Fruit Fly Culture Medium

Culture medium, enough to start a new culture in our separate plastic breeding pots with ventilated lids. The breeding pots are also available separately. Mix the culture medium with lukewarm water until it is well blended; it should be firm but not liquid (like yogurt). Then place cardboard shavings or wood wool in the pot, and your culture is ready. Add at least 50 fruit flies and find a nice warm spot in the house.

The bag contains approximately 50 grams, suitable for starting 1 fruit fly culture.

Please note: we cannot guarantee the effectiveness when using individual components. If you want everything in the correct quantities, order the complete fruit fly culture or refill on our website.

Leaf insect, Phyllium sp.

This species was formerly known as Phyllium sp. Leaf insects belong to the group Phasmida, which also includes stick insects. Leaf insects can be of various species, but always fall under the large species, hence the information below on the giant leaf insect.

The information below mainly concerns PSG72.

Appearance and Origin

The species lives only in western Malaysia and is the largest known species.

The animal has excellent camouflage: its body strongly resembles a ragged leaf. Not only is the color green and the body flat and oval, but the veins are also mimicked. Its legs are brown and have indentations, appearing irregular. This makes it even more difficult for a potential enemy to spot them. If the animal is caught anyway, it plays dead, because insectivores do not eat dead insects and sometimes drop the leaf insect. This is also its only defense; a leaf insect is otherwise completely defenseless.

An adult female is over 13 cm. (PSG278 remains a bit smaller with a maximum of 8 cm.)

Reproduction

Reproduction is special. Males do occur in nature, but they are not needed for breeding animals in captivity. In captivity, therefore, only females are available. The females then produce unfertilized eggs which do hatch and are all female. This is called parthenogenesis. (In PSG278, males also occur; they are smaller and narrower and can fly reasonably well with substantial wings.)

Development

All specimens born through parthenogenesis are females. Gynandromorphism also occurs in this species: the phenomenon that an individual possesses many male characteristics, yet is female. Young animals are called nymphs and are reddish-brown until their first molt. When the nymphs have just hatched from the egg, they look like small spiders. Later, when they start eating, they turn green. The eggs hatch after 5 to 6 months, and it takes almost a year for the animals to mature. The leaf insects go through 8 molting stages.

Housing

Giant leaf insects are kept at room temperature. Approximately 20 ^o to 25^o Celsius. They need a terrarium of at least 20cm long x 20cm wide x 40cm high. Such a tank is suitable for housing about five adult animals. There must be sufficient ventilation.

Feeding

They feed on blackberry leaves. If available, a sprig of rose leaves or oak leaves.

A jam jar with holes in the lid serves as a vase for the blackberry sprigs. This prevents eggs and nymphs from ending up in the water and keeps the blackberry leaves fresh for one to two weeks.

It is important that the climate in the tank is relatively dry. This is achieved by spraying sparingly with a plant mister. The animals drink moisture from fresh leaves. So always ensure fresh blackberry leaves with the branches/stems in moisture as described above.

Handling and moving

Sometimes it is necessary to move the leaf insects. The small specimens can most easily be picked up by the tip of their "tail" and carefully pulled loose if they are holding on. If you find this scary, a spoon is a good solution. With a little skill, they will walk onto it themselves. Carefully pick up the larger specimens. If they are holding onto a twig, do not pull hard. You can also manipulate them so that they walk onto your hand themselves.

Replacing blackberry leaves for nymphs

The advice is to first replace the withered leaves by cutting the leaves from the old twigs in the tank and leaving them in the tank with the nymphs attached. Remove the twigs and some leaves. Continue this until all twigs have been removed from the jam jar with holes. Once the jam jars have been cleaned, they are put back, and new twigs are placed in them. A few days later, you remove the dried leaves. Make sure to check carefully that there are no nymphs on them.

Maintenance

On the bottom, for example, lay a few centimeters of sandbox or tile sand. This prevents mold. The dry sand easily absorbs moisture and also easily releases it again. Before the sand is used, it needs to be thoroughly dried.

You can just leave the droppings. As well as the leaf litter. If there is a lot, you can easily scoop it up with a spoon and remove it. If there are eggs, you can also leave them.

When cleaning, you put droppings with eggs on a tray and can separate them quite easily. For example, you can use a tea strainer to quickly separate the sand from droppings and eggs. To then separate the eggs from the droppings. Inside, the windows are only cleaned with kitchen paper and a little warm water.

Stick Insects School Package

This school package contains products for keeping stick insects and is specifically intended for schools, childcare centers, host parents, and organizations focused on children. Teach your children about stick insects and the care of these special 'school' pets in a fun and active way!
 

Package Contents

The package contains the following products and components:
- 3 nymphs of a stick insect species.
- Bugzzz insect enclosure (Bugzzz BioDome terrarium available at an additional cost).
- Sprayer.
- 30 stickers for the children in the class.
- Simple leaflet (A4) for teachers or supervisors with explanations and instructions.
 

BUGzzz insect breeding bottle

Breed your insects in an excellent habitat. A nice large and super transparent enclosure where your insects are very clearly visible. A well-ventilated lid with the logo ensures the best conditions for your new pet. You can house multiple animals in this unique enclosure. It is particularly ideal for breeding praying mantises, stick insects, leaf insects, snails, worms, and ladybugs.

Dimensions BUGzzz L insect enclosure (5000 ml)
Diameter: 17.5 cm Height: 25.5 cm

Food and moisture can be easily added to the enclosure; the lid can be easily twisted off the PET bottle. Specifications We supply the bottle including a ventilation lid. The interior can be arranged as desired. The photos provide clear examples of the possibilities. Decorative stones and artificial plants are available on our website.

Insect terrarium

Convenient This terrarium is specially adapted to the needs of insects.

Ventilation The terrarium is equipped with fine mesh at the top for ventilation for your new pet. The mesh is so fine that even small fruit flies cannot pass through it. This means you can even provide food for young praying mantises, and small stick insects cannot escape.
You spray moisture from the outside (top) so that your insects have the correct humidity in their enclosure.

Possibilities & Usage

You can decorate the terrarium nicely with suitable substrate and (artificial) plants. Breed your insects in this terrarium. The front panel is extendable, making it easy to maintain the enclosure and provide food for your insects.

Specifications

- Dimensions: 20x20x35.
- Filling/decoration: not included (can be ordered separately).
- Material: ground glass.
- Metal ventilation grille.
- Extendable glass panel at the front for maintenance.

Heating cable 1 meter

Ant's Kingdom Heating Cable

The Ant's Kingdom heating cable is the perfect solution as a (local) heat source for a terrarium, ant farm setup or vivarium. By attaching the heating cable under the bottom of your terrarium (place your terrarium on raised feet), the bottom will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption. Due to the flexibility of the cables, they can always be laid directly and without preheating in the desired pattern. This way you can get the heat exactly where you want it! The cable is in a beautiful white color and has a length of 2 meters, the first meter is for connecting and the last meter is fully heated. This is visible with a marking (dash) on the cable.

Suitable for

- Breeding and caring for ants.
- Breeding and caring for stick insects.
- Breeding and caring for praying mantises.
- Breeding and caring for other insects and reptiles.

Advantages

- The silicone outer wall is strong, durable and excellent UV-resistant
- No preheating necessary because the heating cables are flexible at any temperature
- Ready for use thanks to the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the double insulation of the cables.
- IP67 rating, so dustproof and water-repellent.
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats or other types of controllers
Properties:
- 230 volts
- 10 watts
- Electronically safe (IP-67)

Heating Cable 10 meters 80w

Terra Heat Heating Cables

Terra Heat Heating Cables are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium or vivarium. By attaching the heating cable to the bottom of your terrarium, the bottom will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption. Due to the flexibility of the cables, they can always be laid directly and without preheating in the desired pattern.

Suitable for

- Breeding and caring for ants.
- Breeding and caring for stick insects.
- Breeding and caring for praying mantises.
- Breeding and caring for reptiles and insects.

Advantages

- The silicone outer wall is strong, durable, and excellent UV resistant.
- No preheating needed as the heating cables are flexible at any temperature.
- Ready-to-use thanks to the molded plug.
- Maximum safety due to the double insulation of the cables.
- Fully waterproof (IP-68) for use in various applications in air and soil (water-repellent).
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats, or other types of controllers.

Features:
- 1 meter connection
- 9 meters heated
- 230 volts
- Vulcanized connection, 100% waterproof
- Electronically safe (IP-68)

Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.  

Heating Cable 4 meters

Terra Heat Heating Cables

Terra Heat Heating Cables are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for terrariums or vivariums. By attaching the heating cable to the bottom of your terrarium, the substrate will be gradually heated with low energy consumption. Due to the flexibility of the cables, they can always be laid immediately and in the desired pattern without preheating.

Suitable for

- Rearing and care of ants.
- Rearing and care of stick insects.
- Rearing and care of praying mantises.
- Rearing and care of reptiles and insects.

Advantages

- The silicone outer wall is strong, durable, and excellently UV-resistant.
- No preheating necessary as the heating cables are flexible at any temperature.
- Ready for use thanks to the molded plug.
- Maximum safety due to the double insulation of the cables.
- Fully waterproof (IP-68) for use in various applications in air and soil (water-repellent).
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats, or other types of controllers.

Features:
- 230 volt
- Vulcanized connection, 100% waterproof
- Electronically safe (IP-68)

Looking for a manual? See above under the 'Product attachments' tab.

Heat Mat 100-150 Terramat

The Terramat Heatmat

The Terra Heat Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm, or vivarium. By attaching the heat mat to or under the substrate, the substrate will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most well-known and purchased worldwide. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by infrared and has a long wavelength.

Suitable for

- Rearing and care of ants.
- Rearing and care of stick insects.
- Rearing and care of praying mantises.
- Rearing and care of reptiles and insects.

Usage

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. In cases where a specific temperature needs to be set for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. These are also available from us.

This heat mat is 100 by 150 mm and has a connection cable with a length of 1.40 mtr. It is suitable for all Ant Farms with sand, plaster, or acrylic. You can neatly heat a part of the nest with it. This gives the ants the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or more humid place. The development of an ant colony can proceed much faster with a heat mat. It is not necessary but recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a nest tube of an ant colony, as this can cause condensation and temperature problems.

You can also use these heat mats in a net cage or breeding cage to heat a part (e.g., with eggs that need to hatch). For larger breeding nets (such as the professional breeding cage), use a larger heat mat.

Advantages and features

- The outer wall of the mat is strong, durable, and excellently UV-resistant
- Well-distributed heating over the entire surface
- No preheating necessary because the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready-to-use due to the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the insulation of the mat.
- Safety approved EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats, or other types of controllers
- 230 volt

Various models available  

Terra Heat Mats:
Heat Mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat Mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat Mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat Mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat Mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.

Heat Mat 130-274 Terramat  

The Terramat Heatmat  

The Terra Heat Warming Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm, or vivarium. By attaching the heating mat on or under the bottom, the bottom will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most well-known and purchased in the world. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by infrared and has a long wavelength.

Suitable for  

- Breeding and care of ants.
- Breeding and care of stick insects.
- Breeding and care of praying mantises.
- Breeding and care of reptiles and insects.

Usage  

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. In cases where a specific temperature needs to be set, for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. This is also available from us.

This heat mat is 130 by 274 mm and is suitable for all Ant Farms with sand, plaster or acrylic. You can neatly heat a part of the nest with it. This gives the ants the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or moister place. The development of an ant colony can go a lot faster with a heat mat. It is not necessary but recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a nest tube of an ant colony, as this can cause condensation and temperature problems.

You can also use these heat mats in a net cage or breeding cage to heat a part (e.g., with eggs that need to hatch). For larger breeding nets (such as the professional breeding cage), use a larger heat mat.

Advantages and properties  

- The outer wall of the mat is strong, durable and excellently UV-resistant
- Well-distributed heating over the entire surface
- No preheating necessary because the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready for use thanks to the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the insulation of the mat.
- Certified safe EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with different types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats or other types of controllers
- 230 volts

Various models available  

Terra Heat Warming Mats:
Heat Mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat Mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat Mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat Mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat Mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Heat Mat 150-390 Terramat  

The Terramat Heatmat  

The Terra Heat Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm, or vivarium. By attaching the heat mat on or under the substrate, the substrate will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most well-known and widely purchased in the world. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by infrared and has a long wavelength.

Suitable for  

- Breeding and care of ants.
- Breeding and care of stick insects.
- Breeding and care of praying mantises.
- Breeding and care of reptiles and insects.

Usage  

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. In cases where a specific temperature needs to be set for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. These are also available from us.

This heat mat is 150 by 390 mm and is suitable for all Ant Farms with sand, plaster, or acrylic. You can neatly heat a part of the nest with it. The ants then have the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or more humid spot. The development of an ant colony can be significantly accelerated with a heat mat. It is not necessary but recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a test tube setup of an ant colony, as this can lead to condensation and temperature problems.

These heat mats can also be used in a net cage or breeding cage to heat a section (e.g., where eggs need to hatch). For larger breeding nets (such as the professional breeding cage), use a larger heat mat.

Advantages and features  

- The outer casing of the mat is strong, durable, and excellently UV-resistant
- Evenly distributed heating across the entire surface
- No preheating necessary as the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready for use with the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the mat's insulation.
- Certified safe EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats, or other types of controllers
- 230 volt

Various models available  

Terra Heat Mats:
Heat Mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat Mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat Mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat Mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat Mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.

Heat Mat 150-520 Terramat  

The Terramat Heat Mat  

The Terra Heat Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm or vivarium. By attaching the heating mat on or under the substrate, the substrate will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most well-known and purchased in the world. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by infrared and has a long wavelength.

Suitable for  

- Breeding and caring for ants.
- Breeding and caring for stick insects.
- Breeding and caring for praying mantises.
- Breeding and caring for reptiles and insects.

Usage  

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. If a specific temperature needs to be set for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. These are also available from us.

This heat mat is 150 by 520 mm and is suitable for all Ant Farms with sand, plaster or acrylic. You can neatly heat a part of the nest with it. This gives the ants the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or more humid place. The development of an ant colony can go much faster with a heat mat. It is not necessary but is recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a test tube of an ant colony, as this can cause condensation and temperature problems.

You can also use these heat mats in a net cage or breeding cage to heat a part (e.g., with eggs that need to hatch). For larger breeding nets (such as the professional breeding cage), use a larger heat mat.

Advantages and features  

- The outer wall of the mat is strong, durable and excellent UV-resistant
- Well-distributed heating over the entire surface
- No preheating necessary because the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready-to-use due to the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the insulation of the mat.
- Approved safe EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats or other types of controllers
- 230 volts

Various models available  

Terra Heat Mats:
Heat Mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat Mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat Mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat Mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat Mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Looking for a manual? Check the 'Product attachments' tab above.  

Heat Mat 258-274 Terramat  

The Terramat Heatmat  

The Terra Heat Warming Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm, or vivarium. By attaching the warming mat on or under the substrate, the substrate will be heated gradually and with little energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most known and purchased in the world. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by infrared and has a long wavelength.

Suitable for  

- Breeding and care of ants.
- Breeding and care of stick insects.
- Breeding and care of praying mantises.
- Breeding and care of reptiles and insects.

Usage  

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. In case a specific temperature needs to be set for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. This is also available from us.

This heat mat measures 258 by 274 mm and is suitable for all Ant Farms with sand, plaster or acrylic. You can neatly heat a part of the nest with it. This gives the ants the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or more humid place. The development of an ant colony can proceed much faster with a heat mat. It is not essential but recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a nest tube of an ant colony, as this can cause condensation and temperature problems.

These heat mats can also be used in a net cage or breeding cage to heat a part (e.g., with the eggs that need to hatch). For larger breeding nets (such as the professional breeding cage), use a larger heat mat.

Advantages and properties  

- The outer casing of the mat is strong, durable and excellent UV resistant
- Well-distributed heating over the entire surface
- No preheating required as the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready-to-use due to the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the mat's insulation.
- Safety approved EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with different types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats or other types of controllers
- 230 volt

Various models available  

Terra Heat Warming Mats:
Heat mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.

Heat Mat 274-388 Terramat  

The Terramat Heatmat  

The Terra Heat Warming Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm, or vivarium. By attaching the warming mat on or under the substrate, the substrate will be gradually heated with low energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most known and purchased in the world. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by long-wave infrared.

Suitable for  

- Rearing and caring for ants.
- Rearing and caring for stick insects.
- Rearing and caring for praying mantises.
- Rearing and caring for reptiles and insects.

Usage  

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. If a specific temperature needs to be set for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. These are also available from us.

This heat mat measures 274 by 388 mm and is suitable for all Ant Farms with sand, plaster, or acrylic. You can neatly heat a part of the nest with it. This gives the ants the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or more humid place. The development of an ant colony can be significantly faster with a heat mat. It is not necessary but recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a nest tube of an ant colony, as this can cause condensation and temperature problems.

These heat mats can also be used in a net cage or breeding cage to warm a part (e.g., where eggs need to hatch). For larger breeding nets (like the professional breeding cage), use a larger heat mat.

Advantages and features  

- The outer casing of the mat is strong, durable, and excellent UV-resistant
- Well-distributed heating over the entire surface
- No preheating required because the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready for use with the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the insulation of the mat.
- Safety approved EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats, or other types of controllers
- 230 volt

Various models available  

Terra Heat Warming Mats:
Heat Mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat Mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat Mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat Mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat Mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Looking for a manual? See the 'Product attachments' tab above.

Heat Mat 410-600 Terramat  

The Terramat Heat Mat  

The Terra Heat Mats are the perfect solution for a healthy environment for your terrarium, insectarium, ant farm, or vivarium. By attaching the heat mat on or under the substrate, the substrate will be heated gradually and with low energy consumption.
This heat mat is the most known and purchased in the world. It is available in various sizes and wattages. The heat is produced by infrared and has a long wavelength.

Suitable for  

- Breeding and care of ants.
- Breeding and care of stick insects.
- Breeding and care of praying mantises.
- Breeding and care of reptiles and insects.

Usage  

In principle, this heat mat can be used without a thermostat. In cases where a specific temperature needs to be set, for certain animal species, or if there is doubt about the (constant) temperature, it is advisable to use a thermostat. These are also available from us.

This heat mat is 410 by 600 mm and is suitable for larger Ant Farms with sand, plaster, or acrylic. You can heat a part of the nest perfectly with this. This gives the ants the choice to keep a part of the nest in a warmer and/or more humid place. The development of an ant colony can go a lot faster with a heat mat. It is not necessary but recommended.

Never use the heat mat under a nesting tube of an ant colony, as this can cause condensation and temperature problems.

These heat mats can also be used in a net cage or breeding cage to heat a part (e.g., where eggs need to hatch). This size of heat mat is also suitable for larger breeding nets.

Advantages and features  

- The outer wall of the mat is strong, durable, and excellent UV-resistant
- Well-distributed heating over the entire surface
- No preheating necessary because the heating mat conducts well at any temperature
- Ready-to-use due to the molded plug
- Maximum safety due to the insulation of the mat.
- Tested safe EN60335-1 / EN60335-2-96. Class II IPX4
- Suitable for use with various types of temperature controllers such as dimmers, rod thermostats, digital clock thermostats, or other types of controllers
- 230 volts

Various models available  

Terra Heat Mats:
Heat Mat 100-150 mm - 2.5W
Heat Mat 130-274 mm - 5W
Heat Mat 150-390 mm - 9W
Heat Mat 150-520 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 258-274 mm - 12W
Heat Mat 274-388 mm - 18W
Heat Mat 410-600 mm - 45W

Looking for a manual? Please check the 'Product attachments' tab above.  

Water Creatures School Pack

This school pack contains products for keeping water creatures and is specifically designed for schools, childcare, host parents, and child-focused organizations. Learn about water creatures in a fun and educational way.
 

Pack contents  

The pack contains the following products and components:

- Aqua dragons tank with food (LED or color LED version at extra cost).
- 30 stickers for the children in the class or group (more available on request).
- Simple leaflet for teachers or supervisors with explanations and instructions.

Aqua Dragons  

A new world underwater. You add the eggs to the water and within 24 hours your new underwater animals hatch, isn't that wonderful! These water animals reproduce themselves, both with eggs and live-bearing, so with good care you will enjoy them for a long time!

Special water animals  

Aqua Dragons, also known as Sea Monkeys, are special water animals. They swirl and wriggle around in the water and are very easy to follow in this unique full-color aquarium!

Kit contents  

- The Aqua Dragons tank with sufficient underwater living space. (15x3x15cm)
- The eggs that hatch after being added to the water.
- Sufficient food for the first year.
- Spoon/scoop to accurately measure the amount of food.
- Oxygen pipette.
- English manual. The Dutch manual digitally.

Worm Farm

Worm World

Become a worm expert with this Worm World from Wild Science! Get to know the fascinating world of worms. Watch them dig tunnels and how they live underground. Discover the life cycle of the worm.

Specifications

- Full-colour (Eng) booklet with information
- The transparent farm
- Various colours of sand to colour the sand in your farm
- Full-colour cardboard casing to provide shelter for the worms
Excludes necessary soil and worms

Dimensions

Length 30cm, height 19cm, depth 4cm

Installation and use

Installation is simple. Add the coloured sand to the soil (add yourself) to create a beautiful layer of sand in which the worms can dig to their heart's content. Add the worms and close the lid.

Seed Tray

Beautiful tray to offer your seeds on. This makes it look neat and organized, just like the ants are! This tray already fits in an arena M.

Specifications:

Length: 2.5 cm
Width: 2 cm
Height: 1.5 cm

Sand Loam Combination 200 gram  

A combination of sand and loam (clay), specially mixed by us (manually) for use in an Ant Farm or Terrarium. This combination ensures good stability so that excavated tunnels and chambers do not collapse. The color scheme is a mix of red and yellow, the overall texture is finer than the photo shows.

Because the sand is very fine, it is important to first moisten the sand loam after filling or decorating, so that it becomes firm. After it is dry, the ants can be placed or connected.

The price is per 200 grams. The content of the Ant Farm determines how many grams you need. Our advice is to fill a maximum of 2/3 of the Ant Farm with this sand loam combination, so that there is room for the ants to raise and move sand, to arrange their own environment.
- Town house 300 grams (two bags of sand loam so you have enough reserve)
- Urban villa 500 grams (three bags of sand loam so you have enough reserve)

Want to fill your own Ant Farm with sand?

Calculate the volume yourself now:

Length x width x height in centimeters is the volume in cm3
With 1000 grams of sand you fill approximately 600 cm3
Divide the volume in cm3 by 600 cm3 to know how many kg of sand you need.

Zebra Mantis - Omomantis zebrata

The praying mantis's stage is from L3 to L7

Information

Omomantis zebrata is a species of praying mantis belonging to the family Mantidae. The common name “Zebra Mantis” comes from the striking zebra-like stripes covering its body. When disturbed, this praying mantis often displays its remarkable flying abilities, with flights of up to 50 meters! Omomantis zebrata is originally from tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Although small, they have a great voracity for insects; a spectacular species!

Appearance

Their bodies are adorned with a unique striped pattern of bright, striking colors such as yellow, pink, blue, and green, with a black border along the outer edge of each color.

They are relatively small in size; their bodies grow to be anywhere between 5 and 7 centimeters, with females growing one centimeter larger than males.

Their front legs are noticeably longer than their hind legs and are equipped with spines that they use to catch their prey.

Their heads are triangular and have a pair of large eyes at the front, allowing them to see in many directions and detect small movements in the air.

Behavior

Omomantis zebrata is generally a peaceful creature and shows no aggression towards humans or other animals. They are considered quite docile, and you can often see them admiring their surroundings with their quick eyes.

Omomantis zebrata can also be considered shy, as they tend to hide or retreat when they are afraid of danger. They are also quite active in the morning and evening and may show some curious behavior during this time.

Despite being small, they are quite brave and will not hesitate to come out and explore their habitat if they feel safe and comfortable. Furthermore, they are also excellent climbers and may even try to climb on your shoulder and hands if they are given food.

Food

The Zebra Praying Mantis primarily feeds on other small insects in its natural habitat. They tend to hide during the day and become more active at night to hunt prey more effectively.

Omomantis zebrata occasionally feeds on small flowers with nectar and pollen, but usually feeds on their normal insect diet. Due to their small size, they cannot tackle prey much larger than themselves.

In their natural habitat, the Zebra Praying Mantis also eats any nutritious plants or decaying vegetation they encounter, so this should also be considered when providing food for them in captivity.

Environmental Requirements

The ideal temperature is around 24 °C, but room temperature is also fine. At night, it can be slightly cooler than during the day, but at least 18 °C.
This species does not have high humidity requirements, but it is important to spray with water every day or every other day. A guideline humidity is about 40 to 65%. Being too humid for too long is the number one cause of death for this species.
As with all praying mantis species, this species needs an enclosure that is at least 3x the length of the animal in height, and at least 2x the length of the animal in width. For an adult animal, this means at least 27 cm in height and 18 cm in width. A good size for a terrarium would be 20 x 20 x 35, so there is also room for artificial plants and many perches.

Black Seed Ant - Tetramorium caespitum colony with 10+ workers

Species

The black seed ant (Tetramorium caespitum, formerly known as the pavement ant) is a species of ant from the subfamily Myrmicinae. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1758 by Linnaeus. The black seed ant is found in temperate climates and primarily lives on the ground. There, it occupies a territory with a diameter of about thirty meters. The workers do not venture beyond this territory, but this area is defended tooth and nail. The black seed ant is quite aggressive towards other ants, especially towards its own species. Battles have been described between entire colonies, with thousands of ants fighting for hours, biting each other, tumbling over each other, pulling at each other, and killing each other. More and more ants are lured to the battleground by scent trails. With their large mandibles, necessary for grinding seeds, they can also fight excellently. It is a species that easily adapts to changes in its environment. It is usually seen in sunny, dry places, sometimes in damp grasslands, but also in inhabited areas, particularly between paving stones. The nests are usually located under stones. The colonies are relatively large, with populations of up to about 10,000 workers. They typically contain multiple queens, each producing about five to forty eggs daily. Extensive tunnel systems are dug; this is beneficial for the environment due to the aeration it provides. The queen and males are considerably larger than the workers, measuring 8 mm and 3.3 mm in length, respectively. Their color is dark brown with slightly lighter legs.

Suitable for

The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food and dispose of waste there. Many products have an integrated arena. You will find this ant colony in a special offer combination price with various Ant Farms.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.

Packaging and shipping

The photo shows how the product is actually delivered by us. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wool plug behind it providing water to keep the nest tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.

Specifications and information

Black seed ant - Tetramorium caespitum colony with 20+ workers

Species

The black seed ant (Tetramorium caespitum, formerly grass ant) is an ant species from the subfamily Myrmicinae. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1758 by Linnaeus. The black seed ant occurs in temperate climates and mainly lives on the ground. There it occupies a territory with a diameter of about thirty meters. The workers do not actually move further than this territory, but this area is defended tooth and nail. The black seed ant is quite aggressive towards other ants, especially those of its own species. Battles have been described between entire colonies, where thousands of ants fight each other for hours, biting each other, tumbling over each other, pulling at each other and killing each other. More and more ants are lured to the battlefield by scent trails. With their large mandibles, necessary for grinding seeds, they can also fight excellently. It is a species that adapts easily to changes in the environment. It is usually seen in sunny, dry places, sometimes in humid grasslands but also in inhabited areas, especially between paving. Nests are usually found under stones. The colonies are relatively large, with populations of up to about 10,000 workers. They usually contain multiple queens, each producing about five to forty eggs every day. Extensive tunnel systems are dug; this is good for the environment due to the aeration that takes place as a result. The queen and males are considerably larger than the workers, 8 mm and 3.3 mm in length respectively. The color is dark brown with slightly lighter legs.

Suitable for

The ant colony is intended for acrylic, plaster, and sand ant farms. We also recommend using an arena. The ants can get their food there and dispose of waste. Many products have an integrated arena. You will find this ant colony in a special combined price offer with various ant farms.
If you are looking for ants for a gel ant farm, we recommend the ant family.

Packaging and shipping

The photo shows how we actually deliver the product. The colony is in a test tube with a cotton wad behind it for water supply to keep the nest tube partially moist. The colony can remain in this tube for up to a few weeks without care (after receipt). We also guarantee the life of the queen for this long. If the queen does not arrive alive or dies within a few weeks, we will provide a replacement colony.

Specifications and information