Myrmecocystus wheeleri
Rare Medium-Sized Honeypot Ant – A Stunning Addition to Any Collection
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Medium-sized honeypot species, rarely available in the U.S. hobby
• Workers + Brood – Includes multiple stages of colony development
• Free Feeding Dish – Convenient for feeding directly in the transport tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood tube, plus a traditional test tube with a built-in water reservoir for safe, long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a guided transfer walkthrough — we’re here to help
🧬 Why This Honeypot Ant?
This beautiful, medium-sized honeypot species is a rare opportunity for ant keepers looking to expand their collection with something unique and biologically fascinating.
• Trophic Repletes – Known to develop living food storage workers
• Rare in the Hobby – Very limited availability due to regional restrictions
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, arid setups with low humidity
• Visually Striking – Often display golden or amber hues and smooth body shapes
• Educational Value – Great for observing unique ant behaviors and colony structure
Honeypot ants (genus Myrmecocystus) are widely studied for their remarkable replete adaptation, where certain workers store liquid food in their swollen abdomens, a trait evolved for surviving harsh desert climates (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to California Residents Only
Orders placed from outside California will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
Rare Medium-Sized Honeypot Ant – A Stunning Addition to Any Collection
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Medium-sized honeypot species, rarely available in the U.S. hobby
• Workers + Brood – Includes multiple stages of colony development
• Free Feeding Dish – Convenient for feeding directly in the transport tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood tube, plus a traditional test tube with a built-in water reservoir for safe, long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a guided transfer walkthrough — we’re here to help
🧬 Why This Honeypot Ant?
This beautiful, medium-sized honeypot species is a rare opportunity for ant keepers looking to expand their collection with something unique and biologically fascinating.
• Trophic Repletes – Known to develop living food storage workers
• Rare in the Hobby – Very limited availability due to regional restrictions
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, arid setups with low humidity
• Visually Striking – Often display golden or amber hues and smooth body shapes
• Educational Value – Great for observing unique ant behaviors and colony structure
Honeypot ants (genus Myrmecocystus) are widely studied for their remarkable replete adaptation, where certain workers store liquid food in their swollen abdomens, a trait evolved for surviving harsh desert climates (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to California Residents Only
Orders placed from outside California will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
Rare Medium-Sized Honeypot Ant – A Stunning Addition to Any Collection
🚚 SHIPPING INCLUDED — NO HIDDEN FEES!
All live ants now ship in upgraded insulated boxes with a heat or cold pack based on your local temperatures — 2–3 day expedited shipping is fully included at checkout. Just select Free Shipping and you’re set.
What’s Included:
• Fertile Queen – Medium-sized honeypot species, rarely available in the U.S. hobby
• Workers + Brood – Includes multiple stages of colony development
• Free Feeding Dish – Convenient for feeding directly in the transport tube
• Dual Test Tube Setup – Ships in a specially prepared anti-flood tube, plus a traditional test tube with a built-in water reservoir for safe, long-term housing
• Live Arrival Guarantee – Valid when someone is present to receive the package and shipping eligibility is met
• Need Help? Call or email us for a guided transfer walkthrough — we’re here to help
🧬 Why This Honeypot Ant?
This beautiful, medium-sized honeypot species is a rare opportunity for ant keepers looking to expand their collection with something unique and biologically fascinating.
• Trophic Repletes – Known to develop living food storage workers
• Rare in the Hobby – Very limited availability due to regional restrictions
• Desert Adapted – Thrives in warm, arid setups with low humidity
• Visually Striking – Often display golden or amber hues and smooth body shapes
• Educational Value – Great for observing unique ant behaviors and colony structure
Honeypot ants (genus Myrmecocystus) are widely studied for their remarkable replete adaptation, where certain workers store liquid food in their swollen abdomens, a trait evolved for surviving harsh desert climates (Snelling, 1976).
⚠️ Shipping Restrictions:
Available to California Residents Only
Orders placed from outside California will be canceled and refunded minus a 15% processing fee to cover handling and administrative costs, as outlined in our policy.
