit pairs a live, established Crematogaster cerasi colony with our AntopiaUSA Desktop Ant Farm — a beginner-friendly, modular nest system built for real ant keeping. No misting, no complicated setup, no missing parts. Just open the box and follow the guide.
What's Included:
Live colony with laying queen and workers
1 ant nest
1 outworld
Double liquid feeder test tube setup - one drinking water, one Red Ant Drank (90 day supply of both)
Small container of Fluon with Q-tip applicator
4 test tubes (16 x 150 mm)
4 PVA sponges (blue or grey)
1 blackout shield
10-20 live mealworms (about a 40 day supply for a young colony, less for a larger one)
Feeding tweezers
Large feeding dish
Connector vinyl tubing (3/8 inch OD; Capsule kits use 1/2 inch OD)
AntopiaUSA heat cable - temporarily out of stock until late September. The kit price is reduced while it is missing.
Why Crematogaster cerasi
Crematogaster cerasi is native across much of the eastern and central United States, making them a naturally hardy, climate-tolerant species. They accept a wide variety of foods, adapt quickly to captive conditions, and maintain visible, high-energy activity throughout the day. Their signature abdomen-raising defense display is something you genuinely won't get tired of watching.
Approved Shipping States
Crematogaster cerasi is approved for shipment to the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.
Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.
Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.
We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.
Heat cable temporarily unavailable — price reduced
This kit normally includes a heat cable. We're out of stock until late September, so the kit price has been reduced while it's missing. The photos still show the cable, since it returns to the kit once stock arrives.
Heat in the meantime: nearly all species need one warm end near 82–85°F, with the other end at or near room temperature. A heat cable is the only heat source we recommend — an inexpensive one is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/07at29R0
Please don't substitute a heat mat or a heat lamp. Both heat too broadly, which defeats the gradient, and they can dry out or overheat the nest. Never heat the whole nest — the ants need to be able to choose.
Questions about your setup? antopiausa@gmail.com
Meet Crematogaster cerasi — the Acrobat Ant. Fast-moving, personality-forward, and constantly active, this is a colony that puts on a show from day one. Named for the acrobatic way they curl their abdomen over their thorax when disturbed, these ants are bold, entertaining, and surprisingly easy to keep. Whether you're brand new to ant keeping or adding a high-energy species to your collection, this kit has everything you need to get started right.
This complete starter kit pairs a live, established Crematogaster cerasi colony with our AntopiaUSA Desktop Ant Farm — a beginner-friendly, modular nest system built for real ant keeping. No misting, no complicated setup, no missing parts. Just open the box and follow the guide.
What's Included:
Live colony with laying queen and workers
1 ant nest
1 outworld
Double liquid feeder test tube setup - one drinking water, one Red Ant Drank (90 day supply of both)
Small container of Fluon with Q-tip applicator
4 test tubes (16 x 150 mm)
4 PVA sponges (blue or grey)
1 blackout shield
10-20 live mealworms (about a 40 day supply for a young colony, less for a larger one)
Feeding tweezers
Large feeding dish
Connector vinyl tubing (3/8 inch OD; Capsule kits use 1/2 inch OD)
AntopiaUSA heat cable - temporarily out of stock until late September. The kit price is reduced while it is missing.
Why Crematogaster cerasi
Crematogaster cerasi is native across much of the eastern and central United States, making them a naturally hardy, climate-tolerant species. They accept a wide variety of foods, adapt quickly to captive conditions, and maintain visible, high-energy activity throughout the day. Their signature abdomen-raising defense display is something you genuinely won't get tired of watching.
Approved Shipping States
Crematogaster cerasi is approved for shipment to the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Approved shipping states are listed above. If the species you ordered cannot be legally shipped to your state, we may substitute a comparable species of equal or greater value that we are approved to ship to your location, at our discretion. If we do not have a suitable substitute available, your order will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.
Live arrival guarantee: your colony is covered for 7 days from delivery. To qualify you must be present to receive the package, and you must contact us within 15 minutes of the delivery notification with clear photos or video of any substantial issue. We do not use signature confirmation, so please watch your tracking and don't let the box sit outside in heat or cold.
Every live ant order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost. These are always included in the shipping price.
We ship live ants Monday through Wednesday only, so no colony spends a weekend in transit. During peak season the most that should pass before your order ships is 5-7 days; in slower months it's typically 2-3.
