Welcome to Canada's go to ant shop. Here you can start ant keeping or expand your existing live ant collection affordably. We carry a wide variety of live queen ants as well as formicaria, ant supplies, and outworlds.
You agree to our refund/shipping and live arrival guarantee upon making a purchase.
Let customers speak for us
from 21 reviewsArrived on time quicker than expected, no damages or problems, 5/5

I have ordered 3 times from them, and all times the ants and feeder insects arrived healthy.
Earlier this year the owner of Formistudio sold me one of the few established, captive colonies of Pheidole pilifera in Canada at a great price. The owner made sure they got to me in good condition with plenty of brood and workers. The colony is currently healthy and growing and I am very happy with my purchase. I can’t thank Formistudio enough for the opportunity to keep this amazing species.
![Pheidole pilifera ||Live queen|| [Hairy Big-Headed Ant]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/2280/0623/files/Formistudio_6_250x250.png?v=1707618014)
Good quality tubes, gave me an extra queen and workers, will probably buy again
Wonderful experience ordering my first ants! I ordered from southern Alberta, and they got here in 4 business days. Very exciting! I also ordered some feeder beetles, and everything I ordered was exactly as I expected. All my questions were answered in detail, and Mr. Sioson was very patient and understanding. Thank you very much for a great first any experience!
My son ordered ants and the first batch didn't make it due to the weather being to cold even with the heat pack. So we emailed him and he quickly responded said he would replace the ants when the weather got warmer and he kept his word sent the ants took only couple days and they were perfect son was very happy hasn't stopped watching them. Great customer service nice young man. Would recommend if you looking for some good ants.
I ordered a tetra colony that due to some bad weather fluctuations arrived with a flooded tube. The owner was very helpful in providing advice to try and revive the queen but we weren't successful. The owner went out of they way at their expense and time to go above and beyond to make things right.
It's refreshing to see a business run with integrity and an owner who is responsive and helpful to their clients!
A+ and I will be a repeat customer!
Ordered a tetra bic colony with a queen and some workers but got around 5 and 30 plus workers. I highly recommend buying from formistudios. Awesome quality ,cheap and great customer service.
![Tetramorium bicarinatum ||Live Queen|| [Dual Coloured Pennant Ant]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/2280/0623/files/image_24165bd1-a384-460b-b4d8-57ac1d9b482b_250x250.png?v=1688431426)
Looked dead, shes fine and lots of healthy looking brood. On time, and in one piece.
![Prenolepis imparis ||Live queen|| [Winter Ant]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/2280/0623/files/Prenolepis_imparis_formistudio-1_250x250.jpg?v=1743121918)
Arrived on time, calm and well and with perfect workers.
![Camponotus Pennsylvanicus ||Live Queen|| [Eastern Black Carpenter Ant]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/2280/0623/files/Untitleddesign_41_250x250.png?v=1690137461)
The packaging and delivery time were great, she arrived calm and well and the owner was nice enough to send one for free!
![Camponotus herculeanus ||Live Queen|| [Hercules Carpenter Ant]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/2280/0623/files/Camponotus_herculeanus_formistudio_logo_revamped_a7e1244e-be99-4ee0-b169-4e8f0218c3bb_250x250.png?v=1688858106)
Came with all workers alive healthy queen and brood with a beautifull major 😱🥰🤩
![Camponotus Pennsylvanicus ||Live Queen|| [Eastern Black Carpenter Ant]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/2280/0623/files/Untitleddesign_41_250x250.png?v=1690137461)
Very good quality items. Very cheap prices. Will definitely buy again from here
Live Ant Colonies And More!
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Myrmica rubra ||Live Queen|| [Northern Fire Ant]
Regular price From $27.99CADRegular priceUnit price / per$100.99CADSale price From $27.99CADSale -
Tetramorium immigrans ||Live Queen|| [Common Pavement Ant]
Regular price From $13.00CADRegular priceUnit price / perSold out -
Camponotus Pennsylvanicus ||Live Queen|| [Eastern Black Carpenter Ant]
Regular price From $28.00CADRegular priceUnit price / per$35.00CADSale price From $28.00CADSold out -
Formicastellum (Ant Castle)
Regular price $24.99CADRegular priceUnit price / per$27.99CADSale price $24.99CADSale -
Pogonomyrmex occidentalis ||Live Queen|| [Western Harvester Ant]
Regular price From $55.00CADRegular priceUnit price / per$80.00CADSale price From $55.00CADSold out -
Myrmecocystus testaceus (Honey Pot Ants)
Regular price From $169.99CADRegular priceUnit price / per$175.00CADSale price From $169.99CADSale -
Feather Weight Forceps/Tweezers
Regular price $7.50CADRegular priceUnit price / per$13.00CADSale price $7.50CADSale -
1oz Ant Escape Prevention (Fluon PTFE)
Regular price $29.99CADRegular priceUnit price / per$35.99CADSale price $29.99CADSale
Formistudio Updates
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Arrival of Honey Pot Ants | Resuming shipping +...
Aidan SiosonAnnouncing the arrival of Myrmecocystus testaceus (Honey pot ants) and other various products/revamps. Additionally mentioning the resumption of shipping across Canada.
Arrival of Honey Pot Ants | Resuming shipping +...
Aidan SiosonAnnouncing the arrival of Myrmecocystus testaceus (Honey pot ants) and other various products/revamps. Additionally mentioning the resumption of shipping across Canada.
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Package Announcement (Regarding delays)
Aidan SiosonRegarding all delays because of winter shipping.
Package Announcement (Regarding delays)
Aidan SiosonRegarding all delays because of winter shipping.




Guaranteed Fertile Queens
Having queen ants for sale in Canada comes with the large responsibility to provide Canadians with fertile queens. That’s why at Formistudio, we make sure that you will always receive a fertile queen.

Top Notch Quality
We guarantee that our services will be of quality standards. Healthy, well-fed, and cared for live ants prior to shipment alongside a fresh clean test tube you can expect them to arrive in. Likewise, you can expect our formicariums and outworlds to reach you unscathed.

Guaranteed Live Queen Ants
Here at Formistudio, we want to give you the best ant keeping experience. Unfortunately, the live queen ant(s) may not pull through the rough shipping journey to the recipient, which is extremely unlikely. However, for the miniscule chance they arrive in unsatisfactory conditions, we are able to swiftly replace your colony!

Exclusive Ant Keeping Community
Not only do we have fast customer support, we also have a large community filled with other passionate Canadian ant keepers!
In this community, you will get insight on future queen ant flights in your area, exclusive queen ant care help, and can participate in many of the Formistudio giveaways!
Join here: https://discord.gg/KnzhaMwyAN