Nature Discovery Triops by Thames and Kosmos

Hatch and breed Triops with Nature Discovery Triops by Thames and Kosmos. This  kit contains equipment to  successfully hatch Triops eggs including feed and complete facilities for rearing and observation. Get close to the action when the small crustaceans hatch. In only a few days, they will hatch, change their armour, dart through the water and even breed!

Triops are Crustaceans that are known from fossil records to have existed up to 300,000,000 years ago alongside the dinosaurs in prehistoric times.

Triops eggs in all Thames & Kosmos sets come exclusively from controlled and sustainable laboratory breeding and are not taken from the wild.  Age 8 – 12 years.

Educational Benefits of Nature Discovery Triops by Thames and Kosmos:

• Develop observation skills – observe the Triops: hatching, growing and developing a shell, swim searching for food; burrow in the sand to lay eggs.
• Learn about the life cycle of Triops
• Learn to care for Triops – basic needs to survive
• Ignite an interest in science and zoology
• Encourage research about Triops and the Prehistoric time

Nature Discovery Triops by Thames and Kosmos includes:

• Plastic pool with breeding station and barrier
• Triops eggs
• Triops food
• Sand
• Starter sand
• Magnifying glass
• Thermometer
• Syringe (no needle)
• Spatula
• Tube
• Instruction booklet with 16 pages of coloured illlustrated step by step instructions

Important: You will need to provide bottles of still mineral or distilled water and a heat lamp/light source. Other household items and food may be required should you wish to breed the Triops.