Lasius niger Colony with Ant World.

Lasius niger information:

Starter Colony of the Common Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger)

This is an ideal species for beginners and is very easy to keep in any sand or soil based habitats.

You will receive a mated Queen with eggs and workers (approx 5-15).

Queen: 9 mm black
Workers: 3 - 5 mm black, small
Nests: Nests often in the ground, commom under stones, but also in rotten deadwood
Nutrition: Honeywater, small insects e.g. crickets and flour worms
Temperature: Room temperature

A Care sheet will be included with the queen which can also be downloaded from here.

Ant World Ant Habitat details:

A superb kit that allows an insight into the amazing World of ants.

Fun, totally fascinating and very educational.

Ideal for young naturalists.

Clean, safe and kind to ants.

This kit has been approved by top wildlife experts. Ant World allows a fascinating insight into the world of ants. Watch your ants build tunnels, keep their home tidy and feed each other. Ideal entertainment for the young naturalist, Ant World provides hours of fun as well as being educational.

For ages 5 years and over.

Box Contents:

Plastic Ant Housing,

2 x shades

Connectable Magnifying Box,

Tubing,

Scene Stickers,

Feeding Pipette,

Tunneling Sand,

Ant Order Form,

Full Instructions