{"title":"Canada Ant Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Canadian enthusiasts, our \u003cstrong\u003eCanada Ant Colony\u003c\/strong\u003e section offers locally available species and essential supplies for hassle-free, in-country shipping. From beginner species to more advanced options, this collection ensures Canadian keepers can easily access what they need to build and maintain thriving ant colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hydrostone","title":"Hydrostone Nest - Lineata","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lineata nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and clean cut chambers for easy viewing. This nest simulates the chamber structure of many cryptic ants. The straight chambers are based on long strips in pavements by various urban species and wooden chambers in logs and sticks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and nesting space of 7cm x 7cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-540 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-180 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-60 worker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Blank","offer_id":42164821524702,"sku":"4821524702","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Alvar","offer_id":42164821590238,"sku":"4821590238","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Savannah","offer_id":42164821655774,"sku":"4821655774","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boreal","offer_id":42164821721310,"sku":"4821721310","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert","offer_id":42164821786846,"sku":"4821786846","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carolinian","offer_id":42259361038558,"sku":"9361038558","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/hydrostone-nest-lineata-254190.jpg?v=1729700873"},{"product_id":"copy-of-hydrostone-nest-aspersa","title":"Hydrostone Nest - Aspersa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aspersa nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation, a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and grooves in the chambers which offer spaces for smaller species of ants to store their brood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and nesting space of 7cm x 7cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-540 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-180 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-60 workers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Blank","offer_id":42174986191070,"sku":"4986191070","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alvar","offer_id":42174986256606,"sku":"4986256606","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Savannah","offer_id":42174986322142,"sku":"4986322142","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boreal","offer_id":42174986387678,"sku":"4986387678","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Desert","offer_id":42174986453214,"sku":"4986453214","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carolinian","offer_id":42259333710046,"sku":"9333710046","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/hydrostone-nest-aspersa-592174.jpg?v=1729700873"},{"product_id":"copy-of-copy-of-hydrostone-nest-camara","title":"Hydrostone Nest - Camara","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe camara nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and clean cut chambers for easy viewing. This nest simulates the chamber structure of many cryptic ants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and nesting space of 7cm x 7cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-540 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-180 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-60 worker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Blank","offer_id":42174986813662,"sku":"4986813662","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Alvar","offer_id":42174986879198,"sku":"4986879198","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oak Savannah","offer_id":42174986944734,"sku":"4986944734","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boreal","offer_id":42174987010270,"sku":"4987010270","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert","offer_id":42174987075806,"sku":"4987075806","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Carolinian","offer_id":42259360579806,"sku":"9360579806","price":44.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/hydrostone-nest-camara-223195.jpg?v=1729700874"},{"product_id":"discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis","title":"Discoid Roaches (Blaberus discoidalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoaches are particularly good with \u003cem\u003eCamponotus sp\u003c\/em\u003e (Carpenter Ants), which can get the urea they require from them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003eDiscoid roaches are the only large feeder roach available in Canada, and we are the only legal source currently. All purchas\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eers can opt in to be sent a copy of our permit for verification, and you will be able to distribute, sell, breed the roaches as you wish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind out more in my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis\" title=\"Discoid Roach Starter Guide\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis\"\u003eroach care guide here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a discoid roach starter kit, check out \u003ca title=\"Discoid Roach Starter Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/products\/discoid-roaches-starter-kit\"\u003ehere!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasuring in at 1\/2″ to 3\/4″, these premium quality feeder bugs are the perfect food for mid sized reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, birds, mammals, or any other critter that loves munching on some tasty bugs. These soft-bodied feeders have a juicy center that is packed full of protein, calcium, moisture, and other essential nutrients that your favorite pet needs to stay happy and healthy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #181515;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #181515;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust an aside... this project took a cumulative 8 months to set up, more paperwork than I can stand (permits on both sides of the border), and a lot of negotiation with sellers. We WILL be bringing more roaches in and go full force with breeding efforts, so these will eventually drop down in price. Thanks go to Wholesale Roaches and Canadian Specialty Exotics for helping on this project :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSmall: 1\/4\" - 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eMedium: 1\/2\" - 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLarge: 3\/4\" - 1\"\u003cbr\u003eExtra Large: 1\"+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Medium \/ 15 ct.","offer_id":43305025437918,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-15","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 50 ct.","offer_id":42806303817950,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-50","price":124.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 100 ct.","offer_id":43925590081758,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-100","price":204.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 500 ct.","offer_id":43928102404318,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-500","price":841.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium \/ 1000 ct.","offer_id":43928121245918,"sku":"CAC-BLB-DIS-1000","price":1576.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/discoid-roaches-blaberus-discoidalis-530023.jpg?v=1729700831"},{"product_id":"discoid-roaches-starter-kit","title":"Roach Colony Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Starter Kit Contains many of the items needed or helpful in starting a colony of discoid roaches. Appropriate for an approx. 20 gallon vented or open top container. (Does not contain insects or container). We recommend a clean-up crew suitable for drier environments as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is suitable for australian roaches, red runners, american roaches, discoid roaches, dubia roaches, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30cm x 30cm egg crate flats (40ct.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a suitable space for both adult roaches and medium to large nymphs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5kg Roach Chow  (1ct.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd three parts roach chow, two parts water, and feed immediately. This will act as a source of nutrition as well as a source of source of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoo Med Eco Earth Coco Fiber Brick (1 ct.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands to 7-8 liters of coco fiber with the addition of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller nymphs seem to love to hide in the substrate, and surface as they grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43352667160798,"sku":"2667160798","price":55.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/roach-colony-starter-kit-362924.jpg?v=1729700904"},{"product_id":"hydrostone-nest-aspersa-starter-kit-1","title":"Hydrostone Nest - Aspersa Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe aspersa nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation, a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and grooves in the chambers which offer spaces for smaller species of ants to store their brood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and nesting space of 7cm x 7cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/canada-ant-colony\/products\/copy-of-hydrostone-nest-aspersa\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/canada-ant-colony\/products\/copy-of-hydrostone-nest-aspersa\"\u003eHydrostone Nest - Aspersa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/test-tube\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/test-tube\"\u003e16mm Test Tubes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/universal-3-in-1-clip-on-macro-lens\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/universal-3-in-1-clip-on-macro-lens\"\u003eClip-on macro lens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/steel-tipped-tweezers\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/steel-tipped-tweezers\"\u003eSteel-tipped Tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634171981\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634171981\"\u003ebyFormica Liquid Feeder micro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 2 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- byFormica Liquid Feeder mini\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634204749\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634204749\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(5ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1 +\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32312017354829\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32312017354829\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/3-ml-pipettte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/3-ml-pipettte\"\u003e3ml Pipette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/fluon-ptfe-10ml\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/fluon-ptfe-10ml\"\u003eFluon 10ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9-540 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6-180 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-60 worker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Blank","offer_id":44685437698270,"sku":"","price":134.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Alvar","offer_id":44685437731038,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Oak Savannah","offer_id":44685437763806,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Boreal","offer_id":44685437796574,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Desert","offer_id":44685437829342,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Blank","offer_id":44685437862110,"sku":"","price":96.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Alvar","offer_id":44685437894878,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Oak Savannah","offer_id":44685437927646,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Boreal","offer_id":44685437960414,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Desert","offer_id":44685437993182,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/hydrostone-nest-aspersa-starter-kit-589800.jpg?v=1729700868"},{"product_id":"hydrostone-nest-lineata-starter-kit-1","title":"Hydrostone Nest - Lineata Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe lineata nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and clean cut chambers for easy viewing. This nest simulates the chamber structure of many cryptic ants. The straight chambers are based on long strips in pavements by various urban species and wooden chambers in logs and sticks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and nesting space of 7cm x 7cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/canada-ant-colony\/products\/hydrostone\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/canada-ant-colony\/products\/hydrostone\"\u003eHydrostone Nest - Lineata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/test-tube\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/test-tube\"\u003e16mm Test Tubes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/universal-3-in-1-clip-on-macro-lens\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/universal-3-in-1-clip-on-macro-lens\"\u003eClip-on macro lens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/steel-tipped-tweezers\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/steel-tipped-tweezers\"\u003eSteel-tipped Tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634171981\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634171981\"\u003ebyFormica Liquid Feeder micro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 2 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- byFormica Liquid Feeder mini\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634204749\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32155634204749\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(5ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1 +\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32312017354829\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/byformica\/products\/byformica-individual-liquid-feeders?variant=32312017354829\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 ml)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/3-ml-pipettte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/in-stock\/products\/3-ml-pipettte\"\u003e3ml Pipette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/fluon-ptfe-10ml\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\/collections\/entomology-supplies\/products\/fluon-ptfe-10ml\"\u003eFluon 10ml\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ex 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9-540 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6-180 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3-60 workers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Blank","offer_id":44685443891422,"sku":"","price":134.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Alvar","offer_id":44685443924190,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Oak Savannah","offer_id":44685443956958,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Boreal","offer_id":44685443989726,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Watts \/ 3.5 meters \/ Desert","offer_id":44685444022494,"sku":"","price":140.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Blank","offer_id":44685444055262,"sku":"","price":96.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Alvar","offer_id":44685444088030,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Oak Savannah","offer_id":44685444120798,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Boreal","offer_id":44685444153566,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No cable \/ Desert","offer_id":44685444186334,"sku":"","price":102.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/hydrostone-nest-lineata-starter-kit-978375.jpg?v=1729700869"},{"product_id":"medium-hydrostone-nest","title":"Medium Hydrostone Nest","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe camara nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and clean cut chambers for easy viewing. This nest simulates the chamber structure of many cryptic ants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 8.5cm and nesting space of 8.6cm x 8.6cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. It is recommended to add more workers than the minimum, ideally at least double or triple the quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-750 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15-250 workers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Ants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10-90 worker\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Ant Colony","offers":[{"title":"Blank","offer_id":45435796783326,"sku":"4986813662","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alvar","offer_id":45435796816094,"sku":"4986879198","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Savannah","offer_id":45435796848862,"sku":"4986944734","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boreal","offer_id":45435796881630,"sku":"4987010270","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert","offer_id":45435796914398,"sku":"4987075806","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carolinian","offer_id":45435796947166,"sku":"9360579806","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/8928\/0333\/files\/medium-hydrostone-nest-924835.jpg?v=1729700881"},{"product_id":"large-hydrostone-nest-the-cradle","title":"Large Hydrostone Nest - The Cradle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe camara nest is an accessible and simple nest for beginners! It features a round rim at the top of the lid for escape prevention, a mesh lid for proper ventilation,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e a removable nest lid in for easy nest access, and clean cut chambers for easy viewing. This nest simulates the chamber structure of many cryptic ants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a smaller nest, with a foraging area of 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 8.5cm and nesting space of 8.6cm x 8.6cm x 3cm, making it a suitable nest for even very small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis nest is not suitable for highly destructive ants, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCamponotus \u003c\/em\u003e(Carpenter Ants) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMessor \u003c\/em\u003e(Harvester Ants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is from Canada Ant Colony. The full catalogue, including all variants, can be found at https:\/\/canada-ant-colony.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNest Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are estimates as to the full number of ants that can be placed in the nest. The stated values are the BARE MINIMUM. 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