{"product_id":"premium-messor-zand-set-200-oogstmieren-messor-barbarus","title":"Premium Ant Farm Sand Set XL – Including Harvester Ants (200+ workers)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tabs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"tab-pane active\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Ant Farm Sand Set XL – The ultimate start in sand with 200+ Harvester Ants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to witness a bustling ant city, gigantic excavation activities, and impressive logistics right from day one? The Premium Sand Set XL is our most complete and luxurious sand setup, specially designed for the fascinating \u003cem\u003eMessor barbarus\u003c\/em\u003e (harvester ant). This comprehensive set from our Master Series includes high-quality hardware and a huge, healthy colony with a queen, brood, and at least 250+ workers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContents of this comprehensive Premium XL sand set:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnt colony Messor barbarus (200+ workers!)\u003c\/strong\u003e with queen and brood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-colour instruction booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear step-by-step plan and complete explanation for a successful start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnt Farm Penthouse (Generous 20x20 cm sand nest with 2 connection openings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Sand-Clay Filling – the ideal mix for sturdy, collapse-proof tunnels and chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCity Square Arena (Luxurious, large arena of 20x13x12 cm with 2 connection openings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Hill (Luxurious stand for the arena) \u0026amp; beautiful Arena Backdrop (background photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplete furnishing set for a natural look in the arena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional heat source (heating mat or heating cable) for the perfect nest temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRed protective film (for a safe, naturally darkened nest area)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOne meter of high-quality connecting hose including connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 20 ml moisture syringe for precise dosing of moisture into the reservoir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMagnifying glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Premium Penthouse Sand Set?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe can well imagine that making a choice is difficult given all the options. That's why we have put together this special XL set, guaranteeing you the most complete and successful start you can make in a sand environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe showpiece of this setup is the Ant Farm Penthouse. This luxurious, handmade sand nest offers all the space your large ant colony needs to reside. Harvester ants are masters at digging; marvel at how they independently arrange their chambers, create grain silos, and shape their tunnel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Penthouse nest has been developed with maximum comfort in mind for both the ants and the keeper. The lid features professional ventilation in the form of our exclusive Ant-Blox logo. Additionally, the nest has a clever 10 mm opening at the top, allowing you to easily moisten the sand-clay without having to remove the lid. This opening is securely closed with the included cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to our years of experience, this set includes a beautiful full-colour instruction booklet. 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