Not a kit — the colony on its own, for a keeper who already has a setup.
Dorymyrmex insanus is fast, restless and built for heat. It earned the name crazy pyramid ant from the frantic, zig-zagging way it moves the second anything disturbs it — a small desert species with big energy, and one of the more entertaining colonies you can watch. One worker finds food and the whole crew arrives, which makes feeding genuinely fun. They are quick, so keep your tubing connections snug and run a Fluon barrier around the outworld. Your colony arrives with a queen, 5-10 workers and brood, so you skip the slowest and most fragile stage of founding.
This listing is the living colony only. If you do not already own a nest, outworld and feeding gear, buy the Crazy Pyramid Ant Colony Kit instead — it is the same colony with the complete setup built around it.
What's Included
Live Dorymyrmex insanus colony — 1 queen, 5-10 workers and brood
Dual test tube setup — a secure anti-flood transit tube plus a hydration tube with a water reservoir for long term support
Free feeding dish, preloaded inside the tube for easy feeding right out of the box
Live arrival guarantee, when someone is present at delivery and all eligibility requirements are met
Direct support from us on colony transfer and care — just email or call
Feeding
Red Ant Drank is their carbohydrate source and stays available at all times. For protein, offer fresh killed feeder insects only — never frozen, and never gel. Sugars and nectar are what this species wants most, so there is no seed setup to think about.
Heat
This species needs 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.
Approved Shipping States
Dorymyrmex insanus may only be shipped to the following states:
Arizona · California · Colorado · Kansas · Nevada · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Utah
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.
Not a kit — the colony on its own, for a keeper who already has a setup.
Dorymyrmex insanus is fast, restless and built for heat. It earned the name crazy pyramid ant from the frantic, zig-zagging way it moves the second anything disturbs it — a small desert species with big energy, and one of the more entertaining colonies you can watch. One worker finds food and the whole crew arrives, which makes feeding genuinely fun. They are quick, so keep your tubing connections snug and run a Fluon barrier around the outworld. Your colony arrives with a queen, 5-10 workers and brood, so you skip the slowest and most fragile stage of founding.
This listing is the living colony only. If you do not already own a nest, outworld and feeding gear, buy the Crazy Pyramid Ant Colony Kit instead — it is the same colony with the complete setup built around it.
What's Included
Live Dorymyrmex insanus colony — 1 queen, 5-10 workers and brood
Dual test tube setup — a secure anti-flood transit tube plus a hydration tube with a water reservoir for long term support
Free feeding dish, preloaded inside the tube for easy feeding right out of the box
Live arrival guarantee, when someone is present at delivery and all eligibility requirements are met
Direct support from us on colony transfer and care — just email or call
Feeding
Red Ant Drank is their carbohydrate source and stays available at all times. For protein, offer fresh killed feeder insects only — never frozen, and never gel. Sugars and nectar are what this species wants most, so there is no seed setup to think about.
Heat
This species needs 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.
Approved Shipping States
Dorymyrmex insanus may only be shipped to the following states:
Arizona · California · Colorado · Kansas · Nevada · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Utah
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.
