AntWorks
This "space-age habitat" isn't your typical ant farm! Instead of sand, AntWorks uses a unique nutrient gel based on a 2003 NASA experiment testing ants' ability to tunnel in microgravity. With this kit, you can watch ants up close as they chew their way through the see-through gel, creating fascinating tunnel designs.
All you need to do is add ants, using the included coupon. The nutrient gel takes care of feeding and watering, making this a complete easy-to-care-for habitat that's great for all ages. We had live ants in our AntWorks at Home Science Tools for over three months!
The AntWorks kit includes a coupon for live harvester ants. (When you redeem the coupon there is an additional S&H charge starting at $5, with multiple options available.) No assembly required. The AntWorks gel is non-toxic. Ages 6 & up.
Antworks was chosen as one of the Best Inventions of 2005 by TIME magazine.
Make your AntWorks even more fun - add an
LED Illuminator to the base for cool blue light that makes the habitat glow!
Kit Contents
- Habitat with see-through blue nutrient gel
- Magnifying glass
- Ant catching tool/Tunnel starter
- Instructions
- Interesting facts
- Coupon to send in for live ants
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- Monday, August 10, 2009
not so greatReviewed By: elissa I bought this for my son and we were not impressed at all. The first few days were great watching the ants make their tunnels, but after that initial stage they just sat there and would not move. The only time we got them to move was by opening the lid and blowing in there. We have had a few other ant homes so I liked the idea of not having to feed them however the ant farms in the sand seem to keep more active for a longer period of time.
- Monday, March 30, 2009
A MUST BUY!Reviewed By: Johanna I highly recommend!
- Monday, January 05, 2009
AntWorks is FunReviewed By: Robbie We received the AntWorks for a birthday and loved it! It was great fun watching the ants dig. I will say it is only good for a one time use, maybe 2 times. Which makes it expensive. My children still talk about the antfarm! They have asked if we can get another one...
- Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Fun for the whole family!Reviewed By: Robin Martin We are a homeschooling family and we LOVED this product! The ant farm was so interesting that even my college-aged kids would come home and check on the ants' progress. The speed with which they created their tunnels truly was a marvel.
The LED light allowed us to really learn about the ants' lifestyle. We could see exactly where they chose to set up bathrooms and sleeping areas. And it was so amazing to us when they would carry their dead to the surface for us to remove.
We wholeheartedly recommend this product for any family!
- Tuesday, February 05, 2008
AntworksReviewed By: Kristi Staneart I bought this for my 8 year old son for Christmas, along with the LED illuminator. It is the coolest thing, and very interesting too ! He uses it as a night light in his room, and has fun watching the progress the ants make. Its nice not having to worry about feeding them, since the nutrients are in the gel. Great toy for kids !!
Read More Reviews - Monday, February 04, 2008
Great product
Reviewed By: Deidre Webb
My son has had dozens of ant farms. He's had varying degrees of success with them. Some, the sand leaked out, some were too wet, some too dry. Plus it's hard to know how much to feed ants. Ant works is so superior. There's no mess, and all the nutrients are in the gel. All you have to do is add ants and enjoy.
- Thursday, September 06, 2007
Totally worth it!
Reviewed By: E. Lynch
I bought this as a gift for my son and he absolutely loved it. (So did I!) Watching the ants start tunneling through the blue gel was the best part. Buy the light attachment to make this even better. My son used Antworks as a night light. The best ant farm on the market!
- Friday, June 01, 2007
Very cool
Reviewed By: Teresa Derryberry
I was very excited when it was at my door. Then the ants came we poked a hole in the gel and they started tunneling through the gel. It took a week for them to complete it. And they go up and down. very fun to watch. And the light made the ants look good in the gel. Great product.
- Saturday, January 06, 2007
Well worth the cost!
This was one of the highlights of our Christmas. For once, something is as impressive in person as it looks in the picture. Ordering ants costs an additional three dollars, but it was well worth not having to go out and collect them. This is a beautiful ant house!
- Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Antworks
Reviewed By: Amanda Schaner
This kit was fun - the ants lasted for several months and I could watch the whole tunneling process up close. They were very easy to care for...I think the only thing I had to do was occasionally remove dead ants and let a little air into the habitat.
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