{"product_id":"nursery-tube-20x180mm","title":"Nursery Tube (20x180mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnts HQ Nursery Tube (20x180mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOptimised for queen founding success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ants HQ Nursery Tube (20x180mm) offers a naturalistic and humidity-controlled environment, ideal for founding large queen ants. Unlike standard test tube setups, this tube features a textured base that mimics rough soil, perfect for encouraging natural behaviour and cocoon spinning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydration is provided through an external hole at the base, delivering steady humidity where it’s needed most. This setup is particularly beneficial for species in the Ponerinae subfamily, such as \u003cem\u003eHarpegnathos venator\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOdontoponera transversa\u003c\/em\u003e, whose larvae require suitable conditions to spin cocoons effectively and support early colony growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe high humidity environment also makes this tube a great choice for native UK species like \u003cem\u003eMyrmica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e, supporting both young queens and developing colonies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor added flexibility, the Nursery Tube can be paired with an optional mini foraging area, ideal for semi-claustral queens that need to forage, or for feeding small colonies without disrupting their nest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"No extension","offer_id":66218074571101,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Foraging arena","offer_id":66237891281245,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/NurseryTube_20x180mm_11.webp?v=1776675558","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/nursery-tube-20x180mm","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}