Rare Myrmecia Species 17 Colony ~50 workers (VIC, NSW, SA) (Price negotiable)

About this listing

I am selling this very large colony of Myrmecia Species 17 because I no longer have the time available to properly care for them. I have raised this colony for 4 years from a single queen and have enjoyed every moment with them. Two years ago I moved them into this all-in-one formicarium setup and they have thrived in it since. Plants and moss used to inhabit the formicarium but the ants killed them all off by digging, and hence there is a colony of springtales which has remained and has lived in symbiosis with the bull ants. The entire formicarium, including the glass fish tank and Y-tong/ hebel nest is included with the colony.  I am willing to sell the colony to an experienced and passionate ant keeper who will continue to take good care of the colony, and hence I am willing to personally deliver the colony/ local pick up. I am based in Melbourne but I am willing to travel interstate (Adelaide, Sydney or Canberra) to ensure the colony is delivered safely and securely. For this reason, postage will not be an option as conditions will be rough and I cannot guarantee the colony will arrive safely. The colony and queen is very healthy and currently have around 25 eggs, and over 15 pupae inside the nest. When I had found the queen, a small part of her left antenae was missing, but this has not affected her health nor egg laying ability over the 4 years I have kept the colony. The price for this colony is negotiable , but not via trades as I am unfortunately leaving the hobby for now. If you are interested, please message me (0491658827) and I can provide more details or pictures of the colony. Also please note, in regards to interstate delivery, I would prefer a small additional security deposit to ensure I am not travelling for no reason if for some reason your circumstances or decision changes and to cover the travel cost. Thank you

The seller will confirm current condition, handover arrangements and any species-specific care details before a trade is agreed.