California

At Antlantis, our California-native selection includes ants such as Myrmecocystus placodops, a rare and visually striking honeypot ant known for its large repletes and desert adaptations. Each colony comes with a healthy queen and is legal to own in California. These ants thrive in warm, arid conditions and are ideal for experienced keepers looking to observe unique food storage behaviors and steady colony development. Bring home one of California’s most captivating native species—only at Antlantis.