What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Ready to grow her colony
• Workers + Brood – Includes ants in various life stages
• Free Feeding Dish – Makes feeding easy inside the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared transport tube to prevent flooding, plus includes a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for safe, long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package
• Need Help? Our team is happy to guide you through a smooth transfer — email or call us anytime
🔥 Why Formica?
Formica ants are known for their agility, curiosity, and speed — a favorite among intermediate keepers who want a dynamic, engaging colony.
• Lightning-Fast Foragers – Formica are some of the fastest-moving ants in North America
• Highly Explorative – Expect active workers that patrol and interact constantly with their environment
• Visually Stunning – Sleek, polished appearance with a commanding presence
• Native to Texas – Well adapted to warm, arid, or semi-humid captive setups
Formica species are frequently cited in entomological research for their advanced foraging strategies, trail-laying behavior, and complex colony dynamics, making them one of the most scientifically studied ant genera in North America (Trager, 1998).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Texas Only —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.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Ready to grow her colony
• Workers + Brood – Includes ants in various life stages
• Free Feeding Dish – Makes feeding easy inside the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared transport tube to prevent flooding, plus includes a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for safe, long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package
• Need Help? Our team is happy to guide you through a smooth transfer — email or call us anytime
🔥 Why Formica?
Formica ants are known for their agility, curiosity, and speed — a favorite among intermediate keepers who want a dynamic, engaging colony.
• Lightning-Fast Foragers – Formica are some of the fastest-moving ants in North America
• Highly Explorative – Expect active workers that patrol and interact constantly with their environment
• Visually Stunning – Sleek, polished appearance with a commanding presence
• Native to Texas – Well adapted to warm, arid, or semi-humid captive setups
Formica species are frequently cited in entomological research for their advanced foraging strategies, trail-laying behavior, and complex colony dynamics, making them one of the most scientifically studied ant genera in North America (Trager, 1998).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Texas Only —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.
