Welcome to the Ant Antics Podcast, where tiny worlds meet big ideas.

In this episode Rich is joined by Sam, Sadie, and Eliza as the team talks through post-winter updates and what the move into spring means for ant keepers. They discuss how colonies have come through winter, what changes to expect as temperatures rise, and common mistakes to avoid at this time of year.

The conversation then turns to upcoming stock deliveries, what is expected over the next few weeks, and why availability can vary during the spring season. The team also shares some early thoughts and planning ideas for AntCon 2026, including lessons learned and what they hope to build on next time.

To finish, they answer a selection of customer questions covering spring care, feeding, nest upgrades, and general ant keeping advice.

Delve in with us for the latest news at the Ant Antics store. We talk shows, we talk events, smuggling and even Sam. As usual this is our fun show where we go way off topic.

We’re back with a full round of updates! In this episode, Richard and Sam chat about upcoming events including the Bristol Invert Show on the 27th, Foundation field visits with the National Trust, and our nomination for Conservation Specialist of the Year on July 17th.

We also share a couple of recent escape stories from the ant room, cover what to expect during nuptial flight season, and give some practical tips for keeping your ants cool as the weather warms up.

Thanks for listening and being part of the Ant Antics community, big things ahead!