{"product_id":"flat-plaster-ant-nest","title":"Mini Flat Plaster Ant Nest - Clear White DIY Anthouse for Kids Educational Living Ant Viewing Toy Children's Gift","description":"\u003c!-- YAVOK_PDP_START --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.yavok-pdp{display:block!important;max-height:none!important;overflow:visible!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e(function(){try{var el=document.querySelector(\".yavok-pdp\");if(!el)return;var n=el.parentElement,i=0;while(n\u0026\u0026i\u003c6){var cs=getComputedStyle(n);if((cs.maxHeight\u0026\u0026cs.maxHeight!==\"none\")||cs.overflow===\"hidden\"||cs.webkitLineClamp!==\"none\"){n.style.setProperty(\"max-height\",\"none\",\"important\");n.style.setProperty(\"overflow\",\"visible\",\"important\");n.style.setProperty(\"-webkit-line-clamp\",\"unset\",\"important\");var scope=n.parentElement||n;var ctl=scope.querySelectorAll(\"button, a, summary, span\");for(var k=0;k\u003cctl.length;k++){var t=(ctl[k].textContent||\"\").trim().toLowerCase();if(\/^(lire la suite|read more|show more|voir plus|afficher plus|see more)\/.test(t)){ctl[k].style.display=\"none\";}}}n=n.parentElement;i++;}}catch(e){}})();\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yavok-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:flex-start;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eMini flat plaster ant nest at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThis compact DIY ant nest is made from white plaster, shaped into a flat, transparent-covered design that lets you watch your colony from above. It's sized for small ant species and founding queens, making it a solid starter formicarium or an educational gift for kids. The clear acrylic lid gives an unobstructed view of tunnels and chambers. Check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/blogs\/actualites\/ant-keeping-for-beginners\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px\"\u003eant keeping for beginners guide\u003c\/a\u003e before setting up your first colony, and browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/collections\/ant-nests\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px\"\u003eant nests collection\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a larger setup down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #a84c4233;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05)\"\u003e\n \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95em\"\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background:#a84c420f;border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eWhite plaster body, clear acrylic lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eFlat \/ horizontal layout\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background:#a84c420f;border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eSmall ant species, founding queens, beginner keepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eUse case\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eDIY ant nest, educational viewing toy, kids' gift\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"background:#a84c420f;border-bottom:1px solid #a84c421f;\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eVisibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eTransparent cover for top-down colony observation\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-size:.72em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;vertical-align:middle;width:38%\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 16px;line-height:1.55;color:inherit;opacity:.88\"\u003eDIY setup required\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/v3b.fal.media\/files\/b\/0aa8c2e2\/-obqDNqxTP_1k7owTM79c_POgS5bQy.png\" alt=\"Watch your colony build its world\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eWatch your colony build its world\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThere's something genuinely exciting about seeing ants excavate tunnels in real time, and this mini flat plaster ant nest puts that experience right on your desk. Whether you're a first-time keeper who just caught a Lasius niger queen (the common black garden ant) or a parent looking for a living science lesson, this little formicarium turns curiosity into a daily ritual you'll actually look forward to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/v3b.fal.media\/files\/b\/0aa8c2e2\/9FiQENB1JJbAifUIYuA9w_09dkdHZI.png\" alt=\"Plaster nest, clear lid, clean design\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003ePlaster nest, clear lid, clean design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThe nest body is cast in white plaster, which naturally holds moisture and keeps humidity stable inside the chambers without any extra equipment. A clear acrylic cover sits on top, giving you a full, unobstructed view of every tunnel your ants carve out. The flat layout keeps the whole setup low-profile and easy to place anywhere. It's compact, purpose-built for small species, and ready to house a founding queen from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/v3b.fal.media\/files\/b\/0aa8c317\/TwsdZlXVjLkFqgBIPCILu_GW3qv3eQ.png\" alt=\"From first queen to first workers\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn Action\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eFrom first queen to first workers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003ePicture this: you've just caught your first queen ant during nuptial flight season, she's sealed in a test tube, and you're wondering what comes next. Once her first workers hatch, you move the small group into this plaster nest, slide the clear lid on, and watch them immediately start claiming chambers. The flat design means every move is visible, every egg pile easy to spot. It's the founding stage made watchable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 56px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/9618\/3126\/files\/cro-packshot-697c1885.webp?v=1788321306\" alt=\"Small nest, zero fuss, daily payoff\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:18px;display:block;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px;min-width:270px\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReal-World Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eSmall nest, zero fuss, daily payoff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003ePlaster is the go-to material for beginner formicariums because it absorbs water slowly and releases it gradually, keeping conditions stable without constant monitoring. This mini flat design is easy to move, easy to clean around, and easy to show off. It fits on a shelf, a school desk, or a windowsill. For small species like Lasius niger or Tetramorium (the pavement ant), the chamber size is just right and won't overwhelm a young colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:8px 0 24px 0;background:transparent\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0;font-size:.7em;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#a84c42;font-weight:600\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:26px;height:2px;background:#a84c42;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:10px;border-radius:2px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.55em;line-height:1.22;color:inherit\"\u003eYour questions answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eWhat ant species work best in this mini flat plaster nest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThis nest is sized for small ant species. Think Lasius niger (common black garden ant) or similarly small species at the founding stage. It's not suited for large species like Camponotus (carpenter ants), which need significantly more space as their colonies grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eDoes the nest come ready to use, or is assembly required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eThis is a DIY ant nest, so some assembly is required before you introduce your colony. The plaster body and clear acrylic lid are the main components. It's straightforward to set up, which is part of the hands-on, educational appeal of this formicarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eHow do I manage humidity in a plaster nest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003ePlaster naturally absorbs and releases moisture, which helps regulate humidity inside the chambers. You typically add water to one end or a designated area of the nest. For detailed guidance on humidity and temperature ranges for your specific species, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/blogs\/actualites\/ant-keeping-humidity-temperature-guide\"\u003eant keeping humidity and temperature guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eIs this a good gift for a child who is new to ant keeping?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eYes, that's exactly what it's designed for. The clear acrylic lid makes observation easy and engaging, and the compact size keeps things manageable. It's listed as an educational living ant viewing toy and children's gift, so it's built with young, curious keepers in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #a84c4230;padding:4px 0\"\u003e\n \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;color:inherit;list-style-position:inside\"\u003eCan I use this nest for a queen ant that hasn't laid eggs yet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 16px 0;line-height:1.7;color:inherit;opacity:.82\"\u003eAbsolutely. This nest works well for a newly caught founding queen. Many keepers start queens in a test tube and transfer the small founding group to a plaster nest like this once the first workers have hatched. The flat layout makes it easy to monitor eggs and larvae without disturbing the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- YAVOK_PDP_END --\u003e","brand":"Ma boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55088324936022,"sku":"14:29#white","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/9618\/3126\/files\/cro-packshot-697c1885.webp?v=1788321306","url":"https:\/\/theformicarium.com\/products\/flat-plaster-ant-nest","provider":"The Formicarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}