Live Ants for Ant Farm Kits
What’s Included with My Live Ants Purchase?
- 30 live red harvester ants in each tube
- Detailed Instructions on adding ants to your ant farm and maintaining them
- Live Arrival Guarantee (see below)
Active Ants Guarantee:
Order when daytime temperatures in your area are between 40°F and 85°F. Your ants are live critters and are sensitive to outdoor temperatures, so check your forecast before ordering. You can learn more about Our Active Ants Guarantee here.
Important Notes Before Ordering: …
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Live Ants for Ant Farm Kits
Our ants are eager to explore your ant farm upon arrival! Be ready to watch exciting underground ant teamwork. Red harvester ants have an active nature, easy care requirements and engaging behaviors that make them perfect for all kinds of ant farms. Buying live ants online is easy as we’ve been shipping ants for 15+ years! Buy ants for your ant farm to create an engaging and educational experience – watching the daily activities of an ant colony brings science lessons to life in an interactive way.
What’s Included with My Live Ants Purchase?
- 30 live red harvester ants in each tube
- Detailed Instructions on adding ants to your ant farm and maintaining them
- Live Arrival Guarantee (see below)
Active Ants Guarantee:
Order when daytime temperatures in your area are between 40°F and 85°F. Your ants are live critters and are sensitive to outdoor temperatures, so check your forecast before ordering. You can learn more about Our Active Ants Guarantee here.
Important Notes Before Ordering:
- Adult supervision is required when setting up and maintaining an ant farm.
- Avoid handling the ants directly as they are best observed within the farm environment.
- Carefully follow the included instructions to ensure the best experience for both the ants and the observer.
Why Choose These Live Ants for Your Ant Farm?
- Ideal for Ant Farms- these harvester ants measure between 5–7 mm in length, making them large enough to observe as they build tunnels and interact with one another. Unlike smaller ants that may escape through gaps, red harvester ants remain securely inside most ant farms.
- Active and Engaging Colony Behavior- once inside the ant farm, these ants immediately start working. Their natural instincts drive them to:
- Dig tunnels and expand their habitat
- Collect and store food for the colony
- Maintain cleanliness by organizing waste into specific areas
- Interact with each other in an organized and structured way
- Strong and Resilient Ants – Red harvester ants are known for their adaptability. In the wild, they must protect their colony from external threats and navigate harsh environments. In a controlled habitat, they display similar behaviors, making them an excellent species to observe.
- Easy to Care For
Simple Feeding Requirements
These live ants for an ant farm require minimal care. We include a list of ant foods already in your pantry that they can enjoy for a balanced diet, and occasional feeding of sugar water or honey can further support their energy needs. Keeping their environment at a stable temperature and ensuring a proper habitat setup will help them thrive.
Long-Lasting Ant Colony
With proper care, these ants can live for up to three months inside an ant farm, providing weeks of entertainment and observation. Following the provided care sheet will ensure the best conditions for their survival. We’ve had them live up to 8 months in our Giant 8 Foot Harvester Ant Farm.
Order Live Ants for Your Ant Farm Today
These live harvester ants for sale are the perfect addition to any ant farm. Their active nature, easy care requirements, and engaging behaviors make them an excellent choice for hobbyists, classrooms, and educational settings. Order now to start your own ant colony and enjoy the fascinating world of ants.
Where to Buy Ants for an Ant Farm?
Looking for ‘where to buy a live ants near me?’ Buy online from us for just $8.99 shipping to save a trip! Ordering red harvester ants online is easily*we’ve been shipping ants for 15+ years! Inspire a curious mind with live ants for sale in our online store.
Looking to buy ants with a queen included?
If you’re wondering why it’s been difficult to find live ants with queen included, it’s for a good reason. The USDA made rules that prohibit shipping queen ants because they don’t want them to establish colonies where they don’t belong if they are accidentally released. Also, an antfarm is not designed to contain a large queen and the thousands of young she produces. Your live ants purchase only consists of worker ants which do remain active in your ant farm without the need for a queen. They will work together to maintain their habitat, gather food, and construct tunnels.
Ages 8+ with adult supervision required.
andrew miinch –
I JUST RECEIVED MY 60 COUNT ANTS A FEW DAYS AGO. ONLY ABOUT 20 WERE ALIVE. THE REST WERE IN PIECES. I CONTACTED NATURE GIFTS AND ASKED IF THIS WAS TYPICAL. COME TO FIND OUT, I WASN’T PAYING ATTENTION TO THE DESCRIPTION PAGE WHERE IT SAID PLAIN AS DAY NOT TO ORDER IF TEMPS WERE GOING TO BE ABOVE 85 DEGREES. WELL IT WAS ABOVE THAT SO I PRETTY WELL PUT MY ANTS THROUGH THE OVEN TO GET THEM HERE. SO KEL WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFERED A VOUCHER FOR REPLACEMENT ANTS EVEN THOUGH IT WAS TOTALLY MY HEAD UP THE BUTT ORDER. I REPLIED THAT IT WASN’T NECESSARY ON THE FREE ANTS. THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEAD ANTS BUT STILL WAS WILLING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. 5 STAR SERVICE AND THE SURVIVORS WERE STRAIGHT TO WORKING AFTER A SHORT ADJUSTMENT IN THE NEW HOME. I WILL ORDER AGAIN AT A COOLER DATE. THANKS, DREW
Annesha Anderson –
One of the best gifts we got our kid! Even is parents love watching the anta
Angelica J. –
One of the best purchases I’ve made so far and ready for the next level! I bought this for my son’s 9th birthday and his reaction when he saw it was EVERYTHING! Our friends and family enjoy it as well. Super easy set up. Litterally just have to follow the directions with the ants most importantly and set the gel. Then, ENJOY! It was exactly what I was looking for. I’d give it 6 stars haha!
RCW –
Great gift for kids under 12. Easy to set up from what I heard. They’re still enjoying it.
SuzAnne Milam –
Arrived 4 days after ordering with standard shipping. A little smaller than I expected. Gel was already setup in container, so I’m happy I didn’t have to mess with that! The kit I ordered came with 2 times of 25 ants each. Sure a few were already dead, but probably because they were trampling on each other. Didn’t bother counting, but we received a lot of live, active ants! Directions very easy to follow and complete. Within minutes we were already watching the ants move the dead to their ‘graveyard’!
Abby –
We had a blast with this! Will definitely buy again for a gift.
Veritaserum –
Ants lasted much longer than expected. Bought some refill gel, and ready to do it again. Small but lovely container (best ever for viewing ant activity). However, the foam lining at the top did encourage ants to attempt to chew their way out. They didn’t make it, but it did concern me a bit.
Pamela Montgomery –
Really cool, kids love it
victor williams –
Great gift for the baby genius!!!
Dilan Bay –
4/5 because the unit is a little small, and the shipping wasn’t very precise.