Other questions about Ants!
Ants are available May to early September (weather and stock dependant). We supply 10-15 common garden ants which can then be released back into nature once you are finished observing. Please Note: We can only send Ants to address in the United Kingd
The most common ant in the UK, the black garden variety, does not sting or bite, but red ants, wood ants and flying ants sometimes do. Ant bites and stings are generally harmless, although you'll probably feel a nip and a pale pink mark may develop o
No, we only send unfertile female worker ants.
There are over 10,000 species of ants worldwide!. We send the common garden ant.
No, the enclosure once set up should not be opened. This could introduce bacteria to the ant habitat.
If your habitat requires prior set up, please do this before you receive the ants, as they will need to be transferred over as soon as possible after arrival. As the ants are very agile, we advise placing them in the fridge for about 20 mins before y
No, the ants should remain within their habitat for the entirety of their life cycle. Without a queen they will not survive outside to form their own colony. Their life cycle should last 2-4 weeks, possibly longer.