Terms and Conditions

I. General Terms and Conditions

§ 1 Basic provisions

(1) The following terms and conditions apply to contracts that you conclude with us as the provider (Cedric Scharf) via the website https://antmeup.de . Deviating terms and conditions on your part shall not apply unless we have expressly agreed to them in writing.

(2) A consumer within the meaning of these Terms and Conditions is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction for purposes that are predominantly neither commercial nor independent professional. An entrepreneur is any natural or legal person, or a partnership with legal capacity, who acts in the exercise of their commercial or independent activity.

§ 2 Conclusion of the contract

(1) The subject of the contract is the sale of ants.

(2) By placing the products on https://antmeup.de we make a binding offer to conclude a contract via the online shopping cart system.

(3) The purchase contract is concluded as follows:

  • You place items in your shopping cart.

  • During the ordering process, you enter your personal details as well as payment and shipping information.

  • Before submitting your order, you will receive an overview of your data for review.

  • By clicking on the button “order with payment” or a similar designation, you accept the offer – the contract is concluded.

(4) Processing will be done via email. Please ensure that your registered email address is correct and that you can receive our messages (check your spam filter).

§ 3 Methods of payment

(1) The following payment options are available:

  • PayPal / PayPal Express

  • credit card

  • Prepayment by bank transfer

(2) Payment is processed via PayPal (Europe) S.à.rl et Cie, SCA, Luxembourg. PayPal's terms of use apply: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/legalhub-full

§ 4 Retention of title

The goods remain our property until full payment has been made.

§ 5 Warranty

(1) The statutory warranty rights apply.
(2) Consumers are requested to inspect the goods for damage or defects immediately upon delivery and to notify us immediately if any. This does not affect statutory claims.

§ 6 Choice of law

German law applies.
The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is excluded.
For consumers, this choice of law only applies if it does not restrict mandatory consumer protection provisions of the country of residence.

II. Customer information

1. Seller information

Cedric Scharf
Unterdorfstraße 31
07749 Jena
Germany
Phone: +49 1575 514550
Email: antmeup.de@gmail.com
Website: https://antmeup.de

2. Conclusion of contract

The technical steps for concluding the contract are explained in Section 2 of the General Terms and Conditions.

3. Contract language & storage

  • Contract language: German

  • We do not store the entire contract text. You can save the order details before submitting using your browser's print function. After placing your order, you will receive all relevant information again via email.

4. Essential characteristics of the goods

These are derived from the respective product descriptions on the website.

5. Prices & Payment

  • All prices include VAT.

  • Shipping costs are shown separately during the ordering process.

  • Deliveries are made exclusively within Germany.

  • Payment methods: PayPal (incl. Express), credit card, prepayment

  • In case of advance payment, the invoice amount is due immediately after conclusion of the contract.

6. Shipping & Delivery

  • Standard shipping , express shipping and pickup by appointment are possible.

  • The delivery conditions can be found on our website or in the respective product range.

  • For consumers, the risk of accidental loss only passes upon delivery of the goods.

Do you want to enter the fascinating world of ant keeping? Then choosing the right species is crucial, especially if you are looking for an ant farm for beginners. Here you will find a selection of species that are particularly suitable for ant keeping for beginners due to their easy keeping conditions, robustness, and exciting behaviors. These species are ideal if you are just starting and are looking for ants for beginners that require little care and still offer fascinating insights into the life of ants. Each species is rated with a small star rating (1–3 stars) – the more stars, the more beginner-friendly!

Lasius niger – The Classic Beginner Ant

Rating: ★☆☆

Lasius niger, also known as the black garden ant, is probably the most well-known native ant species. It is easy to care for, robust, and does not require any special keeping conditions. However, due to its slow development and long founding stage, it requires some patience – perfect for a calm start.

Tetramorium cf. caespitum – The All-Rounder for Beginners

Rating: ★★★

These small, agile ants from Germany grow quickly, are hardly prone to escaping, and do not require additional heating. Their active workers and good visibility in the nest make them an ideal introduction to ant keeping – also suitable for children!

Pheidole pallidula – The Small Two-Caste Society

Rating: ★★☆

This Mediterranean ant offers a great introduction to observing majors (large soldiers) and minor workers. Pheidole pallidula manages with a shortened hibernation and develops quite quickly. A bit more exotic, but still well-suited for beginners.

Camponotus nicobarensis – Exotic Keeping Made Easy

Rating: ★★☆

This tropical Camponotus species is ideal if you want to venture into keeping exotic ants. They are impressively large, nocturnal, and only require moderate heating. Perfect if you want to start an exciting terrarium project!

Messor barbarus – The Fascinating Harvester Ants

Rating: ★★☆

Messor barbarus brings variety to ant keeping! They collect seeds, which they process into so-called "ant bread." Keeping them is uncomplicated, but you should provide them with sufficient space. Ideal for those looking for something special.

Conclusion:

For the easiest possible start, we recommend Tetramorium cf. caespitum if you enjoy observing and want to see quick progress. If you are curious about exotic species, Camponotus nicobarensis is a great choice. And for a classic keeping experience, Lasius niger remains the safest bet.