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:
Your choice of colony size (see options below)
Queens, workers, and brood — active and ready to establish
Live arrival guarantee — recipient must be present at time of delivery
AntopiaUSA Desktop Ant Farm:
DesktopFarm nest frame (White or Red Nest frame)
Clear acrylic outworld with hardened substrate floor
3/8" OD clear vinyl tubing
4 test tubes with PVA sponge humidity system
Decorative plant
Additional Hardware:
Heat cable for temperature regulation
Fluon escape barrier
Every kit ships with a 90-Day Carb & Water Maintenance Pack already placed inside your outworld — two pre-filled test tubes loaded with Red Ant Drank and pure RO water, both sealed with a moisture-barrier cotton plug your ants can drink through effortlessly. Remove the packing paper, unbox your kit, and your colony's nutrition is already handled for the next 90 days. No setup required.
Feeder insects
Feeding Tweezers
Comes with Free Antopiausa Black out Shield With heat cable cut outs
Pipette
Full illustrated setup guide
Ongoing customer support (Monday–Friday)
COLONY SIZE OPTIONS
Starter — 1 queen + 25–40 workers & brood
Established — 4 queens + 75–100 workers & brood
Multi-queen colonies establish faster, recover from stress more effectively, and scale dramatically. If you want activity from the start, go polygyne.
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. Beginners love them for how forgiving they are. Experienced keepers love them for how much personality they pack into a small colony.
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
Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled. A 15% restocking fee will be applied, or at our discretion, a legally shippable substitute species of equal value may be sent in its place.
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:
Your choice of colony size (see options below)
Queens, workers, and brood — active and ready to establish
Live arrival guarantee — recipient must be present at time of delivery
AntopiaUSA Desktop Ant Farm:
DesktopFarm nest frame (White or Red Nest frame)
Clear acrylic outworld with hardened substrate floor
3/8" OD clear vinyl tubing
4 test tubes with PVA sponge humidity system
Decorative plant
Additional Hardware:
Heat cable for temperature regulation
Fluon escape barrier
Every kit ships with a 90-Day Carb & Water Maintenance Pack already placed inside your outworld — two pre-filled test tubes loaded with Red Ant Drank and pure RO water, both sealed with a moisture-barrier cotton plug your ants can drink through effortlessly. Remove the packing paper, unbox your kit, and your colony's nutrition is already handled for the next 90 days. No setup required.
Feeder insects
Feeding Tweezers
Comes with Free Antopiausa Black out Shield With heat cable cut outs
Pipette
Full illustrated setup guide
Ongoing customer support (Monday–Friday)
COLONY SIZE OPTIONS
Starter — 1 queen + 25–40 workers & brood
Established — 4 queens + 75–100 workers & brood
Multi-queen colonies establish faster, recover from stress more effectively, and scale dramatically. If you want activity from the start, go polygyne.
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. Beginners love them for how forgiving they are. Experienced keepers love them for how much personality they pack into a small colony.
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
Orders placed from states not listed above will be automatically cancelled. A 15% restocking fee will be applied, or at our discretion, a legally shippable substitute species of equal value may be sent in its place.
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