Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' – The ultimate, cheerfully spotted bioactive cleaner!

Are you looking for one of the most popular, active, and eye-catching isopods in the hobby? The Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' owes its nickname to its unique appearance: a bright white body covered with random black spots, just like a Dutch dairy cow! This makes them an absolute eye-catcher in any terrarium or culture container.

The undisputed king of the bioactive cleanup crew

In addition to their fantastic appearance, 'Dairy Cows' are known for their unmatched work ethic and appetite. They are constantly on the move and eat almost everything they come across: from dead plant matter, rotting wood, and fallen leaves to mold, food scraps, and the waste of terrarium inhabitants. As a result, they keep the soil of your bioactive terrarium or paludarium perfectly clean and healthy!

Active, hungry, and fast-breeding

Porcellio laevis is a large, robust, and very agile species of isopod. Where some isopods hide in the substrate all the time, 'Dairy Cows' frequently show themselves on the surface. They reproduce remarkably fast and are therefore very forgiving, making them extremely suitable for beginner isopod enthusiasts.

Care & Feeding Tip

Keep part of the enclosure slightly moist (using sphagnum moss) and provide plenty of dry leaf litter and decaying wood. Because this species grows very fast and builds a sturdy shell, they have a high need for protein and calcium. Therefore, offer them regular cuttlebone and protein-rich food (such as fish food, dried gammarus, or specialized isopod feed) to prevent them from nibbling on each other.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Unique 'Cow' Appearance: Striking white shell with bold black spots.
• King of the Cleanup Crew: Cleans up mold, food scraps, and waste in no time.
• Very Active & Visible: Frequently seen on the surface during the day.
• Easy Breeding: Reproduces quickly; ideal for beginners.
• Large Species: Robust isopods that are easy to study.

Product specifications:

• Species: Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow'
• Quantity per package: 1 piece (when ordering multiple, you will receive a mix of sizes)
• Climate: Moderately moist with a drier zone
• Temperature: Ideally between 18 °C and 26 °C
• Diet: Leaf litter, dead wood, cuttlebone (calcium), and protein-rich food
• Application: Bioactive cleanup crew, feeder insects, or as a breeding hobby

Bring life and a clean substrate to your terrarium. Order your Porcellio laevis 'Dairy Cow' isopods today!

Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange' – The lightning-fast, bright orange clean-up crew!

Do you want to provide your terrarium with a useful clean-up crew that also stands out beautifully? The Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange' (also known in English as the Powder Orange woodlouse) originates from Southwest Asia and is known in the isopod hobby as one of the most active and strongest species!

Beautiful matte-orange glow & Active behavior

These isopods grow to an average size of 7 to 12 mm and have a striking, bright orange color with a soft, powdery matte finish on their shell. Unlike many woodlouse species that hide during the day, 'Powder Oranges' are constantly on the move. They are known for their impressive speed and are therefore super fun to observe!

The perfect bioactive clean-up crew

In a natural or bioactive terrarium, they are absolute top-notch decomposers. They process dead beech and oak leaves, rotten wood, fungi, vegetable scraps (such as cucumber or mushrooms), and droppings from terrarium inhabitants at a rapid pace. Because they reproduce quickly and are very hardy, they form a stable population in no time.

Care & Housing

This species has few environmental requirements and is therefore extremely suitable for beginners:

• Housing: Isopods cannot climb smooth glass. A glass tank or plastic breeding box with a substrate of cocopeat mixed with humus, leaf litter, and pieces of bark is ideal.
• Humidity & Temperature: Maintain a temperature between 21 °C and 25 °C. Spray 1 part of the enclosure to keep it moist (e.g., with some sphagnum moss) so they can choose between a dry or humid zone.
• Nutrition & Calcium: Offer plenty of dead leaves, driftwood, and vegetables. A source of calcium (such as cuttlebone or cuttlebone powder) is essential for the development of their shell!

Key benefits at a glance:

• Striking Appearance: Bright, matte-orange 'powder' color.
• Super Active & Fast: Very agile isopods that are often seen.
• Ideal Clean-up Crew: Keeps bioactive terrariums free of mold and waste.
• Easy to Breed & Hardy Species: Hardy species that multiply quickly.
• Guaranteed Own Breeding: Healthy young nymphs with live arrival guarantee.

Product specifications:

• Species: Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Orange'
• Quantity: Per piece, with discounted groups available for order above (ideal for starting a colony/population)
• Size upon delivery: Approx. millimeters to 1.5 cm (several weeks old)
• Ideal temperature: 21 °C to 25 °C
• Climate: Moderately humid with a drier zone
• Application: Bioactive clean-up crew, feeder animals, or as a breeding hobby

Give your terrarium a striking, useful boost.

Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Blue' – The lightning-fast, silver-blue cleanup crew!

Are you looking for a very active, robust, and useful inhabitant for your terrarium or paludarium? The Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Blue' (also known as the Powder Blue woodlouse) is an absolute favorite in the isopod hobby. Like their well-known variant, the Powder Orange, these creatures stand out due to their beautiful dusty, 'powdered' texture, which gives them a subtle silver to metallic blue-grey sheen.

Little rockets full of energy

With an adult length of over 1 cm, 'Powder Blues' are medium-sized but incredibly agile isopods. They are known for always being on the move. While many species of woodlice primarily stay deep beneath the substrate, these active 'rockets' regularly show themselves on the ground, on driftwood, and among the leaf litter.

Indispensable bioactive cleaning crew

In a natural terrarium, they play a crucial role as a cleaning crew. They are hungry, eat almost anything, and clean up dead leaves (beech and oak), decaying wood, molds, vegetable scraps, and droppings at a rapid pace. Because they reproduce extremely quickly once settled, they form a stable population in a short time that keeps the soil of your terrarium healthy.

Care & Housing

Porcellionides pruinosus have very few demands on their environment, making them the perfect beginner's isopod:

• Housing: Since isopods cannot climb smooth glass, a glass terrarium or plastic breeding box is ideal. Use a nutritious substrate mix of cocopeat, humus, leaf litter, and pieces of decomposed wood and bark.
• Humidity & Temperature: A temperature between 21 °C and 25 °C is perfect. Keep 1 part of the enclosure moist (e.g., with sphagnum moss) and let the rest be a bit drier so they can find their ideal spot themselves.
• Nutrition & Calcium: Provide plenty of leaf litter and wood. Supplement this with vegetables (such as cucumber or mushrooms), fish food, and a constant source of calcium (cuttlebone or cuttlebone powder) for a strong exoskeleton.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Unique Color: Silvery to metallic blue-grey 'powder' matte finish.
• Super Active: Fast-moving isopods that are very visible in the enclosure.
• Top Cleaning Crew: Processes molds, organic waste, and food residues rapidly.
• Fast Breeding & Robust Species: Great beginner species that reproduces effortlessly.
• In-house Breeding Guarantee: Healthy young nymphs with a live arrival guarantee.

Product specifications:

• Species: Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Blue'
• Quantity: Per piece, groups can be ordered at a discount above (the ideal start for a new colony)
• Size upon delivery: Several weeks old (mix of young nymphs)
• Ideal temperature: 21 °C to 25 °C
• Climate: Moderately humid with a drier zone
• Application: Bioactive cleaning crew, feeder animals, or as a breeding hobby

Keep your terrarium substrate in top condition with these silver-blue powerhouses. Order your Porcellionides pruinosus 'Powder Blue' today!

Jumping Spider Terrarium – BioDome (10x10x18 cm)

Compact, safe, and perfectly ventilated terrarium for jumping spiders and other small climbing insects.
The BioDome Jumping Spider is specially designed for small climbing species that need sufficient vertical space to exhibit natural behaviors and shed safely. Thanks to its clever design, this terrarium is also suitable for other small climbing insects.

✔ Key Benefits
Compact size (10x10x18 cm) – ideal for jumping spiders and other small climbing insects

Optimal ventilation – air circulation through two sides and the lid

Heat cable possible – easy temperature control beneath the base

Sturdy and user-friendly – secure lid for daily care

Stable placement – stands on four subtle feet

Stylish design – sleek and natural design that fits any interior

Ideal for Jumping Spiders

Jumping spiders need vertical space to climb, hunt, and build web structures. With a height of 18 cm, the BioDome Jumping Spider offers sufficient space for natural behavior and a safe living environment, reducing stress and stimulating activity.

While this terrarium is primarily developed for jumping spiders, it is also suitable for other small climbing insect species.

Smart Ventilation System

The BioDome features ventilation openings on two sides and in the lid. This keeps the air fresh and effectively removes humid, stale air. For species that need extra warmth, a heat cable can easily be placed beneath the base.

Practical and Safe to Use

The sturdy lid ensures that you can safely open the terrarium for feeding and care. The subtle feet give it a stable and neat appearance, both at home and in a breeding room.

Specifications

Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 18 cm
Color: White
Suitable for: primarily jumping spiders, also other small climbing insects
Ventilation: two sides + lid
Heating: suitable for heat cable beneath the base
Base: four subtle feet
Available in: 3 natural, chic colors

Why choose the BioDome Jumping Spider?

With the BioDome Jumping Spider, you provide your jumping spider with a safe, compact, and professional living environment where it can exhibit natural behavior and develop well. The terrarium combines functionality, ventilation, and a stylish design in one compact enclosure.

Craftsmanship & material – please note...

Each BioDome is carefully and precisely handcrafted in the Netherlands from laser-cut acrylic. Due to this artisanal production and bonding process, subtle stress structures, also known as crazing, may be visible in the bonded edges.

These fine line structures are a natural characteristic of high-quality acrylic that is precisely bonded and are an inherent part of the manufacturing process. They do not affect the strength, durability, or functionality of the terrarium.

As with other handmade products, this contributes to the unique character of each BioDome.

Life Cycle of a Frog - Educational and Detailed Learning Resource

Frogs undergo one of the most impressive metamorphoses in nature. This beautiful, 4-piece figure set of the Life Cycle of a Frog makes this transformation visually and tangibly understandable. From the first egg in the frogspawn to the fully developed adult frog!

Detailed and Made of High Quality

Each stage of the frog's life has been designed with great care and attention to detail. The figures are made of durable, sturdy, and high-quality plastic, making them resistant to frequent handling and viewing. This makes the set extremely suitable for intensive use in the classroom, at childcare, or during educational nature projects.

Contents of the 4-piece set:

• 1. Eggs (Frogspawn): The beginning of new life, safely clustered in a jelly-like layer.
• 2. Tadpole: The aquatic creature that moves through water with the help of a tail.
• 3. Froglet (Frog with tail): The transitional phase where legs grow and the tail slowly disappears.
• 4. Adult Frog: The fully developed frog, ready for a life on land and in water.

Ideal for school, nature education, and curious children

Because children and students can hold and compare the different stages themselves, the learning material is retained much better than when it is only read from a book. An indispensable teaching material for themes about amphibians, ditches, metamorphosis, and nature!

Key benefits at a glance:

• Visual & Tangible Learning Resource: Makes the metamorphosis of the frog easy to understand.
• High-Quality Plastic: Durable, dimensionally stable, sturdy, and easy to clean.
• Detailed Design: Accurate representation of all 4 growth phases.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for schools, home study, nature education, or as decorative teaching material.

Product specifications:

• Product: Frog life cycle figure set
• Number of parts: 4 figures (Frogspawn, Tadpole, Froglet, Adult Frog)
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Application: Educational toy, learning resource, biology teaching material

Bring nature to life in the classroom or at home. Order the Life Cycle of a Frog today!

Small Decorative Stones (200 grams) – Natural class for your insect habitat

A beautifully decorated outworld or terrarium makes observing your ants and insects even more enjoyable. With these **small decorative stones**, you can easily add structure, depth, and a luxurious, natural atmosphere to the habitat.

Safe, functional, and varied

In addition to their optical ornamental value, stones also serve a practical function for your animals. Ants and small insects enjoy using the elevated areas as lookouts, warming spots, or to transport food around. Because the stones vary in size, a playful and varied landscape is created that is almost indistinguishable from a real piece of nature.

Suitable for any type of habitat

Whether you are furnishing an acrylic outworld, a plaster ant farm, a glass terrarium, or a sand nest: these decorative stones are 100% safe and suitable for all types of insect habitats. They do not release harmful substances and are easy to rinse clean during maintenance.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Natural & Luxurious Appearance: Instantly transforms a 'bare' habitat into an atmospheric biotope.
• Functional for your Animals: Provides extra climbing points, lookouts, and natural behavior.
• Safe to Use: 100% natural material, free from harmful substances.
• Convenient Portion (200g): The ideal amount for decorating small to medium-sized arenas.

Product specifications:

• Product: Small decorative stones / accent stones
• Weight: 200 grams
• Color Tones: Yellow to Anthracite
• Size: Mixed small sizes (see photos for size indication)
• Application: Decoration for ant arenas, terrariums, and other insect habitats

Turn your ants' and insects' habitat into a real eye-catcher.

Artificial Ivy

Perfect for the insect enclosure. Artificial ivy made of plastic with a natural look. Virtually indistinguishable from real ivy.

Suitable as decoration for any insect enclosure. Your enclosure will always have a natural, green appearance!

Also important: artificial plants provide continuously stable climbing opportunities and shelter for your animals.

Size: 30 to 50 cm

Give your ant arena a green base with the Artificial Grass Mat (15x15 cm)

Do you want to transform your ant outworld into a realistic, green miniature landscape in an instant? The Artificial Grass Mat (15x15 cm) is the ideal substrate to give your ant farm's arena a fresh and natural look. It not only makes your setup visually appealing but also offers your worker ants a pleasant and familiar surface to forage on.

Easily cut to size and adapted

No two ant arenas are the same. That's why this artificial grass mat is designed with flexibility in mind. With sharp scissors or a craft knife, you can effortlessly cut or trim the 15x15 cm mat into the desired shape. Whether you want to cover the entire base, need to make cutouts for feeding dishes, or simply want to create a green island: it's all possible!

Ant-safe and easy to maintain

The artificial grass is made of durable, ant-safe synthetic fibers that do not release harmful substances to your colony. The ants can easily navigate and forage for food on it. Moreover, the mat is very practical to maintain: if the workers collect waste on it, you can easily remove the mat to rinse it off or brush it clean.

The benefits at a glance:

• Natural green look: Instantly transforms the outworld into an attractive grass terrain.
• Easy to customize: Easily cut or trimmed for any arena size.
• Convenient size: 15 x 15 cm provides ample coverage for most outworlds.
• 100% ant-safe: Made from durable, non-toxic materials.
• Hygienic and reusable: Easy to remove from the arena and clean.

Turn your ant farm into a beautiful lawn and order the Artificial Grass Mat (15x15 cm) today at Mierenboerderij!

Insect Breeding Box (10x10x6 cm) – The ideal box for eggs and young nymphs

Do you want to control the hatching of eggs from stick insects, leaf insects, or praying mantises? This transparent breeding box measuring 10 x 10 x 6 cm is easy to use and precisely designed for incubating insect eggs and the initial care of young nymphs.

Optimal ventilation and optimal visibility

The breeding box is made entirely of clear plastic, allowing you to perfectly observe the incubation process and the newborn animals from all sides. To ensure a healthy microclimate without stifling air or mold formation, the box is equipped with fine ventilation holes on both sides. This provides the eggs and nymphs with just enough fresh oxygen, while preventing them from escaping.

Easy to set up

The bottom of the breeding box can be easily covered with a moist paper towel, napkin, or a layer of dried sand. Place the eggs on top, put the box in a warm place, and lightly mist the inside regularly with a plant sprayer. As soon as the first nymphs hatch, you can care for them – with a twig of their favorite food plant – in this box for a while before they move to a larger terrarium.

Key advantages at a glance:

• 100% Transparent: Maximum visibility of egg hatching and the growth of young nymphs.
• Built-in Ventilation: Equipped with ventilation holes on both sides for good air circulation.
• Compact & Practical: With dimensions of 10 x 10 x 6 cm, easily find a warm spot for it.
• Multifunctional: Suitable for stick insects, leaf insects, praying mantises, and small spiders.

Product specifications:

• Type: Breeding box / rearing box for insects
• Dimensions: 10 cm long x 10 cm wide x 6 cm high
• Material: Transparent plastic
• Ventilation: Ventilation openings on both sides
• Application: Hatching eggs and temporary housing for young nymphs

Give your young insects the best start. Order the transparent breeding box today!

Plastic Breeding Pot with Ventilation Lid – The ideal basis for insect breeding

Successful insect breeding starts with a well-ventilated and secure enclosure. This **transparent plastic breeding pot** is specially designed for breeding non-flying fruit flies, but thanks to the fine ventilation grid in the lid, it is also perfect for keeping or raising other small insects.

Optimal air circulation without escape risk

The lid is equipped with a fine-mesh ventilation grid that ensures a constant supply of fresh air and helps prevent mold and moisture buildup. At the same time, the mesh openings are small enough to prevent fruit flies, small spiders, or praying mantis nymphs from escaping.

Easy to set up and clean

Thanks to its generous diameter of 9 cm, you can effortlessly apply a layer of substrate and a portion of wood wool. Is your breeding finished? The pot is made of sturdy, durable plastic, making it easy to rinse and reuse for your next breeding cycle!

Tip for a complete breeding setup: Combine this separate breeding pot with our loose bag of Substrate and our Wood Wool to easily set up a new fruit fly culture! Do you want guaranteed correct proportions? Then check out our complete Fruit Fly Breeding Kit.

Key advantages at a glance:

• Includes ventilation lid: Ensures proper humidity and fresh oxygen.
• 100% Escape-proof: Fine-mesh ventilation keeps even the smallest insects inside.
• Transparent plastic: Allows optimal observation of your breeding progress or insects.
• Reusable: Easy to clean and reuse.
• Multifunctional: Suitable for fruit flies, praying mantises, jumping spiders, and more.

Suitable for breeding and keeping:

• Non-flying fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster / hydei)
• Young praying mantises (nymphs)
• Jumping spiders and small spider species
• Other small feeder insects

Product specifications:

• Height: 11.0 cm
• Diameter: 9.0 cm
• Material: Transparent plastic
• Lid type: Includes built-in ventilation grid

Easily assemble your own breeding setup. Order the separate plastic breeding pot today!

Indian Stick Insect Breeding Kit (PSG 1) – Grow your own stick insect family!

Do you want to experience the stick insect hobby from the very beginning? With this Indian Stick Insect Breeding Kit (Carausius morosus / PSG 1), you'll have everything you need to hatch your own eggs. It's a fantastic, educational experience for children, schools, and adults to watch the tiny nymphs crawl out of their eggs!

What's included in the breeding kit?

• Breeding box: The ideal compact box to safely and controllably store the eggs.
• Approximately 20 eggs (PSG 1): Fresh eggs of various ages, directly from our own breeding.

Easy care for the eggs

Incubating the eggs requires hardly any effort. Place a paper towel at the bottom of the breeding box, lay the eggs on top, and lightly moisten the paper with a plant sprayer about once a week. Because the eggs in the kit are of varied ages, the first nymphs often hatch within a few weeks to months, with the rest following within six months at the latest.

Easy to keep & Eats ivy

Once the young nymphs hatch, they are incredibly easy to care for. They grow well at normal room temperature (18 °C to 30 °C) and mainly eat ivy (Hedera), which can be picked fresh outdoors all year round. You can also offer them blackberry, raspberry, or oak leaves. Please note: never use sprayed plants from a garden center!

Unique virgin reproduction (Parthenogenesis)

The Indian stick insect reproduces via *parthenogenesis*. This means that the females lay unfertilized eggs from which new female stick insects will spontaneously emerge. A male is therefore not necessary! Once the nymphs are adult, they, in turn, will also start laying eggs.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Complete Starter Kit: Includes a handy breeding box and approximately 20 eggs.
• Gradual Hatching: Eggs of different ages for long-lasting breeding enjoyment.
• Super Educational: Great educational project for children and schools.
• Simple Food: The young stick insects live on always available ivy and blackberry leaves.
• Own Breeding: Healthy, carefully collected eggs from our own breeding facility.

Product specifications:

• Species: Carausius morosus (Indian stick insect / PSG 1)
• Content: 1x Breeding box + approx. 20 eggs
• Hatching time: Within a few weeks up to 6 months at the latest
• Food after hatching: Ivy, blackberry, raspberry, oak, privet
• Temperature: 18 °C - 30 °C (room temperature)
• Origin: Own breeding

Start your own breeding adventure today. Order the breeding kit with PSG 1 eggs directly online!

Fruit Fly Breeding Kit – Always a fresh supply of protein at home

Proteins are indispensable for a fast-growing ant colony. A continuous supply of fresh insects stimulates the queen to lay eggs and provides larvae with the necessary building blocks to pupate into strong worker ants. With this **complete Fruit Fly Breeding Kit**, you can easily set up your own sustainable breeding program. This way, you'll never run out of liquid or live food!

Thousands of flightless flies in a few weeks

The included fruit flies are a special variant that cannot fly. This makes them extremely easy to feed to your ants or insects after breeding, without them flying around the room. Follow the included instructions precisely, and within a few weeks, you will have a constant population of thousands of fresh fruit flies.

Contents of the Breeding Kit:

• 30+ Flightless Fruit Flies: The starting population to set up the breeding (note: exclusively for breeding, not for direct feeding).
• Breeding container with ventilation: The ideal, safe housing for your breeding.
• Bag of special substrate: Packed with nutrients for optimal larval development.
• Bag of Wood Wool: Provides extra surface area for the flies to climb on and lay eggs.
• Clear Manual: Step-by-step instructions for guaranteed successful breeding.

Important upon receipt: Start using the breeding kit immediately upon receipt! The included fruit flies have a short lifespan and must be placed on the prepared substrate quickly to lay eggs for the next generation.

What else do you need?

• Measuring cup with 50 ml hot water (to prepare the substrate)
• A spoon or stick for stirring

Key advantages at a glance:

• Sustainable & Economical: Always a generous supply of fresh proteins for a fraction of the price.
• 100% Flightless: No escaping flies in the house during feeding.
• Complete package: Contains all basic elements to get started immediately.
• High yield: Thousands of fruit flies from one breeding in a few weeks.

Suitable for feeding:

• Ant colonies (all species)
• Young praying mantises, small spiders, and jumping spiders
• Poison dart frogs, small amphibians, and lizards

Ensure your ant farm has an inexhaustible source of proteins. 

Ant Life Cycle – Educational and Detailed Learning Resource

Ants are fascinating social insects, but how exactly does an egg grow into a diligent worker in the nest? With this beautiful, 4-piece figure set of the Ant Life Cycle, the complete metamorphosis is made understandable in a visual and tactile way. From the tiny egg in the nursery to the fully developed ant!

Detailed and Made of High Quality

Each stage in the life of the ant is designed with great care and attention to detail. The figures are made of durable, sturdy, and high-quality plastic, making them resistant to frequent handling and viewing. This makes the set ideal for intensive use in the classroom, at childcare centers, for nature education, or as an aid alongside a real ant farm.

Contents of the 4-piece set:

• 1. Eggs: The very first stage where the queen lays the tiny eggs.
• 2. Larvae: The growth phase where the worm-like larvae are fed by the workers.
• 3. Pupa / Cocoon: The resting phase where the ant transforms into its definitive form.
• 4. Adult Ant: The fully developed ant, ready to take on its task in the colony.

Ideal for School, Ant Enthusiasts, and Nature Education

Because children and students can hold and compare the different stages themselves, the learning material sticks much better than if it were only read from a book. An indispensable teaching material for themes about insects, nature, breeding, and social animal species!

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• Visual & Tactile Learning Resource: Makes the metamorphosis of the ant easy to understand.
• High-Quality Plastic: Durable, dimensionally stable, sturdy, and easy to clean.
• Detailed Design: Accurate representation of all 4 growth phases.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for schools, home study, nature education, or as an extension to an ant farm.

Product Specifications:

• Product: Ant life cycle figure set
• Number of parts: 4 figures (Eggs, Larvae, Pupa/cocoon, Ant)
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Application: Educational toy, learning aid, biology/nature teaching material

Bring the wonderful world of ants to life in the classroom or at home. Order the Ant Life Cycle today!

The Life Cycle of the Butterfly – Educational and detailed learning tool

The metamorphosis of a crawling caterpillar into a colorful butterfly is one of nature's most beautiful wonders. With this beautiful 4-piece figure set of the Butterfly Life Cycle, this complete transformation is made understandable in a visual and tactile way. From the tiny egg on the leaf to a beautiful, flying butterfly!

Detailed and made of high quality

Each phase of the butterfly's life has been crafted with great care and attention to detail. The figures are made of durable, sturdy, and high-quality plastic, making them resistant to frequent handling and viewing. This makes the set extremely suitable for intensive use in the classroom, at childcare, or during educational nature projects.

Contents of the 4-piece set:

• 1. The Egg: The very first stage where the tiny egg rests safely on a host plant.
• 2. The Caterpillar: The active growth phase where the hungry caterpillar eats its fill of leaves.
• 3. The Pupa / Cocoon: The resting phase (pupation) where the magical transformation takes place.
• 4. The Butterfly: The fully developed butterfly, ready to fly out and visit flowers.

Ideal for school, nature education, and curious children

Because children and students can hold and compare the different stages themselves, the subject matter is retained much better than if it were only read from a book. An indispensable teaching material for themes about spring, insects, the garden, and biological transformation!

Key benefits at a glance:

• Visual & Tactile learning tool: Makes the metamorphosis of the butterfly easy to understand.
• High Quality Plastic: Durable, dimensionally stable, sturdy, and easy to clean.
• Detailed Design: Accurate representation of all 4 growth phases.
• Versatile: Perfect for schools, home study, nature education, or as decorative teaching material.

Product specifications:

• Product: Butterfly life cycle figure set
• Number of parts: 4 figures (Egg, Caterpillar, Pupa/cocoon, Butterfly)
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Application: Educational toy, learning tool, biology teaching material

Bring the magic of nature to life in the classroom or at home. Order the Butterfly Life Cycle today!

Ladybug Life Cycle – Educational and detailed learning tool

Ladybugs are incredibly beloved insects in the garden, but do you know what their development looks like under a magnifying glass? With this beautiful, 4-piece figure set of the Ladybug Life Cycle, the complete metamorphosis is made understandable in a visual and tactile way. From tiny yellow eggs on a leaf to the familiar spotted beetle!

Detailed and made of high quality

Every phase in the life of the ladybug has been designed with great care and attention to detail. The figures are made of durable, sturdy, and high-quality plastic, making them resistant to frequent handling and viewing. This makes the set extremely suitable for intensive use in the classroom, childcare, or during educational nature projects.

Contents of the 4-piece set:

• 1. Eggs: The very first phase in which the eggs are safely laid on the underside of a leaf.
• 2. Larva: The active growth phase in which the hungry larva searches for aphids.
• 3. Pupa / Cocoon: The resting phase in which the impressive metamorphosis takes place.
• 4. Adult Ladybug: The beetle as everyone knows it, ready to protect the garden.

Ideal for school, nature education, and curious children

Because children and students can hold and compare the different stages themselves, the learning material is retained much better than when it is only read from a book. An indispensable teaching material for themes about spring, insects, gardening, and nature!

Key benefits at a glance:

• Visual & Tactile learning tool: Makes the metamorphosis of the ladybug easy to understand.
• High Quality Plastic: Durable, dimensionally stable, sturdy, and easy to clean.
• Detailed Design: Accurate representation of all 4 growth phases.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for schools, home study, nature education, or as decorative teaching material.

Product specifications:

• Product: Ladybug life cycle figure set
• Number of parts: 4 figures (Eggs, Larva, Pupa, Ladybug)
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Application: Educational toy, learning tool, biology teaching material

Bring nature to life in the classroom or at home. Order the Ladybug Life Cycle today!

Ladybird Lodge Nature Kit (Nick Baker) – Discover the secret life of ladybirds!

Go out into nature and become a true insect expert! With this specially developed Ladybird Lodge, together with well-known TV nature expert Nick Baker, you will discover where to find ladybirds, how their unique life cycle works, and how to safely and animal-friendly care for and study them.

Safe collection & razor-sharp observation fun

The lodge consists of a sturdy, crystal-clear plastic tank with a ventilated lid, in which you can create a comfortable temporary living environment with leaves and twigs. With the included soft brush and specimen tubes, you can gently collect ladybirds from plants without damaging their wings or legs. Place them in the tank and observe their spots, antennae, and flight behavior in detail with the magnifying glass!

Includes comprehensive 26-page guide

The set includes a richly illustrated, full-color instruction booklet written by Nick Baker. This booklet is packed with fascinating facts: from the number of spots on their shell to what they prefer to eat (aphids!). A fantastic stimulus to get children outdoors in a playful and educational way.

Contents of this complete nature kit:

• Clear Plastic Tank & Lid: Spacious, transparent, and well-ventilated observation lodge.
• Specimen Tubes & Tube Holder: For safely moving and studying captured insects.
• Brush & Tweezers: For carefully handling tiny creatures and material.
• Magnifying Glass: View the smallest details up close.
• Comprehensive Guide (26 pages): Full-color information booklet packed with tips, photos, and facts.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Developed by Nature Expert Nick Baker: Animal-friendly and educationally thought out.
• 360° Transparent View: Optimal tracking of the ladybird's movements.
• Complete Research Set: All necessary tools to embark on an adventure immediately.
• Ideal Outdoor Activity: Stimulates a love for nature and science in children aged 5 to 10.

Product specifications:

• Product: Ladybird Lodge Nature Kit
• Designer: Nick Baker
• Age Recommendation: Suitable for children aged 5 to 10
• Application: Educational nature research, collecting and observing insects

Put on your boots and go look for the garden's most beautiful bringers of luck. 

Give your ant farm the ultimate presentation with the Major Base Stand

Do you want an even better view of the development of your ant colony? The Major Base Stand is the ideal stand to display your ant farm stylishly, safely, and clearly. This multifunctional stand is custom-designed for two of our most popular nests: the Major plaster nest (Master Series) and the Asteroid 10x15 acrylic nest (Universe Collection).

Optimal view of your ant colony

By placing your nest on this sturdy stand, the chambers are tilted at a perfect viewing angle. This gives you and your visitors a fantastic, direct overview of the queen, the brood, and the active workers. You'll never have to lean over the table or cabinet again to admire the nest life up close.

Space-saving and rock-solid

In addition to a beautiful view, the Major Base Stand also has a practical advantage: it saves valuable space on your desk, dresser, or display. Because the ant nest is tilted more upright, it takes up significantly less surface area. Thanks to its stable fit, the nest also stands rock-solid, which helps prevent vibrations and ensures a safe living environment for your ants.

The benefits at a glance:

• Perfect fit: Seamlessly suitable for the Major (plaster) and Asteroid 10x15 (acrylic) ant farms.
• Ideal viewing angle: Provides a razor-sharp view of all chambers, the queen, and the brood.
• Smart space-saving: Makes optimal use of space on your desk or cabinet.
• Stable and secure: Keeps the nest firmly in place and prevents accidental shifting.

Whether you are a beginner ant keeper or a seasoned enthusiast: with the Major Base Stand, you elevate the experience and the appearance of your ant farm to a higher level!

Mansion House Brown (nest 15x15x2)

The Mansion House (nest 15x15x2) is the central part of the ant city you build for your ants with Ant-Blox! This luxurious nesting area is the base where your ants will reside. With the Mansion House (nest 15x15x2), you receive the sand-clay filling as standard, so the ants can create their tunnels and chambers to their heart's content. Welcome home!

Unique ventilation and moisture supply

The Mansion House (nest 15x15x2) has been specially developed with the well-being of your ants in mind. The lid features professional ventilation in the form of the Ant-Blox logo. You can also provide moisture to the sand-clay through the 10 mm opening specifically designed for this purpose, without having to remove the lid of the Mansion House (nest 15x15x2). This opening is neatly closed with the sealing cap (included) as standard.

Layout and connecting Mansion House

Be amazed at how the ants use and arrange their new space and experience for yourself how intelligent these extraordinary animals are! You will see how the ants dig tunnels in the sand and create the right layout.

An opening has been made on both sides to connect the Mansion House to other parts of your ant city.

Ant colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a discounted price.

Feeding set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Contents

What do you receive when ordering this product?
- The Mansion House (nest 15x15x2)
- Moisture syringe 10 ml
- 3 sealing caps
- Sand-clay nest filling 250 grams
- A4 manual and instructions

Specifications

Length: 15 cm
Width: 15 cm
Thickness: 2 cm
Number of connection options: 2 (10mm - on both sides)
Number of ants: suitable for up to 300 ants for most species
Humidification system by adding moisture from above with the syringe
Duration of nest humidity: 1-2 weeks, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.

Ant Mask – Experience the world through the eyes of an insect!

Have you ever wondered how an ant or other insect sees the world? With this striking red Ant Mask, you can discover it for yourself! This cool mask is equipped with clever compound lenses (faceted lenses). As soon as you put on the glasses and flip down the lenses, your vision transforms into dozens of small partial lenses, and everything around you turns red – just like a real insect!

Handy fold-up lenses for double the fun

The mask is designed so that children can easily switch perspectives. You can flip the compound lenses forward in a flash to peer around through the multifaceted eyes, or flip them up to see everything in a single red hue. This makes the mask fantastic for role-playing, exploring in the garden, or educational projects at school!

Lightweight, safe, and durable

The ant mask is made of sturdy, high-quality, and lightweight material that fits comfortably on young explorers. It is specially designed for safe and long-lasting use by children aged 4 and up.

Key benefits at a glance:

• Real Insect View: Faceted lenses break the image into small squares with a red tint.
• Foldable Mechanism: Effortlessly switch between 'faceted view' and red color spectrum view.
• Light & Comfortable: Perfect fit for children's faces (approx. 14 x 13 cm).
• Educational & Creative: Stimulates imagination and interest in ants and nature.
• Safe and Durable: Made from sturdy and safe materials (suitable for ages 4 and up).

Product specifications:

• Product: Ant mask / insect goggles
• Color: Red
• Dimensions: Approx. 14 cm wide and 13 cm high
• Lens type: Foldable compound lenses (faceted lenses)
• Recommended age: 4 years and up
• Application: Educational toy, costume accessory, nature exploration

Follow in the footsteps of nature's most diligent workers. Order the Ant Mask today!

Ant's Kingdom Toolkit – The complete and indispensable care set

Whether you're just starting your first ant colony or are already an experienced ant keeper: having the right tools and connection materials makes all the difference. With the **Ant's Kingdom Toolkit**, you'll instantly have all the essential accessories to safely expand your ant farm, maintain it hygienically, and feed your ants precisely.

What's included in the Ant's Kingdom Toolkit?

• 4x Sealing Caps: Universally usable to quickly and safely seal openings, tubes, and connectors.
• 1x Anti-Escape Oil: Apply this under the arena lid's rim to prevent worker ants from escaping when opening.
• 4x Pipettes: Ideal for using a separate pipette for each different food source (such as sugar water, honeydew, or water).
• 1x Test Tube Protection Sleeve: Provides the queen with a dark, quiet, and sheltered environment where she feels safe.
• 1x Ant-Blox Transparent Connector: To easily and seamlessly connect test tubes.
• 1x T-connector & Transparent Tubing: Makes connecting and expanding your ant farm very easy.
• 1x Syringe 3 ml (with needle): Perfect for extremely precise dosing of liquids into hard-to-reach corners.
• 1x Syringe 5 ml (wide tip): Ideal for quickly and controlled moistening of plaster and acrylic ant nests.
• 1x Tweezers: For subtly removing waste and placing feeder insects.

Smartly designed for maximum compatibility

All connectors, tubes, and sealing caps in this package are perfectly matched and have the same inner diameter. This ensures they connect seamlessly, and you never have to worry about parts not fitting when you want to enlarge your ant farm!

Key advantages at a glance:

• All-in-one convenience: All necessary tools for feeding, moistening, and maintenance immediately at hand.
• 100% Escape-proof: Includes anti-escape oil and suitable sealing caps.
• Accurate dosing: Includes various syringes and pipettes for hygienic and controlled feeding.
• Peace for the queen: Includes a unique protection sleeve that darkens the test tube nest.

Product specifications:

• Contents: 12-piece accessory and maintenance set
• Application: Suitable for plaster, acrylic, sand, and test tube ant farms
• System: Universal Ant's Kingdom connection and maintenance system

Get well-prepared and give your ants the best care.

Ant's Kingdom Asteroid (Universe Collection)

The intelligence of ants is out of this world, extraterrestrial! We still only understand a fraction of how ants can cooperate so efficiently. The Universe Collection was created to illustrate this supernatural phenomenon. Build your own universe now, start with this Asteroid and slowly expand to a complete system!

This ant farm is perfectly suitable for both small and medium-sized colonies of species such as Lasius, Myrmica, Pheidole, Messor, and Formica.

These nests are equipped with a foam part, which keeps the nest moist for about 1 week. To moisten the nest, you can wet this foam (syringe included). It absorbs and distributes moisture without the risk of flooding chambers and passages. The foam must therefore remain moist so that the ants find a good environment in this nest.

The system is very practical with this unique water supply. Even cleaning the entire Ant Farm is possible. You first connect another enclosure or nest tube where the ants move to, and then the acrylic nest is easy to unscrew and rinse with water.

The nest is easily expandable through the 10 mm opening on the outside. Other enclosures can be connected with hoses.

Ant colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.

Feeding Set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Nest Specifications

Length: 15cm
Width: 10cm
Thickness: 6 inner, 12 mm outer
Number of connection options: 2
Number of chambers: 10
Number of ants: suitable for up to 200 ants for most species
Humidification system by foam
Arena, outdoor enclosure included: To be selected
Duration of nest humidity: 1 week, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.

Ant's Kingdom Galaxy (Universe Collection)  

The intelligence of ants is out of this world, extraterrestrial! We still only understand a tiny bit about how ants can cooperate so efficiently. The Universe Collection was created to illustrate this supernatural phenomenon. Build a complete universe for your ants, expand your setup with this ridiculously large ant farm... the flagship of the series... the Galaxy! The world's first acrylic ant farm with a length of one meter!

The farm is perfectly suited for both small and medium-sized colonies of species such as Lasius, Myrmica, Pheidole, Messor and Formica.

These nests are equipped with a foam part, which keeps the nest moist for about 1 week. To moisten the nest, you can wet this foam (syringe included). It absorbs and distributes moisture without the risk of flooding chambers and tunnels. The foam must therefore remain moist so that the ants find a good environment in this nest.

The system is very practical with this unique water supply. Even cleaning the entire Ant Farm is possible. You first connect another enclosure or nest tube where the ants move to, and then the acrylic nest can be easily unscrewed and rinsed with water.

The nest is easily expandable through the 10 mm opening on the outside. Other enclosures can be connected with tubes.

Ant colony  

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special price.

Feeding set  

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Nest Specifications  

Length: 100 cm
Width: 60 cm
Thickness: 6 inside, 12 mm outside
Number of connection options: 2
Number of chambers: too many to count
Number of ants: suitable for up to thousands of ants for most species
Moisturizing system by foam
Foraging arena, outdoor enclosure included: No
Duration of nest humidity: 1 week, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.


We supply this Ant Farm including a digital (download) manual and the booklet 'Ants are heroes'. The instructions therein regarding care and connection must be followed. The printed version of the booklet can be ordered here: https://www.mierenboerderij.nl/boekje-mieren-zijn-helden.html

Ant's Kingdom Jupiter (Universe Collection)

The intelligence of ants is from another planet, extraterrestrial! We still understand very little about how ants can work together so efficiently. The Universe Collection was created to illustrate this supernatural phenomenon. Build your own universe now, complete your setup with this Jupiter, and you'll have a complete ant solar system!

The farm is perfectly suited for both small and medium-sized colonies of species such as Lasius, Myrmica, Pheidole, Messor, and Formica.

These nests are equipped with a foam part, which keeps the nest moist for about 1 week. To moisten the nest, you can wet this foam (syringe included). It absorbs and distributes moisture without the risk of flooding chambers and tunnels. The foam must therefore remain moist so that the ants find a good environment in this nest.

The system is very practical with this unique water supply. Even cleaning the entire Ant Farm is possible. You first connect another enclosure or nest tube where the ants move to, and then the acrylic nest can be easily unscrewed and rinsed with water.

The nest can be easily expanded through the 10 mm opening on the outside. Other enclosures can be connected with hoses.

Ant colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special offer price.

Feeding set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Nest Specifications

Length: 40cm
Width: 25cm
Thickness: 6 inside, 12 mm outside
Number of connection options: 2
Number of chambers: 25
Number of ants: suitable for up to 1000 ants for most species
Humidification system via foam
Foraging area/outworld included: No
Duration of nest humidity: 1 week, depending on the number of ants and ambient temperature.

Ant's Kingdom Saturn (Universe Collection)

The intelligence of ants is from another planet, alien! We only understand a small part of how ants can work together so efficiently. The Universe Collection was created to illustrate this supernatural phenomenon. Build your own universe now, expand your setup with this Saturn and slowly expand to a complete system!

The farm is perfectly suited for both small and medium-sized colonies of species such as Lasius, Myrmica, Pheidole, Messor, and Formica.

These nests are equipped with a foam section, which keeps the nest moist for about 1 week. To moisten the nest, you can wet this foam (syringe included). It absorbs and distributes moisture without the risk of flooding rooms and passages. The foam must therefore remain moist so that the ants find a good environment in this nest.

The system is very practical with this unique water supply. Even cleaning the complete Ant Farm is possible. You first connect another enclosure or nest tube to which the ants move, and then the acrylic nest is easy to unscrew and rinse with water.

The nest is easy to expand through the 10 mm opening on the outside. Other enclosures can be connected with hoses.

Ant Colony

Almost all ant colonies can be kept in this nest. Choose a colony above for a special offer price.

Feeding Set

The diet of a Lasius ant colony consists of a combination of sugar water, honeydew, and fruit flies, and for a Messor colony, seeds are also added. A feeding set can be ordered above.

Nest Specifications

Length: 21 cm
Width: 14 cm
Thickness: 6 inside, 12 mm outside
Number of connection options: 2
Number of chambers: 10
Number of ants: suitable for up to 400 ants for most species
Humidification system: foam
Foraging area (outworld) included: No
Duration of nest humidity: 1 week, depending on the number of ants and the ambient temperature.

Give an Ant Farm gift voucher

If you don't know what to choose as a gift for an avid ant hobbyist or if you're not a big fan of ants yourself, then opt for a unique gift voucher. This way, the recipient can arrange a good start or expansion of their hobby themselves via our website!

Give a unique gift and let the recipient choose something themselves on AntsKingdom.com. Handy if you don't know exactly what you want to give. Choose your amount below, pay via checkout, and you will then receive the gift voucher with a unique code in your email. Then give the gift voucher digitally or printed to the lucky recipient!