the grandest honeypot ant species in the continental United States — and one of the rarest available to keepers. Myrmecocystus placodops produces show-stopping repletes that hang like amber droplets from the nest ceiling. A true collector's centerpiece, elusive in nature and nearly impossible to source.
Each listing below is an established, one-of-a-kind colony with a laying queen, active workers, Repletes and brood in all stages. Stock is extremely limited and does not replenish on demand.
Live arrival Guarantee as long as someone is there at time of delivery. ( Repletes do not come with live arrival guarantee.)
If you or your institution have a ppq 526 permit to import this species into your state please send an email before or immediately after placing your order. Thanks.
✅ What's Included:
• Established colony with laying queen, workers, and brood in all stages
• Dual test tube setup with anti-flood transit tube and hydration reservoir
• Step-by-step transfer and care support — just reach out
🧬 About the Species:
• The largest honeypot species in the continental U.S.
• Dramatic amber repletes — a genuine display centerpiece
• Among the rarest honeypots in the hobby
• Desert-adapted — thrives in warm, arid setups
⚠️ Ships only to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and 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.
the grandest honeypot ant species in the continental United States — and one of the rarest available to keepers. Myrmecocystus placodops produces show-stopping repletes that hang like amber droplets from the nest ceiling. A true collector's centerpiece, elusive in nature and nearly impossible to source.
Each listing below is an established, one-of-a-kind colony with a laying queen, active workers, Repletes and brood in all stages. Stock is extremely limited and does not replenish on demand.
Live arrival Guarantee as long as someone is there at time of delivery. ( Repletes do not come with live arrival guarantee.)
If you or your institution have a ppq 526 permit to import this species into your state please send an email before or immediately after placing your order. Thanks.
✅ What's Included:
• Established colony with laying queen, workers, and brood in all stages
• Dual test tube setup with anti-flood transit tube and hydration reservoir
• Step-by-step transfer and care support — just reach out
🧬 About the Species:
• The largest honeypot species in the continental U.S.
• Dramatic amber repletes — a genuine display centerpiece
• Among the rarest honeypots in the hobby
• Desert-adapted — thrives in warm, arid setups
⚠️ Ships only to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and 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.
