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• Fertile Queen – Carefully selected and ready to build a colony
• Workers + Brood – Multiple life stages included for stability and growth
• Free Feeding Dish – Easy feeding right in the test tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transport tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and proper shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Reach out via phone or email — we’ll walk you through the transfer process step by step
Camponotus sansabeanus is a stunning western U.S. species known for its large size, bold coloration, and manageable temperament — perfect for those new to ant keeping or looking to add a showpiece colony to their collection.
• Wide Distribution – Native to arid and semi-arid regions across the western United States
• Slow and Steady – Early growth is gradual, but colony momentum increases significantly with time
• Striking Appearance – Known for vibrant gold-to-brown coloration with contrasting dark features
• Great for Beginners – Calm disposition and reliable growth make this a fan favorite
This species has been documented nesting under rocks and in open soil habitats and is notable for its flexibility in dry climates and mild-mannered behavior (Mackay, 2000).
Available to the following states:
Texas, California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
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.
• Fertile Queen – Carefully selected and ready to build a colony
• Workers + Brood – Multiple life stages included for stability and growth
• Free Feeding Dish – Easy feeding right in the test tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transport tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and proper shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Reach out via phone or email — we’ll walk you through the transfer process step by step
Camponotus sansabeanus is a stunning western U.S. species known for its large size, bold coloration, and manageable temperament — perfect for those new to ant keeping or looking to add a showpiece colony to their collection.
• Wide Distribution – Native to arid and semi-arid regions across the western United States
• Slow and Steady – Early growth is gradual, but colony momentum increases significantly with time
• Striking Appearance – Known for vibrant gold-to-brown coloration with contrasting dark features
• Great for Beginners – Calm disposition and reliable growth make this a fan favorite
This species has been documented nesting under rocks and in open soil habitats and is notable for its flexibility in dry climates and mild-mannered behavior (Mackay, 2000).
Available to the following states:
Texas, California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
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.
