Ant's Kingdom Jupiter (Universe Collection)
The intelligence of ants is from another planet, extraterrestrial! We still understand only a small part of how ants can cooperate so efficiently. The Universe Collection was created to illustrate this supernatural phenomenon. Build your own universe now, complete your setup with this Jupiter, and you'll have a complete ant solar system!
The farm is perfectly suitable for both small and medium-sized colonies of species such as Lasius, Myrmica, Pheidole, Messor, and Formica.
These nests are equipped with a foam part, which keeps the nest moist for about 1 week. To humidify the nest, you can wet this foam (syringe included). It absorbs and distributes moisture without danger of flooding chambers and corridors. The foam must therefore remain moist so that the ants find a good environment in this nest.
The system is very practical with this unique water supply. Even cleaning the complete Ant Farm is possible. First, you connect another enclosure or nest tube to which the ants move, and then the acrylic nest can be easily unscrewed and rinsed with water.
The nest can be easily expanded through the 10 mm opening on the outside. Other enclosures can be connected with tubes.
Ant Colony
Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special offer price.
Feeding Set
The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.
Nest Specifications
Length: 40cm
Width: 25cm
Thickness: 6 inner, 12 mm outer
Number of connection possibilities: 2
Number of chambers: 25
Number of ants: suitable for up to 1000 ants for most species
Humidification system by foam
Foraging area/outdoor enclosure included: No
Duration of nest humidity: 1 week, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.
We supply this Ant Farm including a digital (download) manual and the booklet 'Ants are Heroes'. The instructions therein regarding care and connection must be followed. The printed version of the booklet can be ordered here: https://www.mierenboerderij.nl/boekje-mieren-zijn-helden.html
Ant's Kingdom Saturn (Universe Collection)
The intelligence of ants is from another planet, extraterrestrial! We still only understand a small part of how ants can cooperate so efficiently. The Universe Collection was created to illustrate this supernatural phenomenon. Build your own universe now, expand your setup with this Saturn, and slowly expand to a complete system!
The farm is perfectly suited for both small and medium-sized colonies of species such as Lasius, Myrmica, Pheidole, Messor, and Formica.
These nests are equipped with a foam section, which keeps the nest moist for about 1 week. To moisten the nest, you can wet this foam (syringe included). It absorbs and distributes moisture without the risk of flooding chambers and tunnels. So, the foam must remain moist so that the ants find a good environment in this nest.
The system is very practical with this unique water supply. Even cleaning the entire Ant Farm is possible. First, you connect another enclosure or nest tube for the ants to move into, and then the acrylic nest can be easily unscrewed and rinsed with water.
The nest is easy to expand through the 10mm opening on the outside. Other enclosures can be connected with tubes.
Ant Colony
Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.
Feeding Set
The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are added. A feeding set can be ordered above.
Nest Specifications
Length: 21 cm
Width: 14 cm
Thickness: 6 inside, 12 mm outside
Number of connection options: 2
Number of chambers: 10
Number of ants: suitable for up to 400 ants for most species
Moisturizing system by foam
Foraging area arena, outdoor enclosure included: No
Duration of nest moisture: 1 week, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
We supply this Ant Farm including a digital (download) manual and the booklet 'Ants are Heroes'. The instructions therein regarding care and connection must be followed. The printed version of the booklet can be ordered here: https://www.mierenboerderij.nl/boekje-mieren-zijn-helden.html
Acrylic Ant Farm Set – Includes Harvester Ants, Food, and Complete Starter Guide
Contents of this complete ant keeping set
- Ant Colony Messor barbarus (10+ harvester ants)
- Deluxe food set with seeds (sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, gelly, seeds, pipette, feeding dish)
- Acrylic Ant Farm Asteroid (2 connection openings)
- Town Square Arena (15x10x9 cm – 2 connections)
- Connection hose (cut to size)
- Test tube connector
- Ant Docking Station (protects the ant colony)
- Protective film for the nest area
- Moisture sprayer for wetting the reservoir
- Full-colour instruction brochure with a step-by-step guide for the hobby
Explanation
This carefully curated ant-keeping set provides everything you need to immediately start the fascinating hobby of keeping ants. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts who want a modern, crystal-clear, and durable setup.
The sleek and modernly designed acrylic ant farm forms the heart of this set. The nest is constructed from high-quality, laser-cut acrylic layers that ensure a perfect seal and an ultra-sleek look. The nest is equipped with an ingeniously built-in moisture reservoir, allowing you to precisely control the humidity in the nest using the included sprayer.
The crystal-clear chambers are specially designed for unparalleled 360-degree visibility of the colony. You can perfectly observe the ants as they care for their eggs, protect the queen, and sort their seed supply. All chambers and corridors are precisely connected, allowing the ants to optimally utilize and furnish the space.
Both sides of the acrylic nest have universal connection openings. This allows you to effortlessly connect the test tube nest, the included arena, or future expansions to the nest.
Thanks to our years of experience, we have developed this set as part of our 'Universe Collection' – a high-quality line of acrylic ant farms that excel in maximum durability, superior transparency, and a hygienic living environment for your ants.
Specifications
- Length: 15 cm
- Width: 10 cm
- Thickness: 1.5 cm (nest area)
- Arena size: 15x10x9 cm
- Number of connections acrylic nest: 2 × 10 mm
- Number of connections arena: 2 × 10 mm
- Material: Crystal-clear, high-quality acrylic
- Suitable for: up to ±200 ants (depending on species)
- Moisturizing: Integrated moisture reservoir (moisten with sprayer)
- Ventilation: Arena ventilation lid
- Humidity retention: 1–2 weeks, depending on colony and ambient temperature
Give an Ant Farm gift voucher
If you don't know what to choose as a gift for an avid ant hobbyist or if you're not a big fan of ants yourself, then opt for a unique gift voucher. This way, the recipient can arrange a good start or expansion of their hobby themselves via our website!
Give a unique gift and let the recipient choose something themselves on AntsKingdom.com. Handy if you don't know exactly what you want to give. Choose your amount below, pay via checkout, and you will then receive the gift voucher with a unique code in your email. Then give the gift voucher digitally or printed to the lucky recipient!
Ant Farm Gel - Green Edition
Let the ants do their work and watch a complete structure emerge! The ant farm gel is a high-tech habitat for ants. Based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. It is completely self-sustaining; the beautiful transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter for the ants. The only thing you need to add to your ant farm (15 x 15 x 3 cm) are the ants themselves.
Included:
- Green ant farm gel
- Stick to make the first tunnels
- Magnifying glass
- User instructions
- Manual and booklet
How Ant Farm Gel Works
How long do ants live in the Gel Ant Farm?
Ants live from a few months to a year. The lifespan can vary. The worker ants we supply should last several weeks to a few months and are guaranteed to dig in the gel. If all ants die within the first two weeks, we will send replacements for free.
How long does the gel last?
The ant farm gel is a complete food source for the ants. Since ants don't eat much and even excavate and reuse waste from the gel, it is more than sufficient for an ant family. We also have gel refills available in various colors to start anew.
Maintenance & Care
Maintenance and care are simple:
- No additional feeding is required.
- Open the lid slightly a few times a week for fresh air.
- Remove condensation and waste if possible.
Ants
This offer does not include ants; we recommend choosing an ant family. With the product, you will receive a coupon for a discounted ant family. These are worker ants from Southern Europe that create an underground system of tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are then sent in a test tube. They can stay in this tube for up to about a week before being placed in the Ant Farm. Instructions on how to place the ants are explained in the booklet that comes with your Ant Farm gel.
Then be amazed by these special animals that teach us what true teamwork is!
Ant Farm Gel - white frame version
Let the ants do their work and watch a complete structure emerge! The ant farm gel is a high-tech habitat for ants. Based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. It is completely self-supporting; the beautiful transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter for the ants. The only thing you need to add to your ant farm (15 x 15 x 3 cm) is the ants themselves.
Included:
- Green ant farm gel
- Stick to make the first tunnels
- Magnifying glass
- User instructions
- Manual and booklet
How the Ant Farm Gel works
How long do ants live in the Gel Ant Farm?
Ants live for a few months to a year. The lifespan can vary. The worker ants we supply should last several weeks to a few months and are guaranteed to dig in the gel. If all ants die within the first two weeks, we will send a free replacement.
How long does the gel remain good?
The ant farm gel is a complete food source for the ants. Since ants do not eat much and even dig up and reuse waste from the gel, it is more than sufficient for an ant family. We also have gel refills in various colors available to start anew.
Maintenance & care
Maintenance and care are simple:
- No additional feeding is necessary.
- Open the lid slightly a few times a week for some fresh air.
- Remove condensation and waste if possible.
Ants
This offer does not include ants; we advise choosing an ant family. With the product, you will receive a coupon to order an ant family at a discount. These are worker ants from Southern Europe that create an underground system of tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are then sent in a test tube. They can stay in this tube for up to about a week before being placed in the Ant Farm. How to place the ants is explained in the booklet included with your Ant Farm gel.
Then be amazed by these special animals that teach us what true teamwork is!
Ant Farm Gel, with green frame, offer including ant family
We supply this Ant Farm including the booklet 'Ants are heroes' full of information about ants and instructions on how to care for your ant family.
Ant Farm Gel
Let the ants do their work and watch a complete structure emerge! The ant farm gel is a high-tech habitat for ants. Based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. It is completely self-sustaining; the beautiful transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter. The only thing you need to add to the ant farm (15 x 15 x 2 cm) are the ants themselves.
Included:
- Ant farm gel green or blue, large size
- Ant family with approximately 15 Spanish worker ants
- Magnifying glass
- User instructions
- Manual and booklet 'Ants are heroes'
How Ant Farm Gel Works
How long do ants live in the Gel Ant Farm?
Ants live a few months to a year. The age can therefore vary. The worker ants we supply should last several weeks to a few months and are guaranteed to dig in the gel. If all the ants die within the first two weeks, we will send a free replacement. An ant family therefore does not include a queen or brood. The product is not suitable for breeding an ant colony.
How long does the gel last?
The ant farm gel is a complete food source for the ants. Since ants don't eat much and even dig up and reuse waste from the gel, it is more than enough for an ant family. We also have gel refills available in various colors to start anew.
Maintenance & Care
Maintenance and care are simple:
- No additional feeding is required.
- Open the lid slightly a few times a week for fresh air.
- Remove condensation and waste if possible.
Ants
This offer includes ants. These are worker ants from Southern Europe that create an underground system of tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are sent in a test tube. They can easily stay in this tube for a week before being placed in the Ant Farm. How to place the ants is explained in the flyer and our booklet 'Ants are heroes'.
Ant Farm Gel white version, offer including ant family
We deliver this Ant Farm including the booklet 'Ants are heroes' packed with information about ants and instructions on how to properly care for your ant family.
Ant Farm Gel
Let the ants do their work and watch a complete structure emerge! The ant farm gel is a high-tech living environment for ants. Based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. It is completely self-sustaining; the beautiful transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter. The only thing you need to add to the ant farm (15 x 15 x 2 cm) are the ants themselves.
Included:
- Ant Farm Gel green or blue, large size
- Ant family with approximately 15 Spanish worker ants
- Magnifying glass
- User instructions
- Manual and booklet 'Ants are heroes'
How the Ant Farm Gel works
How long do ants live in the Gel Ant Farm?
Ants live for a few months to a year. So, the age can vary. The worker ants we supply should last several weeks to a few months and are guaranteed to dig in the gel. If all the ants die within the first two weeks, we will send a free replacement. An ant family does not include a queen or brood. The product is not suitable for breeding an ant colony.
How long does the gel remain good?
The gel in the ant farm is a complete food source for the ants. Since ants don't eat much and even excavate and reuse waste from the gel, it is more than sufficient for an ant family. We also have gel refills available in various colors to start anew.
Maintenance & care
Maintenance and care are simple:
- No additional feeding is necessary.
- Open the lid slightly a few times a week for fresh air.
- Remove condensation and waste if possible.
Ants
This offer includes ants. These are worker ants from Southern Europe that create an underground system of tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are sent in a test tube. They can comfortably stay in this tube for up to a week before being placed in the Ant Farm. How to place the ants is explained in the flyer and our booklet 'Ants are heroes'.
Ant Farm Gel School Pack
This school pack contains products for keeping ants and is specifically intended for schools, childcare facilities, childminders, and organizations focused on children. Learn about ants in a fun and educational way. This pack is specifically designed for children aged 4-8.
The school pack includes detailed instructions to turn it into a 6-week project!
Package contents
The package contains the following products and components:
- Gel ant farm including ants.
- 30 stickers for the children in the class or group (more available on request).
- Simple leaflet for teachers or supervisors with explanations and instructions.
- Plastic models of the ant life cycle.
- Booklet 'Ants are heroes!'.
Ant farm gel
Let the ants do their work and watch a complete structure emerge! The gel ant farm is a high-tech living environment for ants. Based on the technology NASA used to study life in a weightless environment. It is completely self-sustaining; the beautiful transparent gel serves as food, moisture, and shelter. The only thing you need to add to the ant farm (16.5 x 15.2 x 3.2 cm) are the ants themselves.
Included:
- Green gel ant farm, large size
- Ant family with approximately 15 Spanish worker ants
- Stick to create the first tunnels
- Magnifying glass
- User instructions
- Manual and booklet 'Ants are heroes'
How the Gel Ant Farm works
How long do ants live in the Gel Ant Farm?
Ants live from a few months to a year. The age can therefore vary. The worker ants we supply should last several weeks to a few months and are guaranteed to dig in the gel. If all the ants die within the first two weeks, we will send replacements free of charge.
How long does the gel last?
The ant farm gel is a complete food source for the ants. Since ants don't eat much and even dig up and reuse waste from the gel, it is more than sufficient for an ant family. We also have gel refills available in various colors to start anew.
Maintenance & care
Maintenance and care are simple:
- No additional feeding is necessary.
- Open the lid slightly a few times a week for some fresh air.
- Remove condensation and waste if possible.
Ants
This offer includes ants. These are worker ants from Southern Europe that create an underground system of tunnels and chambers in nature. The ants are sent in a test tube. They can easily stay in this tube for another week before being placed in the Ant Farm. How to place the ants is explained in the flyer and our booklet 'Ants are heroes'.
Ant's Kingdom Emperor
A sleekly designed gypsum Ant Farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade, robust gypsum nest, very sturdily mounted.
Unique moisture supply
The ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply.
Layout and connecting the Emperor
The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (7mm), allowing you to observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (12mm), so the worker ants can neatly store their seeds and food supplies there. All chambers and tunnels are interconnected. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space and experience for yourself how intelligent these special animals are!
On both sides, an opening has been made to connect the Ant Farm to the nest tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup, and we will include the connection materials for free!
Ant Colony
Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price. We do advise starting small and using the combination of ant colony with arena as a starting point.
Feeding Set
The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding kit can be ordered above.
Contents
What do you receive when ordering this product?
- The Emperor
- Moisture syringe 20 ml
- 1 sealing cap
- Full-color instruction flyer
Specifications
Length: 40 cm
Width: 25 cm
Thickness: 4cm (nest part varying from 7 to 12 mm)
Number of connection possibilities gypsum nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of chambers: 8
Number of ants: suitable for hundreds (or even a few thousand) ants for most species
Humidification system through a recess in the middle
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
Plaster Ant Farm General (master series Ant's Kingdom)
A sleekly designed plaster Ant Farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade robust plaster nest, very securely mounted.
Unique moisture supply
The ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply.
Layout and connection General
The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (5mm), allowing you to observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (10mm), allowing the workers to store their seeds and food supplies nicely there. All chambers and passages are connected to each other. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space and experience for yourself whether they stick to our 'script'!
An opening has been made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the nest tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup!
Ant Colony
Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.
Feeding Set
The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.
Contents
What do you receive when you order this product?
- The General
- Moisture syringe 5 ml
- 1 sealing cap
- Full-color instruction flyer
Specifications
Length: 21 cm
Width: 14 cm
Thickness: 3cm (nest part varying from 5 to 10 mm)
Number of connection options plaster nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of chambers: 8
Number of ants: suitable for up to 400 ants for most species
Moisturizing system through a recess in the middle
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.
Ant's Kingdom Major
A sleekly designed plaster ant farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade, robust plaster nest, very solidly mounted.
Unique Humidity System
The ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you can regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply.
Layout and Connecting the Major Ant Farm
The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (4mm), so you can observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (7mm), so the worker ants can store their seeds and food supply there nicely. All chambers and tunnels are interconnected. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space, and experience for yourself how intelligent these special animals are!
An opening has been made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the test tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup!
Ant Colony
Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.
Feeding Set
The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding kit can be ordered above.
Contents
What do you receive when ordering this product?
- The Major
- Moisture syringe 5 ml
- 1 sealing cap
- Full-color instruction flyer
Specifications
Length: 15 cm
Width: 10cm
Thickness: 3cm (nest part varying from 4 to 7 mm)
Number of connection options for plaster nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of chambers: 8
Number of ants: suitable for up to 200 ants for most species
Humidification system through a recess in the middle
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
Ant Farm Plaster Master Set
We can well imagine that making a choice is difficult when seeing all the possibilities for keeping ants as pets and all the available (care) products. That is why we have put together a special set that guarantees an excellent starting point for this super fun hobby!
A sleekly designed Plaster Ant Farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade robust plaster nest, very solidly assembled (in the Netherlands)!
The Ant Farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (4mm), so you can observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (7mm), so the workers can beautifully store their seeds and food supplies there. All chambers and passages are connected. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space and experience for yourself whether they stick to our 'script'!
Openings are made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the test tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena.
You understand that we cannot but call this the 'Master series'. We have designed these ant farms based on our many years of experience in breeding and caring for ant colonies. Because they are handmade nests, the color scheme and material may vary slightly per product. The photos give a clear picture.
Ant colony and food
You can use or give the set as a gift without an ant colony and food, so the recipient can choose this later. Of course, it is also possible to order an ant colony and food directly. Below the price, we have listed the options with special offer prices. The set is specially designed for the harvester ant species. So our advice is to choose a Messor barbarus colony (harvester ants). Due to the intelligence this species shows in collecting, storing, and processing seeds, this is our favorite ant species!
Contents of this set
- Instruction flyer for starting your plaster ant farm
- Ant Farm Plaster Major (2 connection openings)
- Town Square Arena (15x10x9 cm – 2 connections)
- Connection hose (can be cut to size)
- Test tube connector
- Ant Docking Station (protects the ant colony)
- Protective film for the nest area
- 5 ml moisture syringe for moistening the reservoir
- Printed booklet 'Ants are heroes'
Specifications
Length: 15 cm
Width: 10 cm
Thickness: 3 cm (chamber depth 4–7 mm)
Arena size: 15x10x9 cm
Number of plaster nest connections: 2 × 10 mm
Number of arena connections: 2 × 10 mm
Number of chambers: 8
Suitable for: up to ±200 ants (depending on species)
Humidification: central reservoir
Ventilation: arena ventilation lid
Maintain humidity: 1–2 weeks, depending on colony and ambient temperature
Ant Farm Plaster Set – Includes Harvester Ants, Food, and Complete Starter Guide
Contents of this complete ant keeping set
- Messor barbarus ant colony (10+ harvester ants)
- Deluxe food set with seeds
(sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, jelly, seeds, pipette, feeding tray)
- Instruction flyer for setting up your plaster ant farm
- Plaster Ant Farm Major (2 connection openings)
- Town Square Arena (15x10x9 cm – 2 connections)
- Connection hose (can be cut to size)
- Test tube connector
- Ant Docking Station (protects the ant colony)
- Protective film for the nest area
- 5 ml moisture syringe for moistening the reservoir
- Printed booklet 'Ants are heroes' – complete starter guide
Explanation
This carefully curated ant-keeping set provides everything you need to immediately start the fascinating hobby of keeping ants. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts who want a professional and durable setup.
The sleekly designed plaster ant farm forms the heart of this set. Each nest is completely handmade, robustly built, and equipped with a unique moisture reservoir in the middle, allowing you to easily regulate humidity using the included syringe.
The inner chambers (4 mm deep) are designed for optimal observation of the colony, while the deeper outer chambers (7 mm) are perfect for storing seeds and food. All chambers and tunnels are connected, so you can see how the ants arrange their nest themselves.
Both sides of the nest are provided with connection openings for attaching the test tube nest, the arena, or other modules.
Thanks to our years of experience, we have developed this set as part of our 'Master Series' – a high-quality line of ant farms with maximum durability and functionality. Because each nest is handmade, the color may vary slightly.
Specifications
Length: 15 cm
Width: 10 cm
Thickness: 3 cm (chamber depth 4–7 mm)
Arena size: 15x10x9 cm
Number of plaster nest connections: 2 × 10 mm
Number of arena connections: 2 × 10 mm
Number of chambers: 8
Suitable for: up to ±200 ants (depending on species)
Moisturizing: central reservoir
Ventilation: arena ventilation lid
Humidity retention: 1–2 weeks, depending on colony and ambient temperature
Ant Farm Plaster School Package
This school package contains products for keeping ants and is specifically intended for schools, childcare, childminders, and institutions focused on children. Learn about ants in a fun and educational way. This package is especially designed for children in grades 5-8.
The school package includes detailed instructions to turn it into an 8-week project!
Package Contents
The package contains the following products and components:
- Master set with Messor barbarus ant colony including food.
- Ant life cycle.
- 30 stickers for the children in the class or group (more available upon request).
- Simple leaflet for teachers or supervisors with explanations and instructions.
- Book 'Ants are heroes!'
Ant Farm Master Messor Set
We can well imagine that making a choice is difficult when seeing all the possibilities for keeping ants as pets and all the available (care) products. That's why we have put together a special set that guarantees an excellent starting point for this super fun hobby!
A sleekly designed plaster ant farm forms the heart of this setup. A fully handmade robust plaster nest, very solidly mounted.
The ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you regulate the humidity with the supplied syringe. The chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (4mm), so you can observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (7mm), allowing the workers to beautifully care for their larger brood there. All chambers and tunnels are connected. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space.
On both sides, an opening is made to connect the Ant Farm to the test tube with the colony and the feeding dish or the arena.
You understand that we can't help but call this the 'Master series'. We have designed these ant farms based on our years of experience in breeding and caring for ant colonies.
Because they are handmade nests, the color scheme and material may vary slightly per product. The photos provide a clear picture.
Contents of this set
- Ant Farm Major (2 connection openings)
- Arena M (10x8x7 - 2 connection openings)
- Ant colony Messor barbarus 10+
- Half a meter of tubing
- Test tube connector
- Protection sleeve (ant colony protection)
- Protection film (nest part protection)
- 5 ml moisture syringe (for administering moisture into the reservoir)
- Feeding set consisting of fruit flies, sugar water, honeydew, and seeds
(This food is sufficient for the first few months to a year)
- Digital Book 'Ants are heroes!', the link can be found directly in your order confirmation email!
You cut the tubing into pieces and then create your own beautiful setup. The photo above provides an example. We always recommend connecting the colony to the arena so that the ants learn to get their food there and dispose of waste.
Specifications
Length: 15 cm
Width: 10 cm
Thickness: 3 cm (nest part varying from 4 to 7 mm)
Arena dimensions: 10:8:7 cm
Number of connection options for plaster nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of connection options for arena: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of chambers: 8
Number of ants: suitable for up to 200 ants for most species
Humidification system through a recess in the middle
Ventilation: Arena ventilation lid
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
Ant Farm Starter Set
The best foundation for starting to cultivate your own ant colony can be found in this starter set!
The biggest challenge of the hobby is getting started. How do you ensure that your queen, with a few workers, grows into a healthy, large colony? The 'Ant Dock Station' in combination with the arena makes this much easier.
In addition to the excellent shelter and robust character of the 'Ant Dock Station', you can now also provide your ants with the correct temperature. At the end of the Dock, there is a recess where the 1-meter heating cable fits precisely (optional to order separately). By correctly positioning the heating cable, you can provide the test tube with your ant colony with the correct temperature. Now your ants will be nice and warm, even during the cold periods of the year! With the right temperature, your colony will grow the fastest, and that's what you want!
The Dock where you place the test tube can thus be seen as the nesting area, which is normally underground. Warmed by the sun, protected by the earth, and ventilated for the ants. This is all incorporated into the Dock. The Arena is the above-ground part. In this outdoor living area, which the ants can access via the transport tube, the ants can collect their food (which you place there once a week) and dispose of their waste.
How cool is it to be able to closely follow the ants' cooperation and the transport through the tube.
This starter set is suitable for all types of ants. Don't have a colony yet? Then you can choose from different types above, including food, and order them at great promotional prices. The heating cable and arena setup can also be ordered above.
Contents of the set
- Ant Dock Station
- Town Square Arena (15x10x9cm)
- Ant-Blox test tube connector
- Stopper cap
- Connection hose
- Instructions in the video and on our YouTube channel
- Printed booklet 'Ants are heroes' with instructions on how to properly start the hobby of keeping ants as pets
Sand ant farm including ant colony Messor barbarus 10+ and feeding kit including seeds!
Sand ant farm set - introduction
The sand ant farm is handmade from high-quality transparent plexiglass and complete because the nest part and arena are integrated.
This sand ant farm set consists of two parts. The top is a sleek outdoor enclosure, closed with a handy ventilated lid. The bottom is the nest part. Both the nest part and the arena can be expanded on both sides. So, over time, you can build an enormous ant city.
The sand ant farm is suitable for both small and large ant species, including Messor and Lasius. Due to the separate outdoor enclosure, you can easily feed the colony with fruit flies and sugar water or honeydew (and the seed mixture for the harvester ants. Please note that the colony needs to get used to the new environment initially and will develop further from the test tube (test tube). Growing a colony therefore requires some patience.
We supply the sand ant farm set including a bag of sand-loam filling, a 10ml moisture syringe for adding moisture, and, of course, our digital booklet 'Ants are heroes'. The sand ant farm set is a complete ant farm with a great appearance.
Material - what is the set made of and how?
We make this sand ant farm set entirely by hand in-house in the Netherlands! Due to this production method, it is possible that you may see small imperfections in the product (such as very light spots or edges). You will only see this from very close up or with strong lighting. We do our best to work as neatly and accurately as possible.
Contents - what is included in this set?
This starter set is complete and consists of:
- Harvester ant colony (Messor barbarus), queen, brood, and workers.
- Deluxe feeding kit (sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, seeds, jelly, pipette, deluxe feeding plate).
- Docking station where the test tube can be placed (optimal positioning and protection).
- Nest 15x15x1.4
- Sand-loam filling 300 grams
- Arena 15x10x9
- Connection hose pieces
- Test tube connector
- 10 ml moisture syringe
- Detailed printed instructions
- Booklet 'Ants are heroes'
Optional extras you can order:
- An upgrade to an already larger colony.
- A furnishing set with sand-loam, decorative stones, and decorative trees.
- A heating cable that you can use if your room never goes above 20 degrees Celsius, or regularly drops below 18 degrees Celsius (excluding the winter period between November and February).
Ants are heroes!
- The booklet 'Ants are heroes' is included with the set. In this booklet, you will find very detailed explanations on how to start the hobby properly and a lot of information about (the development of) an ant colony.
Nest Specifications
Ventilation: openings in the lid
Number of connection options: 2 (10mm)
Width: 15 cm
Height: 15 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Inside depth: 1.4 cm
Number of chambers: 1, ants arrange themselves
Number of ants: suitable for up to 300 ants for most species
Humidification: keep the sand (partially) slightly moist.
Duration of nest moisture: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
Sand-loam: 300 gr
Arena Features
Ventilation: openings in the lid
Number of connection options: 2 (10mm)
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Height: 9 cm
Accessibility: with connection hoses
Closure: by lid, fully openable
Ant Farm Sand School Package
This school package contains products for keeping ants and is specifically designed for schools, childcare facilities, childminders, and organizations focused on children. Learn about ants in a fun and educational way. This package is specifically intended for children in groups 4-7 (ages 7-11).
The school package includes detailed instructions to turn it into an 8-week project!
Package Contents
The package contains the following products and components:
- T-Farm Ant Farm with Lasius niger ant colony including food.
- Ant life cycle information.
- 30 stickers for the children in the class or group (more available upon request).
- Simple leaflet for teachers or supervisors with explanations and instructions.
- Booklet 'Ants are heroes!'
Ant Farm Sand T-Farm
The T-Farm Ant Farm is made of high-quality transparent plexiglass and is complete with an integrated nest and outworld. The Farm consists of two parts. The top is a sleek outworld, closed with a convenient lid. The bottom is the nest part. You have the option to connect other nests or habitats to both sides of the outworld (eventually), as openings are provided on both sides. Even the nest part can be expanded through the 2 openings in the base.
The T-Farm is suitable for both small and large ant species, including Messor and Lasius. We expect this product to seal seamlessly, making it suitable for all ant species! The outworld on top makes it easy to feed the colony with fruit flies, sugar water, or honeydew. Please note that the colony needs time to get used to the new environment at first, and they will develop further from the test tube. Raising a colony therefore requires some patience.
We supply the T-farm 2.0 including a bag of sand-loam filling, a bag of decorative gravel stones, a pipette for adding moisture, and of course our digital booklet 'Ants are heroes'. The T-Farm is a complete ant farm with a great appearance.
Contents of this set
- Ant Farm Sand T-Farm
- Lasius niger ant colony 10+
- Sand-loam to fill the ant farm
- Decorative stones for the outworld part of the ant farm
- Pipette
- Feeding set consisting of fruit flies, sugar water, and honeydew
(This food is sufficient for the first few months up to a year)
- Digital Booklet "Ants are heroes," the link can be found directly in your order confirmation email!
Nest Specifications
Width: 17 cm (rounded)
Height: 14 cm
Depth: 5 cm (rounded)
Thickness: 1.6 cm (1 cm inside)
Number of connection options: 4 (10mm)
Number of chambers: 1, the ants arrange themselves
Number of ants: suitable for up to 300 ants for most species
Moisturizing: keep the sand (partially) slightly moist.
Foraging area, outworld included: Yes
Duration of nest moisture: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
Outworld Features
Width: 18cm (rounded)
Depth: 8 cm (rounded)
Height: 5 cm
Accessibility: from the nest section via an opening
Closure: via a lid, fully openable
Ant Farm Sand Set - Introduction
The Ant Farm sand set is handmade from high-quality transparent plexiglass and complete, as it includes both a nest part and an arena in the setup.
The top is a sleek outworld, closed with a convenient ventilated lid. The arena stands on a display so that it is higher than the nesting area. The bottom is the nesting part. Both the nesting part and the arena can be expanded on both sides. So, over time, you can build an enormous ant city.
The Ant Farm sand is suitable for both small and large ant species, including Messor and Lasius. The separate outworld makes it easy to feed the colony with fruit flies and sugar water or honeydew (and the seed mix for harvester ants. Please note that the colony needs to get used to the new environment initially and will develop further from the nest tube (test tube). Therefore, cultivating a colony requires some patience.
The Ant Farm sand set includes a bag with sand-loam filling, a 10ml moisture syringe for adding moisture, and if you also order an ant colony, you will, of course, receive our booklet 'Ants are heroes' with all the information about starting your own ant colony. The Ant Farm sand set is a complete set with a great appearance.
Material - what is the set made of and how?
We make this Ant Farm sand set entirely by hand in-house in the Netherlands! Due to this production method, you may see small imperfections in the product (such as very light spots or edges). You will only see this up close or with strong lighting. We, of course, do our best to work as precisely and carefully as possible.
Contents - what's included in this set?
- Nest 15x15x1.4
- Sand-loam filling 300 grams
- Arena 15x19x9
- Connection hose pieces
- Test tube connector
- 10 ml moisture syringe
- Ant Docking Station (for test tube)
- Detailed printed instructions
Ant Colony - which ants can you keep in it?
Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for introductory prices!
Nutrition - what nutrition is needed?
The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A nutrition set can be ordered above.
Nest Specifications
Ventilation: openings in lid
Number of connection options: 2 (10mm)
Width: 15 cm
Height: 15 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Internal depth: 1.4 cm
Number of chambers: 1, ants arrange themselves
Number of ants: suitable for up to 300 ants for most species
Moisturizing: keep the sand (partially) slightly moist.
Nest humidity duration: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.
Sand loam: 300 gr
Arena Features
Ventilation: openings in lid
Number of connection options: 2 (10mm)
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Height: 9 cm
Accessibility: with connection tubes
Closure: by means of a lid, fully openable
Ant Family L
Hard Workers
These worker ants come from Spain and are active all year round. This makes them very suitable for gel ant farms. This ant family, consisting of 15 to 20 worker ants, is specifically intended for our gel ant farms (Ant's Kingdom and Antquarium).
Other gel products
PLEASE NOTE: products from other providers have been found to be ineffective or work poorly. The ants usually do not accept this gel. The purchase of our ants for these products is at your own risk. The products from our webshop are all suitable, and we guarantee them.
Shipping, packaging, and storage
You will receive the ants in a tube, and we provide a digital manual with information, including how to place the ants. It is not possible to say in advance how old the ants are or how long they will live in the gel, as this depends on many factors. On average, they live in it for a few months to over half a year.
If you purchase only an ant family, we will ship it in a letterbox package. The ant family can then be stored for up to a week. However, we advise placing the ants as soon as possible (due to the risk of dehydration). For longer storage tips, please contact us.
Warranty and service
We guarantee that the ants will dig in the products we offer. If they do not, or if they all die within two weeks (with proper care/installation), we will provide a free replacement.
Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.
Ant Family M
Hard-working ants
These worker ants come from Spain and are active all year round. This makes them very suitable for gel ant farms. This ant family with 10 to 15 worker ants is specifically intended for our gel ant farms (Ant's Kingdom and Antquarium).
Other gel products
PLEASE NOTE: products from other suppliers often do not work or work poorly. The ants usually do not accept this gel. The purchase of our ants for these products is at your own risk. The products from our webshop are all suitable, and we guarantee them.
Shipping, packaging and storage
You will receive the ants in a tube and we have a digital manual with information on, among other things, how to place the ants. It is not possible to say in advance exactly how old the ants are and how long they live in the gel. This depends on many factors. On average, they live in it for a few months to more than half a year.
If you only purchase an ant family, we will send it by letterbox parcel. The ant family can then be stored for up to a week. We do recommend placing the ants as soon as possible (due to the risk of dehydration). For longer storage tips, please contact us.
Warranty and service
We guarantee that the ants will dig in the products we offer. If they don't, or if they all die within two weeks (with proper care/installation), we will provide free replacement.
Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.
Ant Family XL
Hard-working ants
These worker ants come from Spain and are active all year round, making them very suitable for gel ant farms. This ant family with 25 to 30 worker ants is specially intended for our gel ant farms (Ant's Kingdom and Antquarium).
Other gel products
PLEASE NOTE: products from other suppliers prove to be ineffective or work poorly. The ants usually do not accept this gel. The purchase of our ants for these products is at your own risk. The products from our webshop are all suitable, we guarantee that.
Shipping, packaging and storage
You will receive the ants in a tube and we have a digital manual with information about, among other things, the placement of the ants. It is not possible to say in advance exactly how old the ants are and how long they will live in the gel. This depends on many factors. On average, they live in it for a few months to longer than half a year.
When purchasing only an ant family, we ship by letterbox box. The ant family can then be kept for up to a week. We do advise placing the ants as soon as possible (due to the risk of dehydration). Please contact us for longer storage tips.
Warranty and service
We guarantee that the ants will dig in the products we offer. If they don't, or if they all die within two weeks (with proper care/installation), we will provide free replacement.
Ant Family XL
Hard-working ants
These worker ants come from Spain and are active all year round, making them very suitable for gel ant farms. This ant family with 25 to 30 worker ants is specially intended for our gel ant farms (Ant's Kingdom and Antquarium).
Other gel products
PLEASE NOTE: products from other suppliers prove to be ineffective or work poorly. The ants usually do not accept this gel. The purchase of our ants for these products is at your own risk. The products from our webshop are all suitable, we guarantee that.
Shipping, packaging and storage
You will receive the ants in a tube and we have a digital manual with information about, among other things, the placement of the ants. It is not possible to say in advance exactly how old the ants are and how long they will live in the gel. This depends on many factors. On average, they live in it for a few months to longer than half a year.
When purchasing only an ant family, we ship by letterbox box. The ant family can then be kept for up to a week. We do advise placing the ants as soon as possible (due to the risk of dehydration). Please contact us for longer storage tips.
Warranty and service
We guarantee that the ants will dig in the products we offer. If they don't, or if they all die within two weeks (with proper care/installation), we will provide free replacement.
Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 1 gyne 30+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also called the common red sting ant. A well-known native ant! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains 30+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can occur in one nest (not necessarily). This colony has 1 gyne, which is only slightly larger than regular workers.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal cycle, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will then return in spring with higher temperatures!
Please note, different warranty conditions
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but clearly more challenging than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee the live arrival of the queen and ants, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, the lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is of course our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena. For Myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to continuously obtain fresh/moist food here.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is in a test tube with cotton behind it providing water to keep the nest tube partially moist. Due to its size, the colony cannot stay in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packed and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red sting ant |
| Difficulty level | 3. Difficult |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: |
No, but a clear winter rest with little or no brood. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) and Plaster including use of Arena area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really well moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does when in danger (e.g., being crushed or an intrusion into the nest. The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant colony Myrmica rubra 1 gyne 50+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red ant. A well-known ant from our own soil! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains more than 50 workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can be present in a nest (not necessarily). This colony has 1 gyne, which are only slightly larger than a regular worker.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it is possible that a colony has little (or even no) brood in the autumn and winter period. This will then return with higher temperatures in the spring!
Note, deviating warranty provision
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but clearly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die out within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, the lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is of course our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also advise using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. With Myrmica, this arena is enormously important. They must be able to continuously obtain fresh/moist food here.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is housed in one or more test tubes with a cotton stopper behind which provides water to keep the nesting tube partially moist. Due to its size, the colony cannot remain in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packed and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red ant |
| Difficulty level | 2. Medium |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees Celsius |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them a bit cooler around 10-15 degrees Celsius. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature, these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) or Plaster including use of Arena area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. The ant only does this in case of danger (for example, entrapment or intrusion into the nest. The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to stinging nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 30+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also known as the European red fire ant. A well-known native ant! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains more than 30 workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can occur in a nest (but not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are only slightly larger than a regular worker.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal cycle, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will then return at higher temperatures in the spring!
Please note, differing warranty provisions
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but significantly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die out within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, their lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have any doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also advise using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. With Myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to continuously obtain fresh/moist food there.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is in one or more test tubes with a cotton ball behind it to keep the water supply in the nest tube partially moist. Due to its size, the colony cannot stay in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packed and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red stinging ant |
| Difficulty level | 2. Medium |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them a little cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February. Our experience: even in winter at room temperature these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (West)Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) or Plaster including use of Arena area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can move quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red stinging ant has a sting and can therefore sting. It only does this when in danger (for example, being trapped or intrusion in the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant Colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 100+
Species
Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red sting ant. A well-known ant native to our own soil! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains 100+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, or queens, can occur in a nest (not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are only slightly larger than regular workers.
Please note, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it may happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will return with higher temperatures in spring!
Please note, special warranty terms apply
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but significantly more difficult than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go beyond that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, its lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care provided. If something is already wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and at our risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and gypsum ant farms. Sand is preferred here. We also recommend using an outworld. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated outworld. For Myrmica, this outworld is extremely important. They must continuously be able to obtain fresh/moist food here.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug at the back to keep the water supply partly moist in the nest tube. Due to its size, the colony cannot stay in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the life of the queen upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packaged and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red sting ant |
| Difficulty level | 3. Difficult |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: |
No, but a clear winter rest with little or no brood. |
| Nutrition: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Recommendation: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) and Gypsum including use of Outworld area |
| Remarks: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can also move quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does in case of danger (e.g., crushing or intrusion into the nest). The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to stinging nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
Ant colony Myrmica rubra 2 gynes 150+
Species
The Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red sting ant. A well-known native ant! Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on the number of eggs that have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains more than 150 workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, or queens, can occur in a nest (but not necessarily). This colony has 2 gynes, which are only slightly larger than regular workers.
Note, these ants have a very clear seasonal distribution, so it is possible that a colony has little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will return with higher temperatures in the spring!
Note, exceptional warranty terms
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but significantly more challenging than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee the live arrival of the queen and ants, but we cannot go further than that. A Myrmica rubra colony can die out within a few days under incorrect (especially too dry) conditions. Therefore, their lifespan is clearly dependent on the housing and care provided. If there is already something wrong upon receipt, that is, of course, our responsibility and risk. This must be reported to us within 24 hours (after receipt) with clear photos. If you have doubts about the care and purchase of a Myrmica colony, please contact us first for advice!
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for sand and plaster ant farms. Sand is preferred. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For Myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to continuously obtain fresh/moist food here.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The colony is housed in one or more test tubes with a cotton wick at the back to keep the nesting tube partially moist. Due to its size, the colony cannot remain in this tube for too long without care (maximum a few days after receipt). We guarantee the queen's survival upon arrival. The ant colonies are safely packed and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red sting ant |
| Difficulty level | 2. Medium |
| Queen | Gyne: | 5-6 mm |
| Workers: | 4-5 mm |
| Colony type: | Polygynous, multiple queens per nest |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, close to the surface, often under stones |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 15-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler around 10-15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even in winter at room temperature, these ant colonies develop well. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. |
| Humidity: | Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist |
| Distribution area: | (Western) Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) or Plaster including the use of an Arena |
| Comments: | Myrmica rubra is an interesting species. They develop quickly and can move around quickly. Our experience is that it is important to keep a part of the nest really moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red sting ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. It only does this when in danger (for example, entrapment or intrusion into the nest. The sting is not dangerous and feels similar to nettles. For the more serious ant keeper, a little excitement in this hobby is not a problem, right?! ;-) |
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📍 Laan van de ram 64B
7324 BV Apeldoorn
💬 WA +31 85 888 9797
✉️ E: info@antskingdom.com
Chamber of Commerce no: 82353050
VAT no: NL862430744B01