r/antkeeping

Community Overview

About r/antkeeping

A subreddit for ant keepers!

The community at a glance

r/antkeeping is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 52K members. It has been around since 2014. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Animals communities list.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year.

On Reddit
Established 2014
52K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +26.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2024: 6K members
  • 2025: 9K members
  • 2026: 9K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 360 members
  • Nov: 521 members
  • Dec: 807 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 842 members
  • Mar: 696 members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 914 members
  • Jun: 902 members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 549 members

Flair

  • Question
    75 posts in the past month
    1. Shoul I be worried they'll drown themselves?
    2. C. Pensylvanicus first (small) major
    3. Help! Accidentally stole a pair of queens
    #1
    Question
    Shoul I be worried they'll drown themselves? · C. Pensylvanicus first (small) major · Help! Accidentally stole a pair of queens
    75
  • Colony
    22 posts in the past month
    1. It's really busy:)
    2. Neoponera Villosa Hatching! Such a special moment
    3. New solenopsis colony from my friend
    #2
    Colony
    It's really busy:) · Neoponera Villosa Hatching! Such a special moment · New solenopsis colony from my friend
    22
  • Discussion
    18 posts in the past month
    1. COULD you theoretically keep these buggers?
    2. Rate the setup 1-10
    3. My Queens!!
    #3
    Discussion
    COULD you theoretically keep these buggers? · Rate the setup 1-10 · My Queens!!
    18
  • Identification
    18 posts in the past month
    1. OMG I found a queen ant!
    2. Found this queen outside on a moonflower, I've been having trouble IDing
    3. What kind of Camp. Sp is this?
    #4
    Identification
    OMG I found a queen ant! · Found this queen outside on a moonflower, I've been having trouble IDing · What kind of Camp. Sp is this?
    18
  • Queen
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone ever had a queen that seemed like it wanted to be caught?
    2. C. Barbatus (i believe)
    3. Is this a good setup?
    #5
    Queen
    Anyone ever had a queen that seemed like it wanted to be caught? · C. Barbatus (i believe) · Is this a good setup?
    8

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/antkeeping for?
Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/antkeeping free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/antkeeping have?
Roughly 52K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/antkeeping on?
r/antkeeping runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/antkeeping cover?
On the Hive Index, r/antkeeping is organized under Pet Owners.
How do I join r/antkeeping?
You can join r/antkeeping by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animals communities like?
Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.