ANTCUBE Starter Set for Harvester Ants – L – Popcorn

This starter set is specially designed for grain collecting ant species of the genus Messor or Pogonomyrmex. The farm with the popcorn plate is intended for the storage of grains and ant bread, and should therefore be kept completely dry to prevent grains/seeds stored there by the ants from germinating or becoming moldy. The second farm with the “terra nidum” plate is intended as the nesting and brood area for the ant colony. This should always be kept slightly moist. Description of the Terra nidum plate: The Terra nidum (lat. earth nest) plate made of diggable material is a perfect fit for our ANTCUBE ant farms. It can be used both dry and wet. It is also suitable for many ant species, especially those nesting in sand and in (dead) wood. It can be used instead of sand-loam mixtures or the nest inserts made of cork. The advantage of this nest is that the wetting of the plate is easier to control due to a well visible discoloration and the coloration of the plate offers a super contrast