A 16 mm test tube filled with water behind a cotton plug
Accessories
16 mm Test Tube & Cotton
A spare 16 mm water tube and 3 cotton balls. Both Scouts already include a tube.
$6.00
- $2.00 with a Scout V1 or V2 in your order; both Scouts already include a tube
Pre-orders open November 24 for the December 1 launch.
We ship free next business day* *Starts 12/1.
A spare or replacement tube for Scout V1 or V2. Fill the tube with water, plug it with cotton and seat it gently so the damp cotton faces the nest. Both Scouts already include a 16 mm tube; this is optional extra equipment, not a required addition.
The standalone price is $6, or $2 with a Scout V1 or V2.
What's in the box?
Everything that ships with this item.
- 16 mm test tube× 1
- Cotton balls× 3
How it connects
AA-01 ports join with a Link. Best matches first; check what you'll also need.
Specifications
- Fits
- The Scout's 16 mm tube bore
Related guides
- How to Catch a Queen Ant & Nuptial FlightsWhen queens fly, how to spot a mated one, and two ways to catch her: a test tube with cotton, or a Scout with a Catch Cap.
- Watering: humidity and drinking waterPrepare Scout water tubes, top up built-in humidity reservoirs and provide separate drinking water.
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