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Dspdrew's Ant Colony Sale - California (Updated 5-12-2025)

Started By dspdrew , Aug 13 2014 6:42 AM

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#601 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 19 2024 - 10:29 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.


All i've got is worthless gold.  :facepalm:

#602 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 21 2024 - 11:18 AM

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update?


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#603 Offline GOCAMPONOTUS - Posted December 22 2024 - 8:22 AM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

Seeing as you are living in Washington state buying these from him would be unlikely.


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#604 Offline dspdrew - Posted December 22 2024 - 12:55 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

 

Sorry, I don't have permits to ship out of State.

 

I classify Myrmecocystus as advanced mainly because moving them has to be done manually in my experience, as they sometimes do not like to move in captivity, even if it means staying until the nest dries up and they all die. Moving manually is even harder with them also because of all the repletes. They are very delicate.


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#605 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 22 2024 - 9:38 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

Seeing as you are living in Washington state buying these from him would be unlikely.

 

Well since Myrmecocystus testaceus is native to my area so I might catch a queen. 


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#606 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 22 2024 - 9:40 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

 

Sorry, I don't have permits to ship out of State.

 

I classify Myrmecocystus as advanced mainly because moving them has to be done manually in my experience, as they sometimes do not like to move in captivity, even if it means staying until the nest dries up and they all die. Moving manually is even harder with them also because of all the repletes. They are very delicate.

 

Wow. Thanks for the advice. Could I buy ants from you and ship them to my area?


All i've got is worthless gold.  :facepalm:

#607 Offline AntsGodzilla - Posted December 23 2024 - 9:49 AM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

 

Sorry, I don't have permits to ship out of State.

 

I classify Myrmecocystus as advanced mainly because moving them has to be done manually in my experience, as they sometimes do not like to move in captivity, even if it means staying until the nest dries up and they all die. Moving manually is even harder with them also because of all the repletes. They are very delicate.

 

Wow. Thanks for the advice. Could I buy ants from you and ship them to my area?

 

You would have to get a USDA PPQ 526 permit.


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#608 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 23 2024 - 12:30 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

 

Sorry, I don't have permits to ship out of State.

 

I classify Myrmecocystus as advanced mainly because moving them has to be done manually in my experience, as they sometimes do not like to move in captivity, even if it means staying until the nest dries up and they all die. Moving manually is even harder with them also because of all the repletes. They are very delicate.

 

Wow. Thanks for the advice. Could I buy ants from you and ship them to my area?

 

You would have to get a USDA PPQ 526 permit.

 

No. I mean ship them to a place in california then personally ship them by usps ground to my area. It is kind of illegal but they live in my state so.. Not spreading invasives.


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#609 Offline ANTdrew - Posted December 23 2024 - 1:27 PM

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You still need a permit.
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#610 Offline dspdrew - Posted December 23 2024 - 8:55 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

 

Sorry, I don't have permits to ship out of State.

 

I classify Myrmecocystus as advanced mainly because moving them has to be done manually in my experience, as they sometimes do not like to move in captivity, even if it means staying until the nest dries up and they all die. Moving manually is even harder with them also because of all the repletes. They are very delicate.

 

Wow. Thanks for the advice. Could I buy ants from you and ship them to my area?

 

You would have to get a USDA PPQ 526 permit.

 

No. I mean ship them to a place in california then personally ship them by usps ground to my area. It is kind of illegal but they live in my state so.. Not spreading invasives.

 

 

It's against the forum rules to ask anyone to ship anything illegally.


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#611 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 24 2024 - 12:50 PM

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You still need a permit.

I am trying to apply for one.


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#612 Offline Zhuge - Posted December 24 2024 - 12:51 PM

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Quick question. Why is Myrmecocystus testaceus an advanced species? What is so hard about it? It's the only honeypot that lives in my area so I might buy some.

 

Sorry, I don't have permits to ship out of State.

 

I classify Myrmecocystus as advanced mainly because moving them has to be done manually in my experience, as they sometimes do not like to move in captivity, even if it means staying until the nest dries up and they all die. Moving manually is even harder with them also because of all the repletes. They are very delicate.

 

Wow. Thanks for the advice. Could I buy ants from you and ship them to my area?

 

You would have to get a USDA PPQ 526 permit.

 

No. I mean ship them to a place in california then personally ship them by usps ground to my area. It is kind of illegal but they live in my state so.. Not spreading invasives.

 

 

It's against the forum rules to ask anyone to ship anything illegally.

 

I'm not asking anyone to ship anything illegally. Hopefully I will have a permit soon. 


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#613 Offline dspdrew - Posted January 21 2025 - 7:51 AM

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Inventory updated.


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#614 Offline 68731 - Posted January 21 2025 - 5:29 PM

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when do you think you will get Acromyrmex versicolor 


#615 Offline dspdrew - Posted January 21 2025 - 9:35 PM

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when do you think you will get Acromyrmex versicolor 

 

If I do, it will likely only be single queens. I'm not going to raise them any longer. They don't start flying until July at the earliest.


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#616 Offline jabasson - Posted January 23 2025 - 11:14 AM

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when do you think you will get Acromyrmex versicolor 

 

If I do, it will likely only be single queens. I'm not going to raise them any longer. They don't start flying until July at the earliest.

 

What changed your mind? Your journal made it seem like you made a lot of progress and the custom formicarium worked great. Is it just too much effort to keep? I ask because I want to give it a go waking up at 3am to drive out and catch a flight in summer to get the fungus pellet after cheeto's video. If a professional like you doesn't want to keep them I was wondering why, just in case the reason is something I should be concerned about as well. Also I'm just sad that I won't get to see more journal updates from you. 


#617 Offline Garyant - Posted January 27 2025 - 11:39 PM

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how can i buy？


#618 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted January 28 2025 - 6:40 AM

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how can i buy？

You will need to include your location in your profile in the "my settings" tab and send him a pm by clicking on his profile.


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#619 Offline Matthew424 - Posted March 12 2025 - 5:57 PM

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Hello I’m interested in the myrmecocystus mimics I sent message
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#620 Offline dspdrew - Posted Yesterday, 5:27 AM

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New queens available



Myrmecocystus sp.3
Size: Small-Medium
Stinging: No
Hibernation required: No
Experience level: Advanced
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