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How much are Odontomachus worth?

Started By FloridaAnts , Jul 2 2022 4:40 PM

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#1 Offline FloridaAnts - Posted July 2 2022 - 4:40 PM

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How much are Odontomachus queens with eggs worth? Considering selling on GAN

#2 Offline lazyant - Posted July 2 2022 - 4:46 PM

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How much are Odontomachus queens with eggs worth? Considering selling on GAN

In Cali at least like 90$ for queen with 1-2 workers or just brood... But I don't know for florida:

 

Here are some listings on GAN

 

 

  • Species:  |
  • Colony Size: 
  • Housing: test tube
  • Price: Starting at $50
  • # of Colonies: 
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  • Species: Odontomachus ruginodis (Large Trapjaw Ants) (CONTACT FOR FREE CAREGUIDE) EMAIL: antsflorida4@gmail.com OR TEXT: (727) - 334 - 3747
  • Colony Size: 3 Workers with Brood
  • Housing: Heat resistant GLASS Test Tube
  • Price: $190
  • # of Colonies: 2
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  • Species:  |
  • Colony Size: 
  • Housing: test tube
  • Price: Starting at $50
  • # of Colonies: ~

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#3 Offline FloridaAnts - Posted July 3 2022 - 7:02 AM

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That’s embarrassing in their part. Ruginodis are so tiny compared to haemotodus and brunneas

Edited by FloridaAnts, July 3 2022 - 7:03 AM.

#4 Offline aznphenom - Posted July 6 2022 - 4:56 AM

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That’s embarrassing in their part. Ruginodis are so tiny compared to haemotodus and brunneas

Trust me. It was done on purpose. Money really show peoples true nature. Just within this past week or two because so much have flown, I've seen so many "responsible" "legal" "permit" keepers clearly not believing that.

On another note, what did you catch? I might be interested in Haemotodus if you're looking to offload for super cheap. 

I got mine for super cheap last year. $7 each. Sounds like you already know but its a lot of work, feeding, time, and space to keep them alive so the more veteran Floridians either don't care to catch them after already having a colony and/or they offload it quick after catching a big flight.


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Wants (Please reach out if you have them for sale if you’re in the US): Acromyrmex Sp., Atta Sp., Cephalotes Sp., Myrmecocystus Sp (Prefer Mexicanus), Odontomachus Sp. (Prefer Desertorum), Pachycondyla Sp., Pheidole Sp (Prefer Rhea. The bigger the better. Not the tiny bicarinata), Pogonomyrmex Sp (Prefer Badius)., Pseudomyrmex Sp. (Prefer the cute yellow ones)

 

#5 Offline FloridaAnts - Posted July 6 2022 - 7:44 AM

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That’s embarrassing in their part. Ruginodis are so tiny compared to haemotodus and brunneas

Trust me. It was done on purpose. Money really show peoples true nature. Just within this past week or two because so much have flown, I've seen so many "responsible" "legal" "permit" keepers clearly not believing that.
On another note, what did you catch? I might be interested in Haemotodus if you're looking to offload for super cheap. 
I got mine for super cheap last year. $7 each. Sounds like you already know but its a lot of work, feeding, time, and space to keep them alive so the more veteran Floridians either don't care to catch them after already having a colony and/or they offload it quick after catching a big flight.

I have some ruginodis, but majority is haemotodus. I am okay with the work, but I will probably be selling to anyone who wants one or two 20-30$ a piece. Not too expensive when you consider that in some areas they are not present. You just have to know where to look.

#6 Offline Idontexist - Posted July 8 2022 - 6:24 AM

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How much are Odontomachus queens with eggs worth? Considering selling on GAN

In Cali at least like 90$ for queen with 1-2 workers or just brood... But I don't know for florida:

Here are some listings on GAN

  • Species: |
  • Colony Size:
  • Housing: test tube
  • Price: Starting at $50
  • # of Colonies:
  • Species: Odontomachus ruginodis (Large Trapjaw Ants) (CONTACT FOR FREE CAREGUIDE) EMAIL: antsflorida4@gmail.com OR TEXT: (727) - 334 - 3747
  • Colony Size: 3 Workers with Brood
  • Housing: Heat resistant GLASS Test Tube
  • Price: $190
  • # of Colonies: 2
  • Species: |
  • Colony Size:
  • Housing: test tube
  • Price: Starting at $50
  • # of Colonies: ~
I'm gonna become rich for selling them. Super common in my área. Unfortunately I'm too Young to seel ants

Edited by Idontexist, July 8 2022 - 6:27 AM.

#7 Offline FloridaAnts - Posted July 8 2022 - 7:07 AM

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Oh lord…

If they are common, they sell for less, not to mention the time it takes to correctly raise a lot of Odontomachus colonies to even 10 workers…

#8 Offline aznphenom - Posted July 8 2022 - 7:15 AM

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Oh lord…

If they are common, they sell for less, not to mention the time it takes to correctly raise a lot of Odontomachus colonies to even 10 workers…

Yep. How I was able to get Haematodus for dirt cheap. Seller was just trying to offload it. I have missed out on two species this year. Some vendors or people thinking they can flip them for profit and buying up stuff in mass. I am just gonna wait until towards end of season and see how that's going for them.


Edited by aznphenom, July 8 2022 - 7:17 AM.

Keeps: Camponotus, Tetra
 

Wants (Please reach out if you have them for sale if you’re in the US): Acromyrmex Sp., Atta Sp., Cephalotes Sp., Myrmecocystus Sp (Prefer Mexicanus), Odontomachus Sp. (Prefer Desertorum), Pachycondyla Sp., Pheidole Sp (Prefer Rhea. The bigger the better. Not the tiny bicarinata), Pogonomyrmex Sp (Prefer Badius)., Pseudomyrmex Sp. (Prefer the cute yellow ones)

 

#9 Offline ZTYguy - Posted July 8 2022 - 8:22 PM

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How much are Odontomachus queens with eggs worth? Considering selling on GAN

In Cali at least like 90$ for queen with 1-2 workers or just brood... But I don't know for florida:

 

Here are some listings on GAN

 

 

  • Species:  |
  • Colony Size:
  • Housing: test tube
  • Price: Starting at $50
  • # of Colonies: 
  •  
  • Species: Odontomachus ruginodis (Large Trapjaw Ants) (CONTACT FOR FREE CAREGUIDE) EMAIL: antsflorida4@gmail.com OR TEXT: (727) - 334 - 3747
  • Colony Size: 3 Workers with Brood
  • Housing: Heat resistant GLASS Test Tube
  • Price: $190
  • # of Colonies: 2
  •  
  • Species:  |
  • Colony Size:
  • Housing: test tube
  • Price: Starting at $50
  • # of Colonies: ~

 

Where can you find Odontos in Cali. I’ve never seen them for sale here. 


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