{"title":"Acrobat Ants","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcrobat ants (\u003cem\u003eCrematogaster\u003c\/em\u003e) — fast, clever, sugar-loving colonies named for the heart-shaped gaster they flag up over the back when alarmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crematogaster-black-acrobat-ant","title":"Crematogaster sp. — Black (Acrobat Ant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrematogaster\u003c\/strong\u003e sp. — the Black Acrobat Ant, named for the heart-shaped gaster it cocks up over its back like a raised tail when alarmed. A fast, clever, sugar-loving species that's endlessly entertaining to watch as workers stream along their trails and strike that signature acrobatic pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fresh-caught, mated queen with brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully claustral — she raises her first workers on her own reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar-loving — keep nectar or sugar water available, plus insect protein to drive brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast — small workers and quick brood cycles build numbers rapidly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread across North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate — easy to feed and fast to grow, but the tiny workers are escape artists. Keep the setup sealed and barriers fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefense:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mild sting used to dab venom — not potent to humans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew here? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-crematogaster-black\"\u003eBlack Acrobat Ant care guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Chamber Ants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54915260776753,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/rcants.com\/collections\/acrobat-ants.oembed","provider":"Royal Chamber Ants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}