{"product_id":"nursery-tube","title":"Nursery Tube (18x180mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnts HQ Nursery Tube (18x180mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ants HQ Nursery Tube (18x180mm) is perfectly sized for founding young queen ants, offering a more natural and supportive environment than standard test tube setups. Its textured base mimics rough soil, while an external hydration hole delivers moisture directly to the base, creating a humid, cocoon-friendly zone ideal for brood development.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis setup is especially beneficial for species in the Ponerinae subfamily, such as \u003cem\u003eHarpegnathos venator\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOdontoponera transversa\u003c\/em\u003e, where larvae need optimal surface conditions to spin their cocoons and ensure early colony success.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its high humidity design, it’s also a great choice for native UK species like \u003cem\u003eMyrmica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLasius\u003c\/em\u003e, supporting both founding queens and early-stage colonies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nursery Tube is compatible with an optional mini foraging extension, ideal for semi-claustral queens that require external feeding, and equally handy for nourishing young colonies without disturbing their nest area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AntsHQ","offers":[{"title":"No foraging area","offer_id":66218075914589,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Foraging arena","offer_id":66237891215709,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/4109\/9101\/files\/NurseryTube_18x180mm_11.webp?v=1776675101","url":"https:\/\/www.antshq.co.uk\/products\/nursery-tube","provider":"Ants HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}