Myrmecocystus mendax colony 1 queen 1-5 workers and brood

🪞 Larger Variant of Myrmecocystus mendax – Big, Bold, and Built to Store

🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES! Every order ships with heat packs or ice packs and an insulated box at no extra cost.

Experience one of the most impressive honeypot ant species available — the Larger Variant of Myrmecocystus mendax. Known for their larger body size, exceptional work ethic, and early development of repletes, this desert-dwelling species is both visually stunning and educationally rich.

What’s Included:

• Fertile Queen or Colony – Carefully selected and health-certified

• Workers + Brood – Includes multiple stages of development when applicable

• Free Feeding Dish – Included inside the shipping tube

• Hydration Tube Included – Transfer within 48 hours for optimal care

• Packed in Anti-Flood Shipping Tube – Prevents drowning during transit

• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present at delivery and all eligibility requirements are met

• Need Help? We’re here to walk you through your first transfer step-by-step

🧬 About This Species:

The larger-bodied variant of Myrmecocystus mendax offers everything honeypot lovers appreciate — but with extra size and visual appeal. Known for producing repletes with ease and building large, thriving colonies, this species is ideal for enthusiasts and educational environments alike.

• Larger Worker and Queen Size – More visibility for observation
• Early Replete Production – Fantastic for ant farm displays
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, arid setups
• Excellent for Intermediate Keepers – Rewarding and active species
• Visually Distinct – Bold contrast and recognizable movement

⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:

Available to the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Texas

📌 Important Shipping Info: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 have no suitable substitute available, your order is canceled and refunded minus a 15% restocking fee.

💥 A standout honeypot with size, activity, and beauty. Get your M. mendax variant today.

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.