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My son is obsessed with his new queen ant!
Kali
Best kit you could get, easy for starting and gives you what you need!
Archer
Packaging was great. Came with lots of information on the species. Very happy with my order
Hugh
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Thomas D.
Lovely healthy queen, super fast post. Thank you for free Metallic ant.
Nikki C.
My son couldn't be more thrilled with his Queen
Jayne M.
Such speedy service, ants arrived well and happy and Jim is so quick to respond with any questions we have had
Mitchell G.
My banded sugar ants seem to be enjoying their water feeder. They seem to be having meetings around the water cooler!
Felix B.
Very happy with my beautiful Queen Delilah and her brood.
Eryn B.
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Your first colony in three easy steps
Ant keeping is calm, fascinating and great for kids and adults alike. Here's how to get started.
Shop beginner kitsPick your queen
Start with an easy-care species. Every queen arrives with eggs already laid.
Easy-care queens โGive her a home
A founding nest or test tube setup is all a new queen needs to start her colony.
Founding nests โWatch it grow
Follow your care sheet and our guides as your first workers arrive.
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