• Fertile Queen or Colony – Carefully selected for health and viability
• Workers + Brood – Includes multiple stages of development (if applicable)
• Free Feeding Dish – Included inside the tube for immediate, easy feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube, plus includes a traditional hydration tube for long-term care
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through every step of the transfer process
This orange and black variety of Camponotus vicinus is a vibrant, visually stunning carpenter ant that’s well-suited for beginners. With their bold coloring, calm temperament, and manageable growth rate, they’re a standout choice for anyone entering the ant-keeping hobby.
• Striking Coloration – High-contrast orange and black patterning makes this species especially eye-catching
• Beginner Friendly – Easy to care for, tolerant of common starter mistakes
• Moderate Growth – Grows at a stable, predictable pace
• Hardy and Adaptable – Suitable for a range of environments and setups
• Great Observation Species – Large enough for easy monitoring and learning
Available to the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Orders placed from outside the permitted shipping states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policies.
• Fertile Queen or Colony – Carefully selected for health and viability
• Workers + Brood – Includes multiple stages of development (if applicable)
• Free Feeding Dish – Included inside the tube for immediate, easy feeding
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in an anti-flood transit tube, plus includes a traditional hydration tube for long-term care
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping criteria are met
• Need Help? Call or email us — we’ll walk you through every step of the transfer process
This orange and black variety of Camponotus vicinus is a vibrant, visually stunning carpenter ant that’s well-suited for beginners. With their bold coloring, calm temperament, and manageable growth rate, they’re a standout choice for anyone entering the ant-keeping hobby.
• Striking Coloration – High-contrast orange and black patterning makes this species especially eye-catching
• Beginner Friendly – Easy to care for, tolerant of common starter mistakes
• Moderate Growth – Grows at a stable, predictable pace
• Hardy and Adaptable – Suitable for a range of environments and setups
• Great Observation Species – Large enough for easy monitoring and learning
Available to the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Orders placed from outside the permitted shipping states will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policies.
