My Living Ant World Best Ants UK Blog! Live queen ants care guide.

Why are Lasius niger ants recommended for beginners? Easy to care for, impressive growth rate and gentle temperament. Native to the UK.

In an ant colony, the queen's primary responsibility is to lay eggs. The worker ants, who are also female, are doing everything else.

Ants are fascinating creatures that can make for unique and low-maintenance pets. What ants can you keep in the UK?

I would not recommend doing this as you hurt the colony and you can't see the ants you’ve caught because they are hidden in a mound of dirt.

The Best Ant Species to Keep in the UK are Black Ants-Lasius Niger, Yellow Ants-Lasius Flavus, Red Ants-Myrmica Rubra and Messor Barbarus.