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Uncle Milton FAQ
See our Uncle Milton Ant Farm kits.
| Do the ants come with the kit that I buy from DiscoverThis.com? |
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No, ants are not shipped with the kits from DiscoverThis. You will need to order the ants directly from Uncle Milton.
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| So how do I get ants from Uncle Milton? |
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Each habitat includes a mail-in coupon to be sent directly to Uncle Milton, which entitles you to a shipment of livestock for just the shipping and handling fee. You can call
Uncle Milton direct or mail in the coupon. The cheapest method for you is to mail in the coupon because you will get their coupon
discounted rate (each coupon has a code number indicating the discount). A phone call negates any coupon discount. However, a phone call allows for a faster turnaround in terms of the ants
getting to you. Ants are sent only within the continental limits of the USA and Canada.
Also, please be aware that there are times when Uncle Milton will not ship ants due to temperature restrictions. Allow two to six weeks for delivery, weather permitting, from the time Uncle
Milton receives your order. Delivery may be delayed due to extreme heat or cold. We recommend you send your ant order to Uncle Milton between April and October.
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| How long can I leave my ants in the mailing tube once I receive them? |
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Have your Ant Farm habitat ready for the ants, and place them inside as soon as possible.
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| Can the ants travel by mail in their small tubes without dying? |
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Yes, Uncle Milton's ants are sent in special ventilated containers for safe travel.
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| Can I use my own ants? |
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Yes. If you use your own ants, just be sure they all come from the same place. Ants need to be at least 1/4 inch in size or they could escape from the habitat.
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| Do you send queen ants? |
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Federal agricultural regulations prohibit us from selling or shipping the queen ant. Since only the queen reproduces, the regional ecological balance is cited as the main concern. The ant farms
were also not designed to house the large queen and the thousands of offspring she produces. The ants will work without the queen.
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| Will my ants reproduce in my habitat? |
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No, your ants will not reproduce inside your Ant Farm.
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| How long will my ants live in the habitat? |
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With proper care they should live one to three months.
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| Do the ants get enough air in the habitat? |
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Yes. The Ant Farm habitat is scientifically constructed to provide sufficient air through tiny openings.
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| What do I feed my ants, and how often? |
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Every other day, give your ants two to three water droplets of bottled spring water. Once a week, drop in just one tiny crumb of bread. (Refer to your instruction booklet for other yummy
treats to feed your ants.)
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| I would like to set up my Ant Farm habitat for the second time. Can I use the sand again? |
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Yes, you can use the sand twice before you need to replace it. Pour it out and sift it clean of dead ants and food particles.
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| Can I move my Ant Farm habitat? |
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Once your Ant Farm habitat is set up it should be moved as little as possible. (Remember, ants don't like earthquakes!)
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See our Uncle Milton Ant Farm kits.
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