Buying Guides

Which ant species should you start with? What makes a good first species, which ones ant keepers recommend and which to leave for later.

How to choose an ant colony: queen or established colony, which species, what size, what to ask the seller and how to check that a colony is right for you.

How ordering from ANTELYX works: browse species, ask a question, confirm availability for your country, order and receive your colony.

How live ant colonies are shipped: why timing and weather matter, how colonies are packed, how to receive them and what to do on arrival.