Welcome to Ant Gear
A trusted source for healthy ant colonies and quality ant-keeping equipment in the United States
Includes full color guide and all the tools you need!
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We ship live ants nationwide
Each species page clearly shows where that colony can legally be shipped under USDA regulations
Ant Keeping Made Simple
High-quality ants, habitats, and supplies to help you start strong and grow a thriving colony.
Where We Source Our Ants
All of our ants are collected by hand across Arizona during nuptial flights. We only take newly-mated queens — never disturbing wild nests or existing colonies.
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Featured Supplies
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“Ant gear is an amazing option for those who want to keep ants but don’t have the time to catch them and for those of us who just want that one species we didn’t manage to catch! My colony of Myrmecocystus mexicanus has just had their first replete and I’m so excited to see them grow!”
– Gray, Experienced Enthusiast
