Ants
Make your choice below between an ant family and an ant colony. The ant families are without a queen and brood, making them suitable for a gel ant farm. These ants are also generally a bit larger and therefore very visible in the gel. An ant colony consists of a queen, brood, and the first hatched workers. You can keep an ant colony in an ant farm made of sand, plaster, or acrylic.
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Pheidole pallidula ant colony 20+
Species
This ant is a very small species and originates from Southern Europe. Pheidole sp. ants are also known as big-headed ants. They are very aggressive towards other ant species and emerge from the nest in relatively large numbers to collect food. Additionally, they require more food than the average ant and are constantly searching for it. This ant is prone to escaping, so ensure you have a good ant farm or preventative measures. They also need seeds, similar to Messor ants; a mix of grass seeds.
With proper care, the colony can grow explosively. The ants are very active, and there are noticeable size differences among the worker ants (larger colonies produce increasingly larger majors/soldiers).
Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on how many eggs have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains at least the first 20 workers, meaning these workers were produced by the queen ant herself.
Nutrition
The nutrition kit above, including seeds, provides a complete diet for this species. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can collect their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug behind it providing a water supply to keep the nest tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the queen's life for this duration. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within 2 weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.
Specifications and Information
| Scientific name | Pheidole Sp. |
| Dutch name | Big-headed ant |
| Difficulty class | 2. Experienced |
| Queen | Gyne: | 7-8 mm |
| Workers: | 2-5 mm The larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear Mediors and Majors (soldiers). |
| Colony type: | Monogynous and Polygynous Colonies can consist of multiple queens (gynes). However, this species also develops well with a single gyne. |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass. |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 20-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler in winter, around 15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: even at room temperature in winter, these ant colonies continue to develop well. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. Also various small seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds, dandelion seeds, etc...). Ensure continuously fresh and preferably live food to accommodate the hunting behavior of this species. |
| Humidity: | Simple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist This species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius niger and Myrmica rubra. |
| Distribution area: | (Southern) Europe and (Northern) Africa |
| Ant Farm Advice: | Acrylic, Plaster, or Sand including an Arena area |
| Remarks: | A very feisty, small ant species. It is interesting to observe how they emerge from the nest in large numbers to collect food. This is especially true if they haven't had (fresh) food for a while. The colony can grow explosively with proper care. They are quite aggressive, so ensure a well-sealed nest and arena. The worker ants have a shorter lifespan (a few months), which means the colony is continuously developing. A starter setup with a test tube containing a colony and an arena is an excellent start for these colonies. They can also be kept well in a (smaller) acrylic or plaster product. |
Pheidole pallidula Ant Colony 10+
Species
This ant is a very small species originating from Southern Europe. Pheidole pallidula ants are also called big-headed ants or fat-headed ants. They are very aggressive towards other ant species and send a relatively large portion of their nest members out to collect food. Additionally, they require more food than the average ant and are constantly searching for it. This is an ant that can easily escape, so ensure you have a good ant farm or prevention measures against escapes. They also need seeds, similar to Messor ants; a mixture of grass seeds.
With proper care, the colony can grow explosively. The ants are very active and there are noticeable size differences among the worker ants (larger colonies will have increasingly larger majors/soldiers).
Our ant colonies consist of a queen along with brood and a number of workers. This number depends on how many eggs have developed into ants (egg-larva-pupa-ant). This colony already contains at least the first 10 workers, meaning these workers were produced by the queen ant herself. This colony also already has majors that are twice as large as the smallest workers.
Food
The feeding kit above, including seeds, provides a complete diet for this species. The kit consists of sugar water, honeydew, fruit flies, and a starter set of seeds. The starter set of seeds is sufficient for the first year.
Suitable for
The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can collect their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.
Packaging and shipping
The photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool stopper at the back providing water to keep part of the nesting tube moist. The colony can remain in this tube for a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this period. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within 2 weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Pheidole Pallidula |
| Dutch name | Dikkopmier |
| Difficulty level | 2. Experienced |
| Queen | Gyne: | 7-8 mm |
| Workers: | 2-5 mm The larger the colony, the larger the ants that appear Mediors and Majors (soldiers). |
| Colony type: | Monogyn and Polygyn Colonies can consist of multiple queens (gynes). However, this species also develops well with a single gyne. |
| Nest type: | Sand nests, relatively deep. Very wide, often under grass. |
| Temperature: | Room temperature, 20-30 degrees |
| Hibernation: | No, but winter rest. Our advice: keep them slightly cooler in winter, around 15 degrees. For example, in a cellar, cooler attic, or shed. November-February Our experience: these ant colonies also develop well at room temperature in winter. |
| Food: | Sugar or honey water and small insects: Our advice for smaller colonies: fruit flies. Also various small seeds (grass seeds, bird seeds, dandelion seeds etc...). Ensure a continuous supply of fresh and preferably live food to meet the hunting behavior of this species. |
| Humidity: | Simple. Advice: Keep part of the nest slightly moist. This species prefers drier conditions than, for example, Lasius niger and Myrmica rubra. |
| Distribution area: | (Southern) Europe and (Northern) Africa |
| Ant farm recommendation: | Acrylic, Plaster, or Sand including the use of an Arena Area |
| Notes: | A very feisty, small ant species. It's interesting to see how they emerge from the nest in large numbers to collect food. This is particularly the case if they haven't had (fresh) food for a while. The colony can grow explosively with proper care. They are quite aggressive, so ensure a well-sealed nest and arena. Worker ants have a shorter lifespan (a few months), which means the colony is constantly developing. A starter setup with a test tube containing the colony and an arena is an excellent start for these colonies, and they can also be kept well in a (smaller) acrylic or plaster product. |
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 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 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 gynes 90+
Species
The Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red stinging 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 90 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 distinct seasonal cycle, so it is possible that a colony may have little (or even no) brood during the autumn and winter period. This will then return at higher temperatures in spring!
Please note, different warranty terms
Myrmica rubra is a fun species to keep, but clearly more challenging than, for example, Lasius niger or Messor barbarus. We guarantee that the queen and ants will arrive alive, but we cannot go further than 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 gypsum ant farms. Sand is preferred. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and remove waste. Many products have an integrated arena. For myrmica, this arena is extremely important. They must be able to obtain fresh/moist food here continuously.
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 ball behind it providing 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 queen's life upon arrival. The ant colonies are securely packaged and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red stinging ant |
| Difficulty class | 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 it 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 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: | (West)Europe |
| Ant Farm Recommendation: | Sand (preferred) or Gypsum 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 stinging 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?! ;-) |
Ant colony Myrmica rubra 2 gyne 150+
Species
The Myrmica rubra is also known as the common red stinging 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 150+ workers.
The colonies are polygynous, meaning that multiple gynes, queens, can occur in one 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 division, so it can happen that a colony has little (or even no) brood in the autumn and winter period. This will return at higher temperatures in the spring!
Please note, deviating warranty provision
Myrmica rubra is a nice species to keep, but clearly more difficult 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, the lifespan clearly depends on the way of 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. We also recommend 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 always 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 behind it to keep the nest tube partly 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 packaged and shipped in foil.
Specifications and information
| Scientific name | Myrmica rubra |
| Dutch name | Red stinging ant |
| Difficulty class | 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 advice: | 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 part of the nest really well moist. Dehydration is a great danger. The red stinging ant has a stinger and can therefore sting. This the ant only does in case of danger (e.g. 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 no problem, right?! ;-) |
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VAT no: NL862430744B01