{"title":"Ant farm plaster","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePlaster Ant Farms\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade Plaster Ant Farms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandmade plaster products for keeping ants as pets. The products are connectable, and when you purchase multiple components such as a plaster ant farm, colony, and arena, you receive the correct connection materials for free. Both harvester ants (Messor barbarus) and black garden ants (Lasius niger) are good species to start the hobby of raising an ant colony. Harvester ants are our favorite ant species because they also collect seeds and use them as food, which is super fun to observe!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can order a colony and arena directly with the plaster nest, or look below at the complete (starter sets). If you click on a product, you will then also see multiple combinations with ants, arenas, and care products with bundle discounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mierenboerderij-gips-major-master-series","title":"Ant Farm Plaster Major (Master series)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnt's Kingdom Major\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sleekly designed plaster ant farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade, robust plaster nest, very solidly mounted.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnique Humidity System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you can regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLayout and Connecting the Major Ant Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (4mm), so you can observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (7mm), so the worker ants can store their seeds and food supply there nicely. All chambers and tunnels are interconnected. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space, and experience for yourself how intelligent these special animals are!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAn opening has been made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the test tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAnt Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. 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A feeding kit can be ordered above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you receive when ordering this product?\u003cbr\u003e\n- The Major\u003cbr\u003e\n- Moisture syringe 5 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n- 1 sealing cap \u003cbr\u003e\n- Full-color instruction flyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 15 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 10cm\u003cbr\u003e\nThickness: 3cm (nest part varying from 4 to 7 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber of connection options for plaster nest: 2 (10mm - on both sides)\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber of chambers: 8\u003cbr\u003e\nNumber of ants: suitable for up to 200 ants for most species\u003cbr\u003e\nHumidification system through a recess in the middle\u003cbr\u003e\nDuration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57216948142415,"sku":"J6Major","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026000875.jpg?v=1773842686"},{"product_id":"mierenboerderij-gips-general-master-series","title":"Ant Farm Plaster General (Master Series)","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePlaster Ant Farm General (master series Ant's Kingdom)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA sleekly designed plaster Ant Farm forms the heart of this setup. A completely handmade robust plaster nest, very securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUnique moisture supply \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ant farm is specially designed with a unique moisture reservoir. From the center of the nest, you regulate the humidity with the included syringe. The system is very practical with this unique water supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLayout and connection General \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chambers in the middle around the moisture reservoir are shallow (5mm), allowing you to observe the center of your colony well. The chambers on the outside are deeper (10mm), allowing the workers to store their seeds and food supplies nicely there. All chambers and passages are connected to each other. Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange this space and experience for yourself whether they stick to our 'script'!\u003cbr\u003e\nAn opening has been made on both sides to connect the Ant Farm to the nest tube with the colony and the feeding dish or arena. Choose an arena (or the feeding dish) to complete your setup!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAnt Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. 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