{"product_id":"myrmecocystus-wheeleri-honeypot-colony","title":"Myrmecocystus wheeleri — Honeypot Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyrmecocystus wheeleri\u003c\/strong\u003e — a western honeypot, offered as an established colony. One of the genus's most coveted members, famous for its living larders: specialized workers called \u003cem\u003erepletes\u003c\/em\u003e that swell with golden nectar and hang from the nest ceiling as a living food store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e an established colony with queen, workers, and brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully claustral — and with an established colony, the hardest founding stage is already behind you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugars and nectar (stored in repletes) plus insect protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern U.S. deserts and chaparral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced. Wheeleri is rewarding but demanding — colonies are notoriously tricky to carry through their 3rd and 4th generations, and they require a proper winter \u003cstrong\u003ediapause\u003c\/strong\u003e (a cool dormant period) each year to stay healthy long-term. This is not a starter colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e plan for temperature control and an annual diapause period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew here? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care-myrmecocystus-wheeleri\"\u003eOrange Honeypot care guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom their chamber to your door — shipped with care by Royal Chamber Ants.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Chamber Ants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54838890594609,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/rcants.com\/products\/myrmecocystus-wheeleri-honeypot-colony","provider":"Royal Chamber Ants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}