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Camponotus Fedtschenkoi Care Guide: Essential Tips from Expert Ant-Keepers
Camponotus fedtschenkoi are Asian carpenter ants that fascinate ant keepers with their stunning appearance and exceptional biology.


Can you start an ant farm kit without a queen ant? Queen-Free Methods That Work
Can you start an ant farm kit without a queen ant? Ants can survive without their queen for several weeks to months.


Queen Ant Types: The Essential Guide to Claustral vs Semi-Claustral Queens
Queen ants belong to two distinct categories: claustral and semi-claustral queens. Queen ant types play a significant role for ant keepers.


Queen Ant Guide: Hidden Secrets of Colony Rulers (2025 Update)
Many of you have seen swarming winged ants and wondered what are these. These are queen ants ready to mate and start a new ant kingdom.


Top 5 Best Ant Farm Kits for Kids: Educational and Fun
Top 5 Best Ant Farm Kits for Kids: Educational and Fun. Learn how to invest in your child's science future wisely.


Ant Farms for Adults: The most important factors to consider when keeping ants
Ant Farms for Adults gives sophisticated environments to watch these remarkable insects up close. Factors to consider when keeping ants.


5 Reasons Lasius Niger Ants Are Perfect for Beginners
Why are Lasius niger ants recommended for beginners? Easy to care for, impressive growth rate and gentle temperament. Native to the UK.


How to Choose the Right Ant Farm Size for Successful Ant-Keeping
How to Choose the Right Ant Farm Size for Successful Ant-Keeping. New ant keepers often make a significant mistake.


Lessons from the Ant Farm: What Humans Can Learn from Ants' Life
Lessons from the Ants Life. What ants teach us: Don’t quit. Look ahead. Stay positive. Do all you can. NEVER GIVE UP.


How Ants and the Environment Thrive Together: A Symbiotic Relationship
How do ants help the environment? Ants help rebuild what we damaged over the years in the woods. Also, ants move more soil than earthworms.


How to Maximise the Lifespan of Your Ant Farm Kit
Well managed ant farm kit can thrive for up to 20 years, but a neglected one might barely survive a few weeks. Beware of fake ant farms!


Camponotus Nicobarensis Care Guide: A Captivating Exotic Carpenter Ant Species for Beginners
Camponotus nicobarensis is a captivating species that offers a unique window into the fascinating world of carpenter ants.


Isopods or Springtails? The Right Clean-Up Crew for Ants Vivariums.
We're thrilled to dive into the fascinating world of ant vivariums and their essential clean-up crews! Isopods or Springtails?


Ants Evolution
These tiny but mighty creatures have been shaping our planet for millions of years, and ants' evolution is nothing short of remarkable.


How to Find and Catch a Queen Ant in the UK
Finding and catching a queen ant in the UK is the first step to bringing your dream of having your ant colony to life.


Benefits of Antkeeping: A Unique Pet Choice in the UK
Benefits of Antkeeping: A Unique Pet Choice in the UK. Why Keep Ants as Pets? Starting Your Ant Colony. Caring for Your Ants. Best Ants UK.


How to look after a Lasius Niger (Black Garden Ant Farm at home)?
How to look after a Lasius Niger (Black Garden Ant Farm at home)? What Are The Easiest Ants For Beginners? Ant Keeping For Beginners.


Fire Ants: The Fascinating World of Myrmica Rubra - Red Ant
Fire ants-Myrmica rubra, are captivating creatures that offer a glimpse into the intricate world of ants. NOT suitable for kids under 10.


How to look after a Messor Barbarus (Harvester Ants Care)?
How to look after a Messor Barbarus (Harvester Ants)? The Messor Barbarus also known as the Red Harvester Ants suitable for beginners.


How to set up your live queen ant farm?
How to set up your new ant farm? Well, for most of us, that's not rocket science so we can handle it with ease but it's not for a newbie.
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