• Fresh Caught Queen – Camponotus discolor
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for simple feeding directly in the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
This stunning species from the Camponotus genus features vibrant red and black coloration that truly sets it apart. Known for being beginner-friendly and fast-growing, they make an excellent choice for new and seasoned ant keepers alike.
Important Note:
The queen ant you receive has been carefully identified based on collection data and macro lens examination. While the pictured queen may be Camponotus decipiens, your queen is most likely Camponotus discolor, based on malar hair presence—one of the only visible differences between these two nearly identical species. Either species will thrive under the same care and grow into impressive colonies.
Fun Fact:
Camponotus discolor is known to establish colonies more rapidly than many other Camponotus species, with workers displaying high activity and strong foraging behavior even in early stages.
Now Available to Ship To:
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas
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.
• Fresh Caught Queen – Camponotus discolor
• Free Feeding Dish – Included for simple feeding directly in the tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a flood-resistant transit tube, plus a traditional test tube with a water reservoir for long-term colony support
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Applies when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Contact us for a personalized, step-by-step walkthrough of the transfer process
This stunning species from the Camponotus genus features vibrant red and black coloration that truly sets it apart. Known for being beginner-friendly and fast-growing, they make an excellent choice for new and seasoned ant keepers alike.
Important Note:
The queen ant you receive has been carefully identified based on collection data and macro lens examination. While the pictured queen may be Camponotus decipiens, your queen is most likely Camponotus discolor, based on malar hair presence—one of the only visible differences between these two nearly identical species. Either species will thrive under the same care and grow into impressive colonies.
Fun Fact:
Camponotus discolor is known to establish colonies more rapidly than many other Camponotus species, with workers displaying high activity and strong foraging behavior even in early stages.
Now Available to Ship To:
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas
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.
