Purpose and key benefits 3D Trunk Ant Nest design gives ants more freedom of movement and creates richer pathways for activity and breeding, promoting natural behavior and easier colony development. Large flat ant farm layout increases usable space and capacity, allowing room for larger or expanding colonies without crowding. Built-in extra large moisture basin improves humidity control in the nest area, helping maintain a stable environment for brood development and overall colony health. Integrated rubbish area and hanging feeding area encourage ants to perform natural nest maintenance (waste disposal and food handling), reducing manual upkeep and supporting cleaner colonies. Expansion openings make it simple to connect additional modules or foragers, enabling colony growth and modular customization. Main features (what it does) 3D trunk structure: multiple vertical and horizontal tunnels for more natural movement and exploration. Large flat form factor: larger capacity and improved observation surface while maintaining a compact footprint. Extra large moisture basin: increases water retention in the nest area to support humidity-sensitive stages of colony life. Rubbish area: designated space where ants can deposit waste, supporting hygienic nest conditions. Hanging feeding area: convenient location for providing food without contaminating the nest core. Expansion openings: pre-designed ports for linking additional habitat components or escape-proof tubing. Compatibility Suitable for a wide range of species, including curved back ants, harvesting team ants, large head ants, plaster ants, honey pot ants, giant ants, wild ants, and similar types. Works for hobbyists, breeders, educators, and researchers who need an adaptable nest with moisture control and waste management features. Performance and usability Improves colony comfort and reduces stress by offering more natural tunnel structure and stable humidity. Reduces routine maintenance thanks to the rubbish area and organized feeding point. Supports colony expansion through accessible expansion openings, minimizing disruption during upgrades. Practical considerations Ideal when you need better humidity control in the nest (extra large moisture basin) without increasing overall complexity. The flat profile provides an enlarged observation area for monitoring behavior, brood development, and colony activity. Typical use scenarios 1. Classroom observation: Use the large flat ant farm and 3D trunk nest to demonstrate ant social behavior and lifecycle to students, with clear observation space and a manageable feeding point. 2. Hobbyist breeding and colony growth: Keep a growing colony healthy with improved humidity and waste management, then connect additional modules through the expansion openings as the colony expands. 3. Behavioral or small-scale research: Maintain controlled nest humidity and a designated rubbish area to observe natural cleaning behaviors and foraging patterns with minimal interference. What to expect A nest designed to promote natural ant behaviors, easier maintenance, and straightforward scalability. Clear compatibility with the listed ant types and practical features that focus on performance: movement freedom, moisture management, waste disposal, feeding organization, and expansion capability. Note Follow species-specific care requirements (temperature, diet, nest humidity ranges) for best results; the product improves nest structure and moisture capacity but should be combined with appropriate husbandry practices.