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Fascinations Antworks

Watch ants work together to create a habitat
translucent gel allows the viewer to see all goings on
Gel provides ants with food, water and housing medium
Use local ants or order some by mail
Comes with an educational booklet and simple instructions; Ants not included

List Price: $20.00
Lowest Price: $14.30

Product Description:

The first and only ant habitat to be tested in zero gravity. It provides a total ecosystem for ants and uses a non-toxic blue gel which makes it easy to watch the ants digging their network of tunnels. Includes container, ant catcher, magnifier and activity guide.

Customer Reviews:

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-28
Classroom Ant Farm
I've used the Antworks ant home in previous years for my classroom. The students love watching the ants tunnel! This ant home is nice for teachers because you do not have to feed and water the ants as in other farms. You will need to take out the ants as they die. Unfortunetely, unless you get a queen ant, the colony will only live for a month or two.
I was disappointed this Antworks home did not come with a coupon for the ants. This will need to be purchased separetely or if you are adventurous, collect ants on your own!

Rating:
Date: 2008-02-18
A great new twist to a kid's classic project
I ordered this for my son. We recieved the kit farly quickly and the ants were easy to order. Only one ant was dead out of like 20 some so that was good. The blue gel is great to watch because you can see everything and allows kids to see and touch and even drop it sometimes without messing up there tunnels. Also the ants feed of the gel so that saves from the hassle of feeding them. Great product would recommend for anyone looking for a great and interactive ant farm for young ones.

Rating:
Date: 2008-02-16
I am truly impressed!
I kind of bought this on a whim in December knowing it would probably be months before the weather was warm enough to ship ants. I was thrilled when they showed up in mid-January and only one was dead (although they looked dead and it took a few minutes for them to warm up and get moving again). It is now a month later and I haven't lost another ant. They have tunneled like mad and are extremely interesting to watch. They work together creating tunnels and rearranging the gel pieces they have cut out. I never imagined an ant farm could be this fun. The manufacturer's description is dead on. Everything they say will happen does. I'm 100% satisfied with this product.

Rating:
Date: 2008-01-08
fun for kids and adults to watch
This is a great product. It is actually fascinating. My 5yr old son and my 40yr old brother both received this as a gift. They both thoroughly enjoyed watching the working ants- and they work fast. My son didn't want to go to school because he didn't want to miss anything. Once the ants are poured into the container, no work or maintenance is necessary.

As far as ordering ants, you have to be careful. If you order during a warm season in Arizona or a cold season in another state, they will most likely arrive dead. And make sure you check your mailbox every day so they don't sit in your box for an extra 24 hours. My first batch arrived dead, and getting hold of the company was tricky. They never responded to my email or my voicemail. Finally, when I called early in the morning and spoke to a real person, they were more than happy to send out a new set of ants.

Rating:
Date: 2007-12-24
the nephews loved it
I purchased two as gifts for my nephews (age 10 and 8). The ants arrived 2 weeks after sending for them. Both boys loved them. Actually their families are all enjoying watching the amazing tunnelers. Great gift for most kids.