AntWorks

Based on a NASA Space Shuttle experiment to see how ants would tunnel in micro-gravity, AntWorks is a self contained ant habitat that requires no additional food or water. For ages 8 and older.

Simply insert ants (not included) into the clear nutrient gel, secure the lid and let the 3-D tunneling show begin! Either collect your own ants or order via mail (ordering details included in packaging).

The AntWorks is filled with a highly nutritious non-toxic gel into which you prod four little holes to get the tunnel network started. After you add about ants to populate the colony, within days the ants will burrow out an amazing pattern of channels, each clearly visible in cross-section through the walls of the container. Maintenance is minimal. Besides providing a safe ecologically-correct habitat, the gel also provides the ants with food. You simply need to open the lid for a moment once a month to aerate the interior.

Features:

• Sturdy acrylic container measures 5.5 inches wide x 6.5 inches high x 1.25 inches deep
• Order form enclosed in packaging for ordering ants
• Life expectancy is 6 months
• Worker ants conveniently carry those ants who have passed away to the top for easy disposal

• Gel can be reused with more ants

Light up your ant habitat with AntWorks Illuminator (sold separately). AntWorks Illuminator catches your eye by dramatically bring out the color in your AntWorks gel to create a very futuristic ambient lighting effect. Illuminator fits on the bottom of your AntWorks habitat (sold separately) to create a dramatic blue glow via 4 LED lights. Includes a 120V AC adapter.

Source: PetSmart