Large Nest Configurator for Carpenter Ants, GEN 2

from $34.49
Customizable Carpenter Ant Nest

* Designed for carpenter ant species.
* Sidewall Humidification System
* Customize to your liking
* Easy open for cleaning
* Plastic PETG

This is made for being prepared for them to grow in numbers.
Engage new areas as they need them.
Each section can be joined with a bit of vinyl tubing, about 7/8" long.

See more about each type of nest....

Brood Nest V2
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/1089321327

Basic Nest V2
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/1075986858

Vertical Nest
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/978357565


For young or established Carpenter ant colonies ready to move out of a test tube setup.

Features side wall humidification so that debris won't fall through the nest. Designed to use 9-11mm water beads. (add or subtract water beads as required for desired humidity levels).
This side by side duplex allows you to house two separate colonies on one base.

Gen 2 improvements:
* Easy open window ring system makes it quick and simple to take apart for cleaning. All you need is a coin.
* Redesigned to an aesthetic nest cover inspired by an ant's thorax.
* Ironed top surfaces to allow the window to lay flush and to reduced gaps in the print.


3D printed using PETG which won't rot and crack when exposed to water unlike PLA printed parts.

Connectors printed using Tough Resin.

Total Nest size: 4"x8"
Nest chamber depth is ~1/2".

Comes with:
Your Choice of Nest Configuration
1 X Large Hydration Base(4"Wide X 8" Long Holding area)
1 X Large Nest Package of 10mm Water Beads
2(3) X Windows (Depending on Configuration)
2(3) X Windows Ring (Depending on Configuration)
2(3) X Covers (Depending on Configuration)
1ft x ½ x ⅜ Vinyl Tubing.
6 X Threaded Venting Plugs
2(3) X Transparent Red Filter


Optional Accessories Kit
1 X 4 Way Tubing Splitter
1 X 3 Way Branch Tubing Splitter
2 X Male Feeding Tube Adapters
2 X 16x100mm Feeding Tubes
4ft(Total) x ½ x ⅜ Vinyl Tubing.
2X Single Tubing Organizer
2X Double Tubing Organizer

Note:
Our nests are not designed to provide direct access to drinking water. You will need to attach external feeding tubes that are sold separately.
Not recommended for smaller size ant species that could escape through the micro channels.

Windows are not shown due to glare.


An outworld (foraging grounds) it is a must for your ants to survive. Check out our outworlds.
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Customizable Carpenter Ant Nest

* Designed for carpenter ant species.
* Sidewall Humidification System
* Customize to your liking
* Easy open for cleaning
* Plastic PETG

This is made for being prepared for them to grow in numbers.
Engage new areas as they need them.
Each section can be joined with a bit of vinyl tubing, about 7/8" long.

See more about each type of nest....

Brood Nest V2
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/1089321327

Basic Nest V2
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/1075986858

Vertical Nest
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/978357565


For young or established Carpenter ant colonies ready to move out of a test tube setup.

Features side wall humidification so that debris won't fall through the nest. Designed to use 9-11mm water beads. (add or subtract water beads as required for desired humidity levels).
This side by side duplex allows you to house two separate colonies on one base.

Gen 2 improvements:
* Easy open window ring system makes it quick and simple to take apart for cleaning. All you need is a coin.
* Redesigned to an aesthetic nest cover inspired by an ant's thorax.
* Ironed top surfaces to allow the window to lay flush and to reduced gaps in the print.


3D printed using PETG which won't rot and crack when exposed to water unlike PLA printed parts.

Connectors printed using Tough Resin.

Total Nest size: 4"x8"
Nest chamber depth is ~1/2".

Comes with:
Your Choice of Nest Configuration
1 X Large Hydration Base(4"Wide X 8" Long Holding area)
1 X Large Nest Package of 10mm Water Beads
2(3) X Windows (Depending on Configuration)
2(3) X Windows Ring (Depending on Configuration)
2(3) X Covers (Depending on Configuration)
1ft x ½ x ⅜ Vinyl Tubing.
6 X Threaded Venting Plugs
2(3) X Transparent Red Filter


Optional Accessories Kit
1 X 4 Way Tubing Splitter
1 X 3 Way Branch Tubing Splitter
2 X Male Feeding Tube Adapters
2 X 16x100mm Feeding Tubes
4ft(Total) x ½ x ⅜ Vinyl Tubing.
2X Single Tubing Organizer
2X Double Tubing Organizer

Note:
Our nests are not designed to provide direct access to drinking water. You will need to attach external feeding tubes that are sold separately.
Not recommended for smaller size ant species that could escape through the micro channels.

Windows are not shown due to glare.


An outworld (foraging grounds) it is a must for your ants to survive. Check out our outworlds.
Customizable Carpenter Ant Nest

* Designed for carpenter ant species.
* Sidewall Humidification System
* Customize to your liking
* Easy open for cleaning
* Plastic PETG

This is made for being prepared for them to grow in numbers.
Engage new areas as they need them.
Each section can be joined with a bit of vinyl tubing, about 7/8" long.

See more about each type of nest....

Brood Nest V2
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/1089321327

Basic Nest V2
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/1075986858

Vertical Nest
https://www.etsy.com/AntersAssemble/listing/978357565


For young or established Carpenter ant colonies ready to move out of a test tube setup.

Features side wall humidification so that debris won't fall through the nest. Designed to use 9-11mm water beads. (add or subtract water beads as required for desired humidity levels).
This side by side duplex allows you to house two separate colonies on one base.

Gen 2 improvements:
* Easy open window ring system makes it quick and simple to take apart for cleaning. All you need is a coin.
* Redesigned to an aesthetic nest cover inspired by an ant's thorax.
* Ironed top surfaces to allow the window to lay flush and to reduced gaps in the print.


3D printed using PETG which won't rot and crack when exposed to water unlike PLA printed parts.

Connectors printed using Tough Resin.

Total Nest size: 4"x8"
Nest chamber depth is ~1/2".

Comes with:
Your Choice of Nest Configuration
1 X Large Hydration Base(4"Wide X 8" Long Holding area)
1 X Large Nest Package of 10mm Water Beads
2(3) X Windows (Depending on Configuration)
2(3) X Windows Ring (Depending on Configuration)
2(3) X Covers (Depending on Configuration)
1ft x ½ x ⅜ Vinyl Tubing.
6 X Threaded Venting Plugs
2(3) X Transparent Red Filter


Optional Accessories Kit
1 X 4 Way Tubing Splitter
1 X 3 Way Branch Tubing Splitter
2 X Male Feeding Tube Adapters
2 X 16x100mm Feeding Tubes
4ft(Total) x ½ x ⅜ Vinyl Tubing.
2X Single Tubing Organizer
2X Double Tubing Organizer

Note:
Our nests are not designed to provide direct access to drinking water. You will need to attach external feeding tubes that are sold separately.
Not recommended for smaller size ant species that could escape through the micro channels.

Windows are not shown due to glare.


An outworld (foraging grounds) it is a must for your ants to survive. Check out our outworlds.