Explore the fascinating world of ants

Your one-stop shop for all your ant-keeping needs

Are you interested in starting an ant-keeping hobby? Look no further! We offer everything you need to begin your journey into the fascinating world of ants. From queen ants to ant farms, nests, formicariums, and ant food, we have all the essentials for successful ant keeping. Whether you're interested in ant queens or setting up your first formicarium, we've got you covered. Our range includes everything from a basic ant farm to sophisticated setups for experienced keepers.

Queen Ants and Ant Colonies

Discover a variety of ant species perfect for your ant farm:

Lasius Niger
Black Garden Ant

Lasius Flavus
Yellow Meadow Ant

Messor Barbarus
Harvester Ant

Myrmica Rubra
Red Fire Ant

Camponotus Nicobarensis
Caprenter Ant

Camponotus Ligniperda

Caprenter Ant

Temnothorax nylanderi (Acorn Ants)

Whether you're looking for a beginner-friendly ant colony or a more exotic species, we have ants to suit your preferences. Our ant species range from common garden varieties to unique exotic types, perfect for observing different colony behaviours and nuptial flights.

Ant Farm Kits

Get started with our range of ant farm kits, perfect for beginners and experienced ant-keepers alike:

Black Ants Farm

Claire Ants Farm

Lasius Medium Ant Farm

Harvester Ants Farm

Angie Ant Farm

Antie Plus MB Ant Farm

Each ant farm comes with everything you need to get started, including an escape-proof ant nest, foraging area, food, and accessories. Our kits are designed with proper ventilation to prevent condensation and maintain optimal humidity levels for your ant colony.

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Ant-keeping with Best Ants UK

We have been making handcrafted, meticulously detailed ant farms and formicariums for 23 years. Our complete starter kits are fully recyclable, containing everything necessary to begin your ant-keeping journey, including everything ants need for optimal ant care. From test tube setups and nursery ant nests for colony founding to larger formicariums for mature colonies, we provide solutions for every stage of ant keeping.

Our dedicated team is ready to assist you in choosing the right ant nest or formicarium for your needs and provide excellent support for your ant-keeping adventure. We can guide you on selecting the appropriate substrate, such as coconut husk or clay balls, and advise on the use of cleanup crews, like isopods and springtails, to maintain a healthy environment in your ant farm.

As a global ant nursery, we provide healthy, fertile ant queens for any live ant order, and we guarantee live queen arrival on all ant orders. We deliver ant queens and ant farms directly to your door, prioritising environmental consciousness through CO2-neutral shipping and recyclable packaging.

Interesting Facts About Ants

Did you know that black ants are considered quite auspicious? So if you see black ants roaming around your house, it means that soon, your wealth will rise sharply.

New to ant-keeping? We are here to help.

Find everything you need to know about ant care and ant-keeping in one place. Visit our Blog to gain genuine knowledge about this rewarding hobby. Learn about different ant species, their nuptial flight patterns, and how to set up the perfect test tube setup for your newly mated queen.

Every ant in the colony has a specific job, from workers to alates (winged reproductives).
Ants can become zombies due to a specific parasitic fungus.
Ants can lift to 50 times their body weight, thanks to their powerful mandibles and strong exoskeleton.
Ants don't have ears or lungs. They use chemicals to communicate and breathe in oxygen through spiracles located on their gaster (abdomen).
All the worker ants in the colony are female. Male ants typically only appear during the nuptial flight season.
Some ants are homeless. Army Ants, for instance, create a temporary nest site using their own bodies to protect the queen, food, and larvae.

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