{"product_id":"ant-nest-villa","title":"DIY Acrylic Ant Nest Villa with Feeding Area - Ant Farm","description":"\u003c!-- YAVOK_PDP_START --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.yavok-pdp{display:block!important;max-height:none!important;overflow:visible!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e(function(){try{var el=document.querySelector(\".yavok-pdp\");if(!el)return;var n=el.parentElement,i=0;while(n\u0026\u0026i\u003c6){var cs=getComputedStyle(n);if((cs.maxHeight\u0026\u0026cs.maxHeight!==\"none\")||cs.overflow===\"hidden\"||cs.webkitLineClamp!==\"none\"){n.style.setProperty(\"max-height\",\"none\",\"important\");n.style.setProperty(\"overflow\",\"visible\",\"important\");n.style.setProperty(\"-webkit-line-clamp\",\"unset\",\"important\");var scope=n.parentElement||n;var ctl=scope.querySelectorAll(\"button, a, summary, span\");for(var k=0;k\u003cctl.length;k++){var t=(ctl[k].textContent||\"\").trim().toLowerCase();if(\/^(lire la suite|read more|show more|voir plus|afficher plus|see more)\/.test(t)){ctl[k].style.display=\"none\";}}}n=n.parentElement;i++;}}catch(e){}})();\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yavok-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eDIY Acrylic Ant Farm Villa with Feeding Area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThis DIY acrylic ant nest villa combines a structured nest chamber with a dedicated feeding area in a single setup. The transparent acrylic construction gives you a clear, unobstructed view of your colony at all times. Designed for small to medium ant species, it suits beginners and experienced keepers alike. The DIY assembly format means you build it yourself, making it a hands-on introduction to the hobby. Check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/blogs\/actualites\/ant-keeping-for-beginners\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px\"\u003eant keeping for beginners guide\u003c\/a\u003e before your first setup. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/collections\/ant-farm-kits\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px\"\u003eant farm kits collection\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #a84c4233;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05)\"\u003e\n \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95em\"\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background:#a84c420f;border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eTransparent acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eVilla-style with integrated feeding area\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background:#a84c420f;border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eDIY (self-assembly required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eColony size\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eSmall to medium ant colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background:#a84c420f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eVisibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eFull transparent panels for observation\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/v3b.fal.media\/files\/b\/0aa8d79c\/sEdm_NcKZuAUAOLDdcFj8_mPh9Rn1T.png\" alt=\"Watch Your Colony Build Its World\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Big Change\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eWatch Your Colony Build Its World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThere is something genuinely exciting about seeing your ants move through tunnels you can actually follow with your eyes. This acrylic ant farm villa puts the whole colony on display, nest chambers and feeding area together, so you stop guessing what is happening inside. Whether you just caught your first queen or you are expanding a Lasius niger colony, that clarity changes everything about how you keep ants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/v3b.fal.media\/files\/b\/0aa8d7b2\/798QLR-LHH6hehJ0tV490_fZnJUN8w.png\" alt=\"Clear Acrylic, Villa Design, DIY Assembly\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eClear Acrylic, Villa Design, DIY Assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThe nest is built from transparent acrylic, a material that stays scratch-resistant over time and lets light pass through cleanly so every chamber is visible. The villa layout separates the nesting zone from the feeding area, which is exactly how ants naturally divide their space. You assemble it yourself, which means you understand every connection point before your colony moves in. No guesswork, no hidden compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/v3b.fal.media\/files\/b\/0aa8d79c\/CpGZvFju9czFpFgCzUfn4_NxAMmYT5.png\" alt=\"Set Up, Introduce Your Queen, Observe\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn Real Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eSet Up, Introduce Your Queen, Observe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eYou assemble the acrylic panels, add your substrate to the nest side, and place a water source near the feeding area. Then you introduce your founding queen, whether that is a Messor barbarus (the seed-harvesting ant common in warmer regions) or a Camponotus colony just past the founding stage. Within days you are watching workers lay down the first pheromone trails between the nest and the feeding zone. It is genuinely hard to stop watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/9618\/3126\/files\/cro-packshot-78a515d3.webp?v=1788374987\" alt=\"Feeding Without Disturbing the Nest\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDaily Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eFeeding Without Disturbing the Nest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThe dedicated feeding area is the detail that matters most day to day. You drop food or water into the foraging zone without opening the nest side, which keeps the colony calm and the queen undisturbed. Cleaning is straightforward because waste stays concentrated in one area. For keepers managing multiple setups, that separation saves real time every single feeding session and keeps your colony healthier over the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:8px 0 24px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eYour Questions Answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eDoes this ant farm come pre-assembled or do I need to build it myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eIt is a DIY kit, meaning you assemble it yourself. This is actually a plus for most keepers because you learn exactly how the nest is structured before your colony moves in, and you can make sure every panel is seated correctly from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eWhat ant species work best in this acrylic villa nest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eIt is designed for small to medium ant colonies. Species like Lasius niger (the common black garden ant), small Camponotus, or Messor barbarus (seed-harvesting ants) are all good fits. Avoid very large carpenter ant species that need significantly deeper tunnel dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eIs the feeding area fully separate from the nest chambers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eYes. The villa design keeps the nesting zone and the feeding area distinct. This means you can add food and water to the foraging side without disturbing the nest, which is important for keeping your queen calm and your colony stress-free during daily maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eCan I see inside the nest clearly, or is the acrylic tinted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThe acrylic is fully transparent, so you get a clear, unobstructed view of the tunnels and chambers at all times. This is one of the main advantages of acrylic over other materials: no fogging, no opacity, just a clean window into your colony's daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eIs this a good choice for a first ant farm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eAbsolutely. The DIY assembly teaches you how a formicarium works, and the separate feeding area makes daily care simple and low-stress. If you are just starting out, pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/blogs\/actualites\/beginners-guide-to-ant-keeping\"\u003ebeginner's guide to ant keeping\u003c\/a\u003e to get your setup right from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- YAVOK_PDP_END --\u003e","brand":"Ma boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55088324346198,"sku":"14:29#1PC","price":167.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/9618\/3126\/files\/cro-packshot-78a515d3.webp?v=1788374987","url":"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/products\/ant-nest-villa","provider":"The Formicarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}