Seed mix

This is a mix of various grass seed types (over 20) and bird seed types. The mix is suitable for all seed-collecting ant species, including those with the scientific names Pheidole and Messor. The Messor ant is also called the harvester ant.

The mix has been put together by us and is also used for our own colonies. A budding colony (up to 30 ants) will have enough of this quantity for at least a year.

Sugar water

A sugar water mixture, specifically intended for ants. It is a supplement to an ant diet of honeydew and live insects (and seeds for Messor and Pheidole).

The price includes a tube and cotton pad, from which the ants can suck the sugar water. Suitable for several months. Offer a few drops of sugar water on the supplied cotton pad in a feeding dish or arena, or use the cotton pad as shown in the picture. Make sure the cotton pad stays moist. Every few weeks, push the cotton pad a little deeper into the liquid with the back of a pencil (for example).

The tube is suitable for reuse.

Tube specifications
Length - 75 mm
Diameter - 13 mm
Content - 2 ml
 

Honeydew

Please note: store honeydew in the freezer due to shelf life.

A honeydew substitute mixture, rich in nutrients, specially developed by Ant Farm for ants. The nutrient mixture has been extensively tested by us and is suitable for all ant species. It is a supplement to the diet for ants with sugar water and live insects (and for Messor and Pheidole, seeds).

The price includes a tube and a cotton ball, from which the ants can suck the honeydew. Suitable for several months. Offer the honeydew on a cotton ball (drop) and replace it weekly (store the sealed tube in the freezer).

This mixture was developed by Ant Farm, and we also use it for our own ant colonies.

Tube specifications
Length - 75 mm
Diameter - 13 mm
Content - 2 ml

Life Cycle of the Bee

The life cycle of the bee depicted in beautiful figures. Very useful as a learning tool.

High quality plastic figures.

- Eggs
- Larva
- Pupa
- Bee

Life cycle of a frog

The life cycle of the butterfly illustrated with beautiful figures. Very useful as a teaching aid.

High-quality plastic figures.

- Eggs, frogspawn
- Tadpole
- Frog with tail
- Adult frog

Ant Life Cycle

The life cycle of the ant depicted in beautiful figures. Very useful as a teaching aid.

High-quality plastic figures.

- Eggs
- Larvae
- Pupa/cocoon
- Ant
 

Artificial Ivy

Perfect for the insect enclosure. Artificial ivy made of plastic with a natural look. Virtually indistinguishable from real ivy.

Suitable as decoration for any insect enclosure. Your enclosure will always have a natural, green appearance!

Also important: artificial plants provide continuously stable climbing opportunities and shelter for your animals.

Size: 30 to 50 cm

Ornamental tree

Nice ornamental tree for decorating your outdoor space. Provides a beautiful fill and makes your outdoor space/arena even more unique. Please note, colors may differ from the photo.

Dimensions:

height 6cm
width 6cm (may vary due to the shape of the ornamental tree)

Artificial Grass Mat  

Beautiful artificial grass mat to give your outdoor space a natural look. Easily cut or trimmed to size. Makes your outdoor space/arena even more unique.

Dimensions: 15x15cm

Decoration Pyramid

Beautiful handmade decorative pyramid for furnishing your outdoor world/arena.

Looks great and makes your outdoor world/arena even more unique.

Dimensions: 5x5x5.5cm (h x w x d)

Decoration House

Nice decoration house to furnish your arena with. Give your ants a real home... ;-)
There are different models, we send them 'randomly'.

Dimensions: 3x3x2cm (h x w x d)

Praying Mantis Mask

Introduction

With this high-quality praying mantis mask, you'll see the world around you like a true insect. The compound eyes are integrated into two beautiful lenses. The compound lenses consist of multiple small facets, making you see everything in small parts. Additionally, everything appears green through these glasses. Just like praying mantises, you now see only one hue.

How to use

You can easily flip the compound lenses forward or backward. This allows you to see normally or like a true insect. Recommended for children aged 4 and up.

Specifications

• This green praying mantis mask gives you an insect's view of the world
• Specially designed compound lenses that flip back and forth
• Lightweight, high-quality mask
• Safe and durable
• 14 cm wide and approximately 13 cm high

Ladybug Life Cycle  

The life cycle of the ant illustrated with beautiful figures. Very useful as a learning tool.

High-quality plastic figures.

- Eggs
- Larvae
- Pupa/cocoon
- Ladybug
 

Butterfly Life Cycle

The life cycle of the butterfly illustrated with beautiful figures. Very useful as a learning tool.

High quality plastic figures.

- Egg
- Caterpillar
- Pupa/cocoon
- Butterfly

Decorating Set

Complete decorating set for a terrarium or other enclosure. Contents of the set:

- Large artificial ivy plant - 50cm long
- Sand-loam mixture - 400gr
- Decorative stones - 200 gr

With this decorating set, you give your new pet a safe environment (with many sheltered resting places), and it also gives your terrarium a very natural look!

Please note, this product does not include a terrarium. The insect terrarium is available here.

Ant mask  

Introduction  

With this cool ant mask, you'll see the world like a real insect. The compound eyes are incorporated into two beautiful lenses. The compound lenses consist of multiple small lenslets, allowing you to see everything in small parts. Additionally, everything appears red through these glasses. Just like ants, you now only see one hue.

How to use  

You can easily flip the compound lenses forward or backward. This allows you to see everything in red normally or to look with compound eyes like a real insect. Recommended for children aged 4 and above.

Specifications  

• This red ant mask gives you an ant's view of the world


• Specially designed compound lenses that can be flipped back and forth


• Lightweight, high-quality mask


• Safe and durable


• 14 cm wide and approximately 13 cm high
   



 
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Food Tray  

Convenient tray for offering food to your ants. It's easy to place in any arena we sell. Can be used to administer a drop of sugar water or honeydew. Easy to clean and suitable for reuse.

Please note: we recommend still using a small piece of cotton in the food tray and offering the liquid in it. Otherwise, ants may drown by getting stuck in the liquid.

Specifications:  

Length: 3.2 cm
Width: 1.5 cm
Height: 0.5 cm
Hole depth: 0.3 cm
Hole diameter: 1 cm

Forceps Tweezers straight - Size M  

Use  

A handy pair of tweezers for use in caring for your insects. Subtly remove waste from their enclosure or add food to a specific spot.

Specifications  

The tweezers are size M, 12 cm long, and have a gripping angle of approximately 3 cm. It is a completely sturdy, straight model.

Pipette for administering fluid.

Capacity: 3 ml
Size: 15 cm

Decorative Stone Small  

Beautiful yellow or anthracite decorative stone in a small size. These decorative stones are available per 200 grams. This way, you give your enclosure a very natural and luxurious look. This stone is suitable for all (insect) enclosures.

The sizes of the stones vary; see the photo with the stones in hand for an indication of the size.

Anti-Escape  

Application  

Anti-escape oil can be applied to the top edges of an ant farm to prevent the ants from escaping. It can be applied using a cotton swab.

Function  

The ants cannot get a grip on the (well) applied mixture; they slip and therefore stay where you want to keep them. Only for use on smooth surfaces (plastic/glass) without corners. In a corner, ants can always (partially) gain a grip.

Composition  

It is a mixture based on talcum powder, so it is not 'real' oil. The composition ensures that it can be used for a longer period (up to a year) without needing to be replaced. For a large colony or high humidity, it may be necessary to clean and reapply more often.

Ants Are Heroes

With every ant set or individual ant colony purchased, you receive a full-colour instruction booklet. Therefore, "Ants Are Heroes" is no longer necessary.

But whether you have purchased a product from antfarm.co.uk or are simply interested in the life of ants, this booklet will help you with background information about your ants.

You can find ants everywhere around you: in the garden, in the forest, under stones, sometimes even in your home. They are often seen as pests, but in doing so, we do these animals an injustice. An old saying goes: 'Go to the ant, consider its ways and be wise' (King Solomon, Proverbs 6:6 from the Bible). You will find that the more you see of these creatures, the more you will appreciate them. You can truly learn from them. An ant colony is a wonder of nature.

In this booklet, you will find all sorts of interesting facts and background information about ants. Good to know when studying ants, but also useful for, for example, a presentation or talk.

Happy reading!

Jan-Peter Oudenampsen

Red film for ant farms  

Red film with which you can protect your Ant Farm. The film is easy to cut to size as desired. We advise using this film to protect part of the nest. You can also leave a part exposed to light. The adhesive film darkens quite a bit, so keep that in mind (observing will become a bit more difficult, but that is of course good for the ants)!
 

Standard Dimensions:  

We supply the film per piece in these standard dimensions:

length - 150 mm
width - 100 mm

If the surface you want to protect is larger than this standard size, please order multiple copies.

Red film for test tube nest

Red film that keeps ants visible in their nest or during transport, but makes them feel like they are in the dark. The film is easy to stick around a test tube or suitable for other applications.

length - 100 mm
width - 60 mm

Immediately ready for use. Also order the test tube with water and cotton wool to immediately start transporting ants or an ant nest.

Fine Mesh  

Fine mesh is a very finely woven stainless steel mesh. This mesh stops even the smallest creatures. You can use it to properly enclose your own arena or ant farm.
 

Specifications  

Wire thickness: 0.16 mm
Mesh size: 0.26 by 0.26 mm
Dimensions: 20x20cm

Petrol gauze  

Petrol gauze is a very finely woven stainless steel mesh. This mesh stops even the smallest creatures. You can use it to properly shield your own arena or ant farm.

Specifications  

Wire thickness: 0.16 mm
Mesh size: 0.26 by 0.26 mm
Dimensions: 10x10cm

Protection Sleeve  

A handy way to provide a safe, dark, and quiet place for your ant colony living in a test tube.

Fits our size L test tube supplied by Mierenboerderij. The protection sleeve is made of cardboard. The sleeve can be used for test tube size L. The protection sleeve covers the entire test tube.

Test Tube L

Test tube L can be used for many purposes. As an option, you can choose a nest filling, this way the test tube is suitable for breeding a colony or as a replacement for your current one.

Please note, plastic tubes may have slight scratches/smudges. This does not affect the use of the tubes at all and is inherent to the production and transport methods used by factories; unfortunately, we cannot change this!

Dimensions:
length - 150 mm
diameter - 16 mm
volume - 20 ml