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Buy Ants – Ant Colonies from Around the World

In this category you can buy ants and discover suitable ant colonies from different regions of the world. Whether European, Asian, African, American or Australian ant species – at ANTSTORE you will find a wide selection for beginners and experienced ant keepers.

Our category helps you choose the right species for your ant keeping. If you are starting with this hobby, we recommend robust species with a low difficulty level and minimal risk.

Ants for Beginners and Experienced Ant Keepers

For beginners we recommend ants of husbandry class 1 (HK 1) such as Lasius niger, which are very robust. Ant species in HK 2 are more sensitive to climate conditions and stress. HK 3 is only recommended for very experienced ant keepers.

The risk classes (RK) indicate potential hazards. For beginners we also recommend RK 1. Possible risks may include stings, damage to buildings or impacts on ecosystems.

Why Buy Ants from ANTSTORE?

If you want to buy ants, ANTSTORE offers a large selection of carefully selected ant colonies for different levels of experience. Thanks to the classification by origin, husbandry class and risk class, beginners and experienced keepers can quickly find the right ant species for their formicarium.

Shipping Information for Ant Colonies

Shipping conditions (night temperatures):
Northern and Central European species = >0°C (or >-5°C express shipping with insulation)
Southern European species = >+5°C (or >0°C express shipping with insulation)
Tropical species = >+10°C (or >+5°C express shipping with heat pack)
Check minimum temperatures here

Shipping conditions (day temperatures):
Northern and Central European species = <+30°C
Southern European species = <+30°C
Tropical species = <+30°C
Check maximum temperatures here

 

No shipping outside the EU!
Myrmicaria natalensis
level 2 - RC 2
Size: M - L
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Cataulacus granulatus
level 2 - risk class 2
Size:  S - M
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Strumigenys lewisi (trap-jaw)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: S
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Odontomachus cf. monticola (trap-jaw)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Size:

 
Camponotus flavomarginatus
level 1
Size: M - L
Odontomachus troglodytes
level 3
Size: L - XL
Camponotus maculatus Central Africa
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus brasiliensis
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - L
Myrmecocystus depilis (Honeypot ants)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M L
Odontomachus cf. bauri (trap-jaw)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Odontomachus brunneus (trap-jaw)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Camponotus floridanus
level 1 - risk class 2
Size: L
Camponotus cf. iheringi
level 2
Size: M - L
Acromyrmex spec. from Brazil
level 3 - risk class 2
Size: XL
Lepisiota cf. capensis minuta

Size: S
Camponotus spec.
level 1
Size: M - L
Crematogaster cf. sjostedti
level 2 - risk class 3
Size: S - M
Crematogaster cf. capensis
level 2 - risk class 3
Size: S - M
Camponotus cosmicus
level 1
Size: M - L
Messor cf. decipiens
Level (2) - specie from Southafrica with higher requirements towards food and climate
Size: M - L
Polyrhachis thompsoni (weaver ants)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Camponotus lasiselene
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M
Camponotus pseudolendus
level 2 - risk class 2
Size:  L - XL
 
Camponotus arnoldinus
level 1
Size: L
Messor cf. denticornis
level 2
Size: M - L
Pheidole aphrasta
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: S - M
Pheidole flaveria
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: S
Neoponera obscuricornis - Pachycondyla obscuricornis
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Cataglyphis aenescens
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - L 
Camponotus obscuripes
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus festinus
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus compressus
level 1 - risk class 2
Size: M - L
Heteroponera carinifrons
level 2
Size: M - L
Myrmelachista chilensis
level 2
Size: M - L
Lasiophanes valdiviensis
level 2
Size: M - L
Lasiophanes hoffmanni
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus ovaticeps
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus morosus
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus distinguendus
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus chromaiodes
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus chilensis
level 2
Size: M - L
Pogonomyrmex texanus
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus vicinus
level 1
Size: M - L
 
Brachymyrmex giardi
level 3 - risk class 2
Size: S
Pachycondyla striata
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Pachycondyla harpax
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - L
Myrmecocystus mexicanus (Honeypot ants)
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Ectatomma edentatum
level 2 - risk class 2
Size: M - XL
Camponotus festinatus
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus cf. planatus
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus novaeboracensis
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus cf. brevis
level 2
Size: M - L
Camponotus arboreus
level 2
Size: M - L
Cataglyphis cursor
level 2 - risk class 1
Size: M - L
Messor meridionalis
level 1
Size: M
Temnothorax affinis
level 1
Size: S
Polyergus rufescens
level 2
Size: M - L
Messor minor maurus
level 1
Size: M - L
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