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bmb1bee's Cali Ant Shop - (Updated 12/14/24)

Started By bmb1bee , Apr 21 2022 11:55 AM
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#81 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 2 2023 - 4:35 PM

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Also adding option for a free pack of black sand upon request, if purchased with a nest or outworld.


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#82 Offline ANTdrew - Posted October 2 2023 - 5:53 PM

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A clever name.
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"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
Keep ordinary ants in extraordinary ways.

#83 Offline Bobby_Hill - Posted October 2 2023 - 6:39 PM

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Nevermind I'm dumb

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#84 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 3 2023 - 5:12 PM

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Bump.

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#85 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 4 2023 - 10:22 PM

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Unfortunately, there is some bad news. Due to a recent turn of events outside of my control, I'm no longer able to commercially sell ants and formicaria... I'm still able to trade ants at least, but this everything on my shop currently will be the last sales I make.

 

Because of this, I'll leave the thread up until 10/31 (Halloween). Anything not purchased may be taken down and I'll discontinue the thread to start another one as a sort of trading post for any species I want to trade.

 

I've done all I could, but I sincerely apologize for any inconveniences I may have caused. On another note though, this shop has been fun to run while it lasted. Thanks for supporting my business to all who have previously purchased from me...


Edited by bmb1bee, October 4 2023 - 10:24 PM.

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#86 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 8 2023 - 10:07 PM

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One coffin and both pencil cases have been sold. One coffin and some outworlds remain...


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#87 Offline bmb1bee - Posted October 13 2023 - 9:11 AM

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Downsizing, so adding a colony of Pheidole gilvescens with 5-10 workers for $30. Only two outworlds and a coffin remain...


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#88 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 13 2023 - 8:41 PM

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Like I said last month, I'd be remodeling this post a bit and take down any old things I don't need. So now I've got somewhat of a better structure to the shop (in my opinion at least) that works better for me. In short, I've got several new species available, as well as jumping spider slings that I'd like to part with. My priority would be trading in this case, since I've been trying not to "sell" anything. That being said, I may still accept cash in some instances, especially if the customer doesn't really have anything I'd be interested in. In that case, just send me a PM and I'll reply to negotiate on pricing. Refer to this post for further info.


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#89 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 15 2023 - 10:06 AM

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P. subdentatus and S. validiuscula single queens out of stock! More coming soon...


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#90 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 18 2023 - 4:37 PM

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Dorymyrmex and Temnothorax available now. Camponotus cf. hyatti up as well. Refer to post here for the main listings.


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#91 Offline ZATrippit - Posted November 18 2023 - 10:42 PM

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Why is Solenopsis molesta in quotes? Just curious.
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FROM NEW ZEALAND YEAHHHHHH!!!!!!!Species I have:3x Iridomyrmex undescribed2x Ochetellus glaberFree Queen Ants- 100% Legit (not a scam):<p>https://blogs.mtdv.m...free-queen-ants

#92 Offline ANTdrew - Posted November 19 2023 - 3:27 AM

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I got twenty or so Phiddipus regius slings from a buddy a few weeks ago. They’re cool little critters!
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#93 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 19 2023 - 10:42 AM

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Why is Solenopsis molesta in quotes? Just curious.

The molesta here aren’t really real molesta, according to other CA antkeepers. Same species group, but not molesta.
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#94 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 19 2023 - 10:44 AM

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I got twenty or so Phiddipus regius slings from a buddy a few weeks ago. They’re cool little critters!

Definitely! My Phidippus johnsoni from spring were pretty fun to keep.
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#95 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 23 2023 - 10:32 PM

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Bump.


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#96 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 25 2023 - 6:01 PM

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Formica are all out. Aside from the Dorymyrmex (all have larvae, save for one), one colony/queen of each listings remain. Phidippus slings are also running out. PM me for any questions, price listings, or negotiations. I'm aware Black Friday just passed and Cyber Monday is coming up, so I may take up negotiations if anyone is interested in purchasing over trading.

 

Main post here.


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#97 Offline bmb1bee - Posted November 28 2023 - 5:39 PM

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Bump, added a Phidippus johnsoni subadult I found recently. Not sure if it's a male or female though.


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#98 Offline OhNoNotAgain - Posted November 30 2023 - 11:33 PM

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Two antennae up for bmb1bee. All arrived safely. Whether I can keep 'em all alive is another story.... :whistle:


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Formiculture Journals::

Veromessor pergandei, andrei; Novomessor cockerelli

Camponotus fragilis; also separate journal: Camponotus sansabeanus (inactive), vicinus, laevigatus/quercicola

Liometopum occidentale;  Prenolepis imparis; Myrmecocystus mexicanus (inactive)

Pogonomyrmex subnitidus and californicus (inactive)

Tetramorium sp.

Termites: Zootermopsis angusticollis

 

Isopods: A. gestroi, granulatum, kluugi, maculatum, vulgare; C. murina; P. hoffmannseggi, P. haasi, P. ornatus; V. parvus

Spoods: Phidippus sp.

#99 Offline bmb1bee - Posted December 2 2023 - 11:03 AM

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Added a couple termite species if anyone wants some. Specifically subterranean and dampwood termites (supposedly the largest termites in the US). If deciding to buy, I can offer a discount if both are bought at once.


Edited by bmb1bee, December 2 2023 - 11:09 AM.

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#100 Offline bmb1bee - Posted December 4 2023 - 10:11 AM

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Zootermopsis claimed. Solenopsis cf. validiuscula now have workers! PM if interested in trading or buying. 


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Check out my shop and cryptic ant journal! Discord user is bmb1bee if you'd like to chat.

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