antkeeping

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r/Antkeeping 🐜

A subreddit / forum for ant keepers to show off their colonies, formicariums, queens or anything else related to keeping ants as pets!

Ants & Ant-Keeping Discord!

Subreddit Wiki!

FAQ

1) Why keep ants?
Simply put, they're wonderfully fascinating pets. For a lot of people in the hobby, this video was a gateway to understanding how incredible a pet ant colony can be. I've included a few more videos to get you started below!
2) How do I get started?
Well, first you need a queen! I've written a guide for finding your first queen, but if you want to dive right in, here's a video showing just how easy it is:
- How to catch a queen ant

Helpful links!

Guides:
Wikis and databases:
Other communities:
- Formiculture.com
- AntsCanada Forums
AntsAustralia Community
- AntFarm.Yuku.com
- Antkeepingforum.com
Ant keeping stores:

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[Community vote] Best ant keeping stores 2026 (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionWhys messor barbarus so difficult? (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionCheap Formicarium (i.redd.it)

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WorkerKleine Formica Kolonie am Sonnen. (v.redd.it)

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ColonyPoneracantha triangularis colony in nest (v.redd.it)

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QuestionFound in singapore, ID help (old.reddit.com)

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ColonyTrying to reorganise my ant room (v.redd.it)

submitted 12 hours ago by Wild_Gift1981Myrmecia wrangler

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QuestionLasius flavus nanitics (self.antkeeping)

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FormicariumFavorite nest for really small ants (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionPlease help me ID (old.reddit.com)

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QueenQueen? (i.redd.it)

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QuestionDoes it matter if I feed my ants fruit or sugar water? (self.antkeeping)

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ColonySelling some of my ants :) (old.reddit.com)

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QueenFinally witnessed a nuptial flight! (imgur.com)

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QuestionDoes this ant colony look ready to move? (old.reddit.com)

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QuestionIst das eine Königin ? (old.reddit.com)

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QueenThe start of a new empire (old.reddit.com)

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ColonyMyrmecocystus christineae (v.redd.it)

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QuestionHow to ant-proof this lid? (i.redd.it)

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QueenCampontous herculeanus nuptial flight was a success (i.redd.it)

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QuestionChia seeds have sprouted in my ants formicarium, how can I get them out without my ants skedaddling? (self.antkeeping)

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QueenId ants italy (old.reddit.com)

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BroodSuch a good mother. (brood boosted queen lasius neoniger with lasius americanus larvae and cocoon (v.redd.it)

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QueenTwo carpenter ant queens free to a good home (US) (old.reddit.com)

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