Formicarium details
The lid of the Formicarium is designed to fit tightly enough to prevent the escape of ants.

Note that the entire top rail of the Formicarium is made from one piece of wood; the grain of the lid is therefore  perfectly matched.
lid in place
To open it for adding ants, food, water, etc., simply lift it off by the brass knob. The opening is as large as needed for for these tasks.

I use long wooden bamboo skewers to make starter holes for a new batch of ants, and surgical forceps to remove any unwanted material.
lid removed
The lid is held in place by oak dowels that fit  into the opening. Gravity holds it in place very nicely!

The entire top of the Ant Habitat can be removed as illustrated below. Just take out the brass screws at each end. The glass may also then be removed for cleaning or replacement.
underside of lid

Removing the top.
NOTE: The top must be replaced in the same orientation,
left to right, as it was. The parts are hand fitted!
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