Tigerific Ant Farm for Live Ants – Ant Colony for Kids. Great Science Kit for Children. - Ant Habitat Set with - Real Sand Included - Watch Ants, Dig Tunnels, Carry Sand, Hide and Drag Their Food.

Purchased for my 11-year-old son. We have had this for three months now. Once our ants arrived, they began making their tunnels immediately. It was really fun to see their progress day by day and we added the tube so that they can go up and around for fun. The tube it came with was very badly bent so we bought a new tube to replace it. We have debated getting a second ant farm so that the ants can start a new home. But the one downfall with this kit is the ants take their food down below, and there’s no way to get it out if they don’t eat it all up. So it starts to mold and you can see the mold through the plastic if it’s close enough to the edge. That’s unfortunate, but the ants don’t seem to mind, and I think over the last three months, we’ve only lost maybe four ants. I mean they died. Another thing to consider is, if you have a science child, they’re going to ask if eggs are gonna be made or where’s the queen? Because my son did, and he is very concerned about their well-being since they don’t have a queen to tend to. That’s something we didn’t think about when we ordered this kit. So now it’s just sort of a waiting game to see how much longer they will live. And, of course, we are not going to set them free out in the yard to fend for themselves. So please consider your child or yourself when making this purchase for long-term. Other than that, it’s been great so far. It’s small and doesn’t take up a lot of space on the countertop.UPDATE! It’s been 8 months and we still have live ants. Maybe 7-10 left. They seem active. And are more active if you place them next to as well liters. When I notice they are all down below, I take the lid off for fresh air. They like a drop of honey, apples and crackers best.

Wish it was bigger and the ants died twice so it took a 3rd time but the seller sent me as many as it took to get alive ants so I really appreciate that

Not a bad farm but on a reduced scale. That being said, it is of good quality and is entertaining for.the kids.

The media could not be loaded. Got this for my 7 yr old as a Christmas gift and I’m surprised at how fascinated I am as an adult to see these ants woke. They started working and digging almost immediately. We put a rock in from outside and it was cool to see how they work around it. I also accidentally used the wrong address when I purchased the ant, I emailed the company and they sent them to the correct address at no additional charge.

We are a week in and mold is growing in our ant farm. Very disappointing.It was easy to set up and we had to wait to order the ants until it was warmer. We loved watching and learning but it has started to grow mold in the sand. It seems to wet.