Buckeye Myrmecology has been granted permits by the USDA which allow us to ship these ants to many states in the Continental US. All shipments of Camponotus sansabeanus will include the relevant permit for your state and information on safe handling and disposal of these ants. States that we are allowed to ship Camponotus sansabeanus to are listed below.
STATES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
Shipping Notice: Please note that ants are only shipped on Mondays to prevent colonies from being stuck in the mail over the weekend or exposed to poor weather for extensive periods. Orders placed after 12:00 PM EST on Sunday will be shipped one week later on the following Monday. If you are placing an order for UPS Next Day Air Saver and would like us to ship later in the week, please reach out to us via email. Live arrival is guaranteed, if your ants do not arrive in good condition, please take a picture of the ants and contact us within 2 hours of arrival. Please be available to bring your ants inside upon arrival during hot/cold weather, or ask your local post office to hold them for pickup. Shipping times are estimates, and are not guaranteed.
Species Difficulty: Easy, an active and fun species.
Max Colony Size, Growth Speed, and Structure: Camponotus sansabeanus has not had much documentation on their maximum colony size or growth speed. Their growth is expected to be quick, similar to other western Camponotus spp.. This species is monogynous.
Worker/Queen Information: Workers are approximately 5-7 millimeters long, and majors can reach at least 11mm. Queens of Camponotus sansabeanus measure in at ~12-14mm in length.1 Queens have lots of coloration, with dark gasters that fade to yellow or orange in front, then back to a black on the thorax, occasionally with a little red towards the base. Workers, on the other hand, are a yellow color. Majors are similar, but with black heads.
Hibernation/Diapause: This species does not need to hibernate, and doing so is not recommended. However, some colonies may appear to slow growth during the winter. If this occurs, keep them in room temperature for 2-3 months before raising them back up to 80-85F.
Feeding Requirements: They will eat a wide range of feeder insects, including superworms, mealworms, dubia roaches, and fruit flies. They require constant sugars, in the form of sugar water or honey.
Heating and Humidity: This species requires a heating cable or mat, and must be kept over 75f. Prefers 80-85f. Medium humidity.
Nesting Habits and Escape Prevention: In the wild, C. sansabeanus can be found in dry regions of the Southwest US, reaching as far north as Washington. Colonies often nest under stones.1 In captivity, they can thrive in many different nest environments, including acrylic, 3D printed, grout, and ultracal nests. Talcum powder, olive oil, and Fluon can be used to prevent escape.
Development Time: Approximately 5-6 weeks egg to worker with proper heating.
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