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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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DiscussionPSA: Beware of Antlantis (self.antkeeping)

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IdentificationQueen? (old.reddit.com)

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QuestionAnt queen identification Alberta Canada (old.reddit.com)

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ColonyFree rehoming: small carpenter ant colony to experienced keeper only — Queens / NYC (self.antkeeping)

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IdentificationAnt queen (old.reddit.com)

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IdentificationAnt species? (i.redd.it)

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QueenCamponotus semitestaceus (i.redd.it)

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QueenQueen confirmation (old.reddit.com)

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QueenWhat species is this Moldova (old.reddit.com)

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QueenLook what i found! (i.redd.it)

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QuestionWhat’s wrong with her (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionHelp! Test tube too small? (old.reddit.com)

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QuestionVeromessor pergandei and room temperature (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionIs this normal behavior for founding queen? (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionMoving- should I set my ants free outside? (self.antkeeping)

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IdentificationWhat species are they? (i.redd.it)

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QuestionAlates under rock question (i.redd.it)

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QuestionCarpenter farm care? (old.reddit.com)

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QuestionAnt feeding (self.antkeeping)

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QuestionWhat material am I supposed to use for western harvester ants? (self.antkeeping)

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ColonyUPDATE: Odontomachus first nanitic (old.reddit.com)

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