Our passion
Passion Fourmis is a site dedicated to keeping ants and to amateur myrmecology. Our goal: to make this fascinating hobby accessible to everyone, from the beginner who has never touched a test tube to the seasoned keeper raising a colony of Atta sexdens.
What you’ll find here
- 40 detailed species profiles, from the most accessible to the most exotic
- 8 keeping guides covering a colony’s full annual cycle
- 8 tutorials to build your own nests and setups
- 8 in-depth articles on ant biology and ecology
- A selection of proven gear
- A space to comment and share among enthusiasts
Our method
All content published on Passion Fourmis is written drawing on:
- The reference scientific knowledge of myrmecology
- The hands-on experience of seasoned amateur keepers
- Regular review to keep up with new findings and techniques
Our ethics
Keeping ants isn’t just about observing them: it’s also about respecting them. We stand for:
- Responsible captive keeping: no more colonies than you can properly manage
- No release of captive-raised colonies (a health and genetic risk to wild populations)
- Respect for regulations on exotic species
- Preserving habitats when collecting queens
How to support the site
Passion Fourmis is an independent site. To keep the content free:
- Use our Amazon affiliate links on the gear page when you buy your equipment (it costs you nothing and supports us)
- Share our articles on social media and specialist forums
- Comment on articles to enrich the content with your experience
Contact
A question, a suggestion, feedback to share? Use our contact page to write to us. We answer every message within 7 days.
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