About Best Ants UK

We have created and tested 317 prototypes over the last 22 years and keep upgrading our ant farms to achieve the perfect environmental conditions for your ant nest. Our latest designs incorporate advanced heating and Bluetooth temperature control features to maintain optimal conditions for your ants.

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Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a team of 5 passionate ant keepers who dived into ant keeping more than two decades ago. We are like an ant family when it comes to hierarchy. Like the ants in a colony, every member has a distinct role to play; some collect food, others defend the queen ant, and each member of our team performs a specific task in a complex symbiosis to deliver the highest quality live ants and ant farms, also known as formicariums, on the market here in the UK. We raise our ant colonies from healthy, fertile queen ants ourselves, and we guarantee live queen ant arrival.

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We always check and feed your ants before dispatch, ensuring they have the best ant food for their journey.

Every single ant farm formicarium we offer goes through a very strict and narrow lane from the idea at the beginning sketched on paper (sometimes on a napkin in the pub over a pint or two), the design process itself, including 3D modelling and then the testing period, which lasts from one and a half to three years. This rigorous process ensures that each new ant farm meets our high standards. An ant farm must be flowless!

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We are introducing our high-quality glass ant farm with special ant substrate infill that comes with live ants! Our ant farms are lovingly designed in Surrey and handmade with precision and attention to detail. We believe that ants are the most exciting and fantastic creatures on the planet, and our glass formicarium allows you to observe these fascinating insects up close. Bring the wonders of nature into your home with our glass ant farm and live ants, perfect for any beginner ant keeper.

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Our ant farms are perfect for children and adults curious about the unique world of ants. With our kit, you can watch the ants create tunnels and chambers in the ant farm soil, carry food and water, and care for their young. Our ants, including beginner species like Lasius niger (black ants), Messor barbarus (harvester ants), or Myrmica rubra (red ants), are carefully selected and shipped directly to your door, ensuring their health and well-being. These novice-friendly species are ideal for those just starting their ant-keeping journey. Get ready for a STEM and educational experience with our ant farm and ant kits.

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The clear glass ant farm we offer is the perfect tool to observe and learn about the fascinating world of ants. With our ant nest with outworld sets and live ants, you can witness these tiny creatures' incredible teamwork and communication skills firsthand. Whether you're a beginner ant-keeper looking for beginner species or an experienced enthusiast, our new ant farm designs cater to all levels of expertise. Order now and start your ant adventure with state-of-the-art ant enclosures that provide the ideal environment for your ant nest to thrive.

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Please find out more about our ant keeping experience and priceless tips on our Blog page.