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Best Ants UK Community
Who Are We?
We are a team of 5 passionate ant keepers who dived into ant keeping more than two decades ago. We are raising our colonies from healthy and fertile queens ourselves and we guarantee live queen arrival. Over the last 23 years, we have learnt that Ant-keeping is a highly entertaining and dangerously addictive hobby.
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We love ants. Ants love us. Join our community and explore the world of antkeeping. Our vibrant community is filled with ant enthusiast antkeepers who share their knowledge and experiences. Discover the antkeeping, at home.
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Our Ant Starter Kits include everything you need to get started, including a sturdy and spacious ant farm, a supply of high-quality food, and of course, a selection of some of the best live ant species available in the UK.
Antkeeping Troubleshooting and Tips for Beginners
How to apply the ants' escape prevention liquid? How to feed your ant colony protein jelly or honey? The temperature and humidity meter stopped working. What to do? Do not panic. It is a DIY job. You must replace the batteries. It's a good idea to get the replacement batteries first. Find video instructions below.
 Feeding ants honey and proyein jellyFeeding ants honey and proyein jelly. Feed them into the outworld only! You should feed them protein-rich food and sweets twice a week. |  How to apply PTFE Fluon Ant Escape Prevention?How to apply PTFE Fluon Ant Escape Prevention? If you do not want to deal with escaped ants, which is a common issue while you feed them, apply about an inch wide of our PTFE Fluon. |  Understanding Ant Nest's HabitatUnderstanding Ant Nest's Habitat. Because the ants' temperature and humidity needs are different and we're building our nests according to that particular requirement, the vertical and horizontal nests are designed differently. |
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 How to watch your ants without stressing the queen?How to watch your ants without stressing the queen? A priceless tip for the most curious and passionate amongst you. Getting a cheap Wireless Home IP Camera will allow you to enjoy every evening (or when daylight is not enough to trigger the camera's night vision) as much as you want. |  How to Replace Ant Nest's Meter?How to Replace Ant Nest's Meter? If it's a rectangular like this one, you will need two LR44 batteries. We'll recommend Duracell LR44 as they last for about 3 years. |  How to Replace Smart BT Meter?How to Replace Smart BT Meter? If it's a Smart Bluetooth Meter like this one, you will need one CR2032 battery. We'll recommend Duracell CR2032 as it lasts for about a year. |