Ant Questions
Where can I find instructions for the Ant Hill™?
How do I transfer the ants into the habitat?
If your habitat requires prior set up, please do this before you receive the ants, as they will need to be transferred over as soon as possible.
As the ants are very agile, we advise placing them in the fridge for about 20 mins before you transfer them, this will make them slightly docile and less likely to try and escape! If your ants have arrived in soil, try and separate them as much as possible as the soil may cause an issue if transferred into the Super Forest Ant or Ant Hill.
How do I care for my Ant Hill™?
It is best to place your Ant Hill™ in a quiet, secure spot where everyone can have a clear view of the habitat. You don’t want to disturb your ants while they are busy building their rooms and tunnels.
Should I provide water for my ants in the Ant Hill™?
Yes, every 3-4 days squeeze a few drops of water into the sand area, using a dropper, or by wetting a small piece of tissue and gently squeezing the drops in. Try not to drop the water into the rounded area as too much water can collect in the base and the ants could drown.
It is very important that you do not overwater the ants!
Should I provide food for my ants?
If you have an Ant Hill™ habitat or similar, then yes you will need to feed your ants.
If you have the Super Forest Ant, the gel will provide all the nutrition and moisture they need.
Ant Hill™ Habitat Feeding: Once every 2-3 days, place one sunflower seed, or a piece of celery, carrot or apple (no bigger than a sunflower seed) in the habitat. Open the lid of the habitat and drop the tiny piece of food onto the sand, be careful not to block the entrance to their tunnels. Once that food has been consumed you can add another tiny piece of fruit or seed.
Believe it or not, one of the worst things you can do to your ants is to give them too much water and food. Although your ants are active and seem to be working up a big appetite, it is best to feed them according to the directions. Overfeeding and overwatering will shorten your ants’ life spans.
Do my ants have enough air in the Ant Hill?
Yes, the dome of the Live Ant Hill along with the small air holes in the lid provide enough air for their tiny lungs.
Can I touch my ants?
No, do not open the Live Ant Hill® or Super Forest Ant to touch your ants.
Should I release my ants?
No, the ants should remain within the Ant Hill or Super Forest Ant for the entirety of their life cycle. Without a queen they will not survive outside to form their own colony. Their life cycle should last 2-4 weeks, possibly longer.
Can I re-use my live Ant Hill / Super Forest Ant?
How many species of ants are there?
There are over 10,000 species of ants worldwide.
How long have ants populated the earth?
Ants evolved 150 million years ago, during the Cretaceous Period. They roamed the earth alongside the dinosaurs!
Do ants live everywhere?
Almost. Ants live on every continent except for Antarctica.
Are ants related to any other insects?
Ants belong to the order Hymenoptera, which also includes wasps and bees.
What is a group of ants called?
A group of ants is called a “colony” or an “army".
Is there an ant king?
No, the few male drones live to mate with the queen and then die soon after mating.
What is the queen ants job?
The queen is in charge of repopulating the ant colony. She is the mother of every ant that lives there!
How long can a queen ant live?
A queen ant can live up to 28 years! Some female ants live for approximately 10 years.
Do you send queen ants?
No, we only send unfertile female worker ants.
How strong is an ant?
Ants can lift 50 times their own body weight!
Are ants intelligent?
Yes, ants are very intelligent. They have the largest insect brain relative to their size and a very complex social structure.
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