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#1 Offline AntPhycho - Posted July 20 2019 - 4:09 PM

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Welcome to my ant adoption page! I will ship ants anywhere within California  :yahoo:! Buyer pays for shipping. Buyer must understand the risks of shipping. All ants are usually shipped through USPS (United States Postal Service) priority mail. All payments are done through Paypal. Payment will always be through Friends & Family as not to cause any extra fees and to prevent scam.

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Private Message (PM) me if you are interested in any of the following colonies. This thread will constantly be updated so if a colony is marked "available" it most likely still is. If you have questions, please reply to this thread.  

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Liometopum occidentale (Velvety tree ant) - 1 Queen & 1-15 workers 

$35 -- available 

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Forelius sp. - 2 Queens & 1-5 workers

$30 -- available

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Solenopsis xyloni - 1 Queen & 1-20 workers

$20 -- available

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Brachymyrmex patagonicus - 2 Queens & 1-20 workers (Dark Rover Ant)

$20 --  available

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Pheidole cerebrosior - 1 Queen & 1-10 workers 

$30 -- available

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Lasius cf. niger - 1 Queen & 1-15 workers (RARE in California)

$65 -- available 

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Formica subpolita - 1 Queen & 1-15 workers (Extremely rare variant & coloration pattern)

$65 -- available

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Freshly Caught Queens! (No Workers) (Not Guaranteed Mated)

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Pogonomyrmex californicus (bicolor)

$8 each- Minimum order (N/A) -- 0 available

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Pogonomyrmex rugosus (Desert Harvester Ant)

1 queen for $20 - 2 queens for $20 ($10 per ant)  - 4 queens for $30 ($7.50 per ant) - 10 queens for $65 ($6.50 per ant) - 20 queens for $100 ($5 per ant) -

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Myrmecocystus mexicanus (Honeypot ant)

$35 25$ each - 0 available

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Formicaria & Ant Keeping Supplies - SHIPS ANYWHERE IN THE U.S (Shipping done via USPS Priority or Ground ; Buyer pays for shipping) PM me if interested!

 

Firebrick Nests (Very similar to AAC or Ytong)

The moisture retentive properties of firebrick lead to stable humidity levels while insulative properties help keep temperature fluctuations to a minimum (similar to the underground). The material is much more ant friendly than acrylic or plastic nests as it's porous surface makes it easy for all species to grip onto and allows a healthy amount of airflow. Glass is custom cut for every formicarium in order to ensure a perfect fit. All of my formicaria are designed to be compatible with most North American ant species that have basic founding needs. All formicaria can be hydrated via pipette or syringe. 5 inches of 3/8" tubing and a pipette is included with every order. Removable glass is optional  (PM me for details).  

 

Founding Formicarium 25$available - (More can be made to order) Roughly 4.5" x 4.5" x 2"Each formicarium is hand made so each one is unique

 

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Rare, unique, quality castings guaranteed to be excellent conversation pieces, research specimens, or gifts!

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Costs account for materials, fuel, risk of handling molten metals, delicate excavation, and optional custom made base

 

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Pogonomyrmex rugosus (Desert Harvester Ant)

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Very clean piece casted from 99.96% pure aluminum, features at least six distinct chambers!

Great small desktop piece/size!

 

$200 obo (available)

(add $50 for optional wooden base)

 

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Pogonomyrmex rugosus (Desert Harvester Ant)

Aluminum casting

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Beautiful larger piece casted from 99.96% pure aluminum, features native rocks, at least nine distinct chambers and seven levels!

A couple of the chambers include seed imprints from local food sources visible if mounted upside down!

Stands up perfectly by itself (right side up) or can be mounted to a base for the additional fee! 

Great size for much anything!

 

$500 obo (available)

(add $50 for optional wooden base)

 

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Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

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#2 Offline TheAntGuy - Posted July 20 2019 - 8:37 PM

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I have a question, are you open to trades?

If so shoot me a PM i might have an offer
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#3 Offline AntPhycho - Posted July 20 2019 - 9:45 PM

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I have a question, are you open to trades?

If so shoot me a PM i might have an offer

 

Sorry, I am not open to trades at the moment. 


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

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#4 Offline Canadian anter - Posted July 23 2019 - 12:50 PM

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The Solenopsis xyloni there is a Crematogaster sp
Visit us at www.canada-ant-colony.com !

#5 Offline AntPhycho - Posted July 23 2019 - 1:42 PM

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The Solenopsis xyloni there is a Crematogaster sp.

Actually it is definitely Solenopsis xyloni; these little guys do have their dorsal petiolar nodes which excludes Crematogaster. 


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Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#6 Offline Vee - Posted July 24 2019 - 9:31 AM

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AntPhycho you're a professional ant seller I would shop over and over again with you!

Ship's Extremely Fast

Up Dates you every step of the way

Even gave them a feeding before Shipping

Packaging was so good it could have been kicked by my mailman and my ants would have been fine

AntPhycho even checked to make sure my cargo arrived 

 

Thanks for making me fill at ease 5 Star in my Book!!!!!!!!


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#7 Offline BADANT - Posted August 15 2019 - 7:52 PM

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Grabbed the only Pogonomyrmex rugosus that AntPhycho had. She arrived in great shape, considering it was 102 the day when she arrived. I also picked up a little formicarium from AP, that the new queen took right to. It has great visibility, and i can already imagine my Solenopsis invicta in there with her workers and large brood.


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#8 Offline Vanguard - Posted August 24 2019 - 6:53 PM

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Bought a Pogonomyrmex Queen and a Solenopsis Queen from AntPhycho. Very fast shipping, excellent communication, and superb packaging. I would recommend this seller to anyone. 


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#9 Offline AntPhycho - Posted August 26 2019 - 4:10 PM

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Manual Bump - August 26, 2019

 

New Species - Ready for a permanent home!

Brachymyrmex patagonicus for sale!  :D  


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#10 Offline AntPhycho - Posted August 29 2019 - 5:50 PM

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Manual Bump - August 29, 2019

 

New Updated Formicaria - Perfect for all of your founding needs!

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Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#11 Offline AntPhycho - Posted August 31 2019 - 10:25 AM

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Manual Bump - August 30, 2019

 

Formicarium & Ant Discounts  :yahoo:


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#12 Offline AntPhycho - Posted September 4 2019 - 4:21 PM

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Manual Bump - September 4, 2019

 

New Species - Ready for a permanent home!

Pheidole cerebrosior for sale!  :D


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#13 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 4 2019 - 6:34 PM

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Manual Bump - September 4, 2019
 
New Species - Ready for a permanent home!
Pheidole cerebrosior for sale!  :D

 

How did you ID that?



#14 Offline AntPhycho - Posted September 4 2019 - 6:43 PM

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Manual Bump - September 4, 2019
 
New Species - Ready for a permanent home!
Pheidole cerebrosior for sale!  :D

 

How did you ID that?

 

Identified by some ant experts on this forum  :)  http://www.formicult...ior#entry120990


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#15 Offline dspdrew - Posted September 4 2019 - 6:46 PM

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Manual Bump - September 4, 2019
 
New Species - Ready for a permanent home!
Pheidole cerebrosior for sale!  :D

 

How did you ID that?

 

Identified by some ant experts on this forum  :)  http://www.formicult...ior#entry120990

 

 

Oh haha. Can't argue with him on ants from Victor Valley. That's for sure.

 

Shows how much I read my own forum. :lol:


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#16 Offline AntPhycho - Posted September 5 2019 - 6:18 PM

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Manual Bump - September 5, 2019

 

---Ants Restocked--- Ready for homes!

More Pogonomyrmex rugosus for sale  :D


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#17 Offline AntPhycho - Posted September 7 2019 - 6:31 PM

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Manual Bump - September 7, 2019

 

Solenopsis xyloni specialty colonies! (Polygynous)

No extra charge  (y)

 

 

 


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#18 Offline AntPhycho - Posted September 8 2019 - 1:56 PM

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Manual Bump - September 8, 2019

 

New Species - Ready for a permanent home!

Lasius cf. niger for sale!   :D


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 


#19 Offline EthanNgo678 - Posted September 8 2019 - 3:07 PM

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Are you positive that's not Lasius alienus


Plants r cool


#20 Offline AntPhycho - Posted September 8 2019 - 3:24 PM

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Are you positive that's not Lasius alienus

I am quite positive as one of the only spots Californian Lasius niger has been documented is where I found these. Measurements + appearance seems almost identical. 


Founding (for myself):                                                                                       My Shop

Solenopsis invicta experiments...                                                                     California

                                                                                                                     Ants & Formicaria

                                                                                                                     

                                                                                                                                       

                                              

                                                  

 

 

 





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