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 Crematogaster detecta 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 Crematogaster detecta to are listed below.
STATES AVAILABLE FOR SALE: California and Utah.
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, a great beginner species.
Max Colony Size, Growth Speed, and Structure: Crematogaster detecta is a recently described species that lacks data on its mature size. Colonies grow quickly, often reaching 200 workers before the end of their first season, and quickly reaching 1000+ after that. The colony structure of this species is unknown.
Worker/Queen Sizes and Polymorphism: Workers of Crematogaster detecta are approximately 2.5-4 millimeters in length, and queens are 9-11 millimeters long. Workers are mildly polymorphic with no distinct castes.
Hibernation: This species does not need to hibernate, and doing so is not recommended.
Feeding Requirements: Colonies require a constant source of sugars, typically either sugar water or honey. They accept common feeder insects for protein, such as superworms, mealworms, dubia roaches, and fruit flies. Proteins should be fed as often as the ants will accept them, or at least once a week.
Heating and Humidity: This species requires a heating cable or mat, and must be kept over 78f. Prefers 78-82f. Medium humidity.
Nesting Habits and Escape Prevention: In the wild, Crematogaster detecta has been associated with wooded habitats.1 In captivity, many types of nests can be used, including acrylic, 3D printed, UltraCal/grout, and wood. Talcum powder, olive oil, and Fluon can be used to prevent escape.
Development Time: Approximately 5 weeks egg-worker time depending on temperature and feeding practices.
Other notes: This genus is known for their unique, upturning gaster and the ability to spray venom at predators or prey to defend themselves. However, they cannot harm humans.
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