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product_id: 284376747
title: "Insect Lore Two Tubes of Live Western Harvester Ants | 50 Live Ants | Instructions Included"
brand: "insect lore"
price: "₨103"
currency: LKR
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reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/284376747-insect-lore-two-tubes-of-live-western-harvester-ants-50
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# 50 Live Ants 3.25 x 0.5 x 0.5 in STEM Learning Insect Lore Two Tubes of Live Western Harvester Ants | 50 Live Ants | Instructions Included

**Brand:** insect lore
**Price:** ₨103
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🐜 Unleash the Ant-venture of a Lifetime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Insect Lore Two Tubes of Live Western Harvester Ants | 50 Live Ants | Instructions Included by insect lore
- **How much does it cost?** ₨103 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/284376747-insect-lore-two-tubes-of-live-western-harvester-ants-50)

## Best For

- insect lore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted insect lore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy to Care For:** Includes instructions for a hassle-free ant-venture.
- • **Explore Ant Life:** Dive into the fascinating world of Western Harvester Ants!
- • **STEM Fun for Kids:** Promotes observation skills and a love for science.
- • **Temperature Sensitive:** Ensure optimal conditions for your new tiny friends.
- • **Perfect for Classrooms:** Engage students with hands-on learning experiences.

## Overview

Insect Lore's Two Tubes of Live Western Harvester Ants offers a unique opportunity to observe and learn about the life cycle and behavior of ants. Ideal for educational settings and home exploration, this kit includes 50 live ants and instructions, promoting STEM learning and curiosity in children aged 6 and up. Note: Habitat not included.

## Description

Experience the captivating world of ants!

## Features

- WESTERN HARVESTER ANTS | Dive into the world of ants and explore their fascinating life cycle and behavior with 2 tubes of ants from Insect Lore! Ideal for kids, classrooms, and science enthusiasts. Promotes observation skills and a love for the natural world.
- LIVE ANTS FOR ANT FARM | You'll receive two tubes of Harvester Ants for a total of 50 Ants. Instructions included. Does not include a queen.
- FUN FOR AGES 6+ | Adult supervision required. For ages 6+, this is an ant-venture you won't want to miss. Build key skills in STEM and enjoy hours of screen-free fun.
- HABITAT READY | Please note that your order does not come with a habitat. You must have a habitat for your ants.
- KIDS LOVE IT | Learn from the tiny titans! Ants are busy and fun to watch. Engage your child's curiosity and spark a love for science!
- TEMPERATURE CAUTION | Our insects are sensitive to outdoor temperatures. Postpone your order if daytime temperatures are below 50°F or above 90°F in your area.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Theme | Animal |
| Item Dimensions | 3.25 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches |
| Size Name | Small |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hey whats the mortality rate for shipping?**
A: I ordered 2 tubes for my daughter’s ant habitat in January and they arrived with only 1 or 2 dead ones in each tube. It is now April and she still has about 30 or more ants alive in her colony! We make sure they have water readily available and give them small chunks of apple weekly. They love it!

**Q: Does it come with the colony queen ?**
A: No there is no queen.

**Q: If I order another order of ants from this supplier and add them to my established any farm will they fight or get along. Original was from them**
A: Thay was Good

**Q: What should i do if most of the ants were dead on arrival**
A: I'm not sure . I contacted customer service no response

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still going strong after 4 months!
*by A***R on April 14, 2023*

Arrived in January with only 1 or 2 dead ones per vial. Followed the directions and put them into the habitat after putting them in the fridge for a few minutes, and man when they warm up they are feisty! I would suggest just dropping the whole tube in and letting them find their way out rather than trying to dump them out or you’ll be chasing them across your table! We have one of the sand filled habitats and one of the gel filled ones that we linked together. They for sure prefer the sand filled one because they started tunneling the very next day! After a couple of weeks though, they did start tunnels in the gel, but not nearly as many. We make sure they have water readily available using a small square of a felt like material so they don’t drown in it and we put in 2-3 pea size chunks of apple weekly. We tried lots of other fruits and vegetables, but they really seem to like only the apples. It’s now April and we probably have about 30 out of the 50 still alive! It’s hard to tell for sure because they are busy little fellas and impossible to count! I would for sure recommend! My 5 year old daughter loves her little ant friends!

### ⭐ Died within 2-3 days of receiving
*by J***C on May 2, 2024*

The ants came in test tubes in a white envelope around 1pm. They were in transit for almost a week. I was really worried that after 5 days of travel they would get here all dead. We immediately put them in the fridge for the 10 minutes that the instructions suggested and then poured them into the habitat and threw in small bits of bread and a few drops of water (again according to the instructions) and then we waited. That first day they barely moved and I thought for sure they were not going to be alive the next morning. The following morning about 75% of the 2 tubes of ants were all moving along the top of the habitat but they were not tunneling at all. The other 25% were dead and had not moved from where they laid when we poured them in. That whole day they were very active but never actually started tunneling. The next morning we were down to about 50% and they were no longer active but barely moving along the top of the habitat sand. After a bit of google searching we cut a small piece of cotton off a cotton shirt, wet it down and placed it in the habitat along with a small piece of apple and a mealworm (I have on hand for my chickens). The ants had ZERO interest in any of it and stayed on the opposite end of the habitat. The next morning all but 2 ants were no longer moving and died in the corner they were bunched together after we put the food and water in. However, the 2 remaining ants were ALL over the food and water from the previous day. We are now a week out and those 2 ants are still going strong but seriously we have this HUGE habitat and 2 ants! Does not make for any exciting tunneling! Now looking for an ant farm in our area.Suggestions for others who are thinking of buying. I think we should have started out with the cotton and water instead of just dropping a few drops of water in the habitat and better source of food than bread like the apple and mealworm. Maybe you will have better luck than we did if you start them off right especially after a week of travel in a test tube.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Transfer in the tub
*by F***Y on August 5, 2023*

I read many reviews before purchasing ants on here and I’m really thankful I did. I immediately put the ants in the refrigerator while I prepped their home. I did the transfer in the bathtub. The first tube I spilled everywhere because I was trying to use a funnel and the ants did not want to go in. Frankly I got scared so I just dropped them on the tub but I was able to use this plastic stick that came in our ant farm kit to get them in the habitat. I’m pretty sure a kabob wood skewer would work just the same. I stuck the stick near the ants and they all bit and hung on and so I was able to flick them into the habitat. I would not want to get bit by these guys. Their balls are huge and they were super aggressive. But after I got them into the habitat and stuck a little piece of carrot in there, they calm down and started digging. It was so much fun to watch. I would order from them again. I think only three arrived dead. It wasn’t enough to take note to be honest.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*