Which Her Castle Is Right for Your Colony?
Two chamber sizes. One royal home.
Every Her Castle combines castle-inspired design, clear acrylic viewing walls, and an integrated hydration system. Whether you choose Standard or Petite, you'll receive the same thoughtfully designed exterior and essential habitat features.
The main difference? The width of the burrowing chamber.
Her Castle Standard vs. Petite
| Feature | Standard | Petite |
|---|---|---|
| Burrowing chamber width | Approx. 0.50″ | Approx. 0.33″ |
| Exterior dimensions | 4.5″ × 4.5″ × 6″ | 4.5″ × 4.5″ × 6″ |
| Viewing walls | Clear acrylic | Clear acrylic |
| Hydration | Integrated, four-sided | Integrated, four-sided |
| Expansion ports | Included | Included |
Choose Standard
A wider chamber for colonies that benefit from additional burrowing depth.
Her Castle Standard provides approximately half an inch of burrowing space between the viewing walls. This wider chamber offers more room for tunnel construction while preserving visibility into the colony's activities.
Choose Petite
A narrower chamber designed to keep underground activity closer to view.
Her Castle Petite features an approximately one-third-inch burrowing chamber. The narrower space can encourage tunneling closer to the acrylic viewing surfaces, making it easier to observe underground activity.
Important: Habitat suitability depends on ant species, colony size, and nesting requirements. Neither version is universally suitable for every species or newly caught queen.
Habitat Only or Complete Essentials?
Both Standard and Petite are available in two packages.
Habitat Only
Perfect for ant keepers who already have their preferred substrate and maintenance supplies.
Includes your assembled Her Castle habitat, four initial hydration cotton balls, built-in expansion ports and caps, and setup and care instructions.
Complete Essentials
Our convenient package for customers who want the habitat and its companion accessories together.
Includes everything in Habitat Only, plus:
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Ant Diva Burrowing Mixture
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12 replacement hydration cotton balls
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Feeding dish and food tray
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Food, waste, and precision tweezers
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Substrate scraper and sand brush
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Hydration lid remover
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Magnifying glass
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Her Purse accessory pouch
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Replacement expansion-port caps
Why Choose Her Castle?
Thoughtful Hydration
Our integrated, four-sided slow-release hydration system distributes moisture gradually from below, helping hydrate the burrowing substrate with less disturbance.
Crystal-Clear Viewing
Clear acrylic walls offer a fascinating window into tunneling, nest construction, and colony activity.
Designed to Grow
Built-in expansion ports allow compatible habitat components to be connected as your colony's needs evolve.
Ready to Find Your Castle?
Explore Her Castle Standard and Petite in our Catalog and choose the habitat and package that best suit your colony.
Ant Diva — A Castle Fit for Your Queen.
Ants, food, and drinking water are not included. Always research the specific housing and care requirements of your ant species.