Ant keeping guides

Upgrading your setup as the colony grows
From the test tube to the large terrarium: how and when to upgrade your gear as the colony grows.
10 beginner myrmecologist mistakes to avoid
The classic pitfalls when starting out in ant keeping. Learn from others’ mistakes before making them yourself.
Managing the humidity of an ant nest
Why humidity is crucial, how to measure it, how to maintain it. Everything about this essential question.
Feeding ants: water, sugars, proteins
What do our ants eat? The complete feeding guide: sugars, proteins, water, frequencies.
The annual cycle of an ant colony
Hibernation, founding, growth, reproduction: understand a colony’s seasons to manage it well.
Catching a queen ant in the wild: a practical guide
When, where and how to find a mated queen in the wild. The right techniques so you don’t stress her.
How to choose your first ant species?
Selection criteria for a first colony: difficulty, size, behaviour, climate needs. Our methodology.
Starting your ant colony: the complete guide
Everything you need to know to start keeping ants: choosing a species, gear, founding, first steps.