--- product_id: 119725181 title: "Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit)" brand: "antsrus" price: "AR$4688" currency: ARS in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/119725181-messor-barbarus-queen-ant-red-head-with-1-5-workers store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Seed-based natural diet included 10+ years queen lifespan Precision pipette for perfect hydration Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) **Brand:** antsrus **Price:** AR$4688 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🐜 Build your empire from the ground up—join the elite world of antkeeping today! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) by antsrus - **How much does it cost?** AR$4688 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/119725181-messor-barbarus-queen-ant-red-head-with-1-5-workers) ## Best For - antsrus enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted antsrus brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Longevity Royalty:** Messor Barbarus queen lives 10+ years, anchoring your colony for the long haul. - • **Natural Harvesters:** Includes seed pack for authentic ant bread making—watch your colony thrive on a natural diet. - • **Starter Essentials Kit:** Comes with queen, 1-5 workers, pipette, and expert care sheet emailed for seamless setup. - • **Guaranteed Live Arrival:** Insured live arrival with 14-day warranty ensures your colony starts strong and stress-free. - • **Vibrant Colony Dynamics:** Majour workers in multi-colored red and black add a stunning visual and social buzz to your ant farm. ## Overview The Messor Barbarus Queen Ant Starter Kit delivers a live, mated queen with 1-5 workers, a seed pack for natural feeding, and a precision pipette for hydration. Designed for adults and beginners alike, this kit includes expert care instructions and a 14-day live arrival warranty, ensuring a thriving, visually striking colony that can live over a decade. Perfect for educational and hobbyist ant enthusiasts seeking a unique, long-term biological experience. ## Description Product description Messor Barbarus are harvestor ants they grind seeds to make ant bread, the workers come in various sizes, the majour workers can be muti coloured both red and black which makes they highly desired. The queen(She will be in a test tube) 1x seed pack 1x pipette 1x care sheet emailed to you upon purchase detailing how to look after your colony Why me? I have been growing and raising ant colonies for well over 5 years and always want to share the hobby! Live arrival guarantee we ensure the live arrival of the queen only upon delivery contact us within 24-48 hours of receiving the Queen dead on arrival with a picture of the dead queen and the original workers. DO NOT TRANSFER THE DEAD QUEEN OR WORKERS TO A NEST AS THIS VOIDS YOUR WARRNTY. For our additional 14-day guarantee for European species the Queen and workers must be kept in the original test tube sealed with the cotton and care sheet instructions followed if you want to keep this additional guarantee do not transfer to a nest or your warranty is VOIDED (we recommend you keep the 14-day warranty). We have no control over the environment outside the test tube and have no influence in the conditions the responsibility once placed outside the test tube within the 14-day period the responsibility is with the buyer. 9 times out of 10 colonies die in the nest due to lack of water access, food, temperature, oxygen or stress due to vibrations or exposure to excess light. If your colony does fail inside a nest contact us, we can advise what went wrong but it is up to you to buy another ant colony, you will succeed but sometimes it does not work the first time. Research is key to success with ant keeping and follow our guides. Directions Included Review: Great quality. - Great seller. Ants arrived well packaged 1 queen 3 drones. My sons so happy. Just be mindfull with a life expectancy of 15+ years for the queen its a long term commitment. Review: Amazing Ants - Fantastic ants. We bought a ant farm for my 8 year old and didn't get much information with it. We purchased these ants and before they even arrived I received a fact sheet on caring for them and when they arrived we were ready. We got a queen ant and 2 worker ants and now we have 4 worker ants that we can see. Would definitely recommend for a beginner the service was fantastic thankyou ## Features - Messor Barbarus Red Head Queen mated brood and with 1-5 workers (can live for 10+ years) - Seeds (in a test tube will last months) to feed the queen and her growing colony (Can have MAJOUR workers!) - Pipette to water the Queen + Care-sheet (Emailed to you) and amazing aftercare - We believe Ants are the perfect gift for friends and family! Join the world of antkeeping! - We guarantee LIVE arrival of your ants (Insured arrival free)+14 days warranty! Read description for terms and conditions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07DBD4LGL | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Age range (description) | Adult | | Assembly required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 136,178 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,288 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand | AntsRus | | Brand Name | AntsRus | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Manufacturer | Antsrus | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Set Name | Messor Barbarus Ant Keeping Starter Kit | | Theme | Biology | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Assembly required:** No - **Brand:** AntsRus - **Set Name:** Messor Barbarus Ant Keeping Starter Kit - **Theme:** Biology ## Images ![Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nZpAyKMWL.jpg) ![Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LU8elhm4L.jpg) ![Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UNWKj1XFL.jpg) ![Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s18OFnEoL.jpg) ![Messor Barbarus Queen ant red head with 1-5 workers (Starter kit) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NW4mpTaoL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you use a messor barbarus queen and worker ants with the 'my living world lw101 interplay ant world'? or would the queen be too large?** A: The queen will be too large this nest is better for this species overall better option is: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Furpaw-Observe-Habitat-Behavior-Educational/dp/B07WGDR79T/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1FHJDD4Y1GYSB&keywords=acrylic+ant+nest&qid=1658226111&sprefix=acrylic+ant+nest%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUQUVRNllTNklTSEYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MDYyMjAzRU5FSEw5STRJTlM2JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MjQxNjAzQU5DSVdSOTk0QjNVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== **Q: Does it come with test tube?** A: Hello there. The colony is in a test tube set up there is also a spare test tube provided which contains seeds for the colony which is their main source of food. :) **Q: At what stage can you safely transfer ants to acrylic ant house? What is the best house yo buy for them?** A: Please wait till at least 10 workers an acrylic all in one ants nest is a good starter nest for this species ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality. *by C***E on 13 July 2026* Great seller. Ants arrived well packaged 1 queen 3 drones. My sons so happy. Just be mindfull with a life expectancy of 15+ years for the queen its a long term commitment. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Ants *by L***Y on 3 June 2021* Fantastic ants. We bought a ant farm for my 8 year old and didn't get much information with it. We purchased these ants and before they even arrived I received a fact sheet on caring for them and when they arrived we were ready. We got a queen ant and 2 worker ants and now we have 4 worker ants that we can see. Would definitely recommend for a beginner the service was fantastic thankyou ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remember to be patient and follow care advice! *by N***7 on 24 March 2021* Arrived fast and well packaged with one worker and brood (with the queen still alive thankfully!). Be sure to follow the instructions on the provided care sheet, think about how stressful it’s going to have been for the queen being thrown around the test tube as the package goes through the post. Above all else put the tube somewhere dark and quiet and leave them undisturbed for a couple of days so they can recover! Two weeks on and they’re up to 3+ workers. Pic below is the best I’m willing to manage at the moment as I’m hesitant to disturb them more than need be but there’s evidence of them foraging and eating seeds (plenty of which are provided) so I’m happy and assuming they are too! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/119725181-messor-barbarus-queen-ant-red-head-with-1-5-workers](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/119725181-messor-barbarus-queen-ant-red-head-with-1-5-workers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*