Billabong Bugs (Triops Australiensis) - Box Set plus Triops a very unusual creature book. 

Each set includes - Water conditioner sachet, egg sachet, food sachet, feeding scoop, thermometer and care manual.

Each sachet contains a specially blended mixture, formulated to provide you everything you need to properly hatch raise your Billabong Bugs®. As long as you follow ALL of the instructions CAREFULLY, you won’t fail to see bouncing baby Billabong Bugs® in the next few days. However, when Billabong Bugs® hatch out they are so tiny that they are not much larger than the full-stop (period) at the end of this sentence. If you are not careful, you can easily miss them. You might want to try using a magnifying glass to get a closer look.

When you receive your Billabong Bugs, remember that they require 3 liters (.8 Gallons) of DEMINERALISED water. Demineralised water is available at most local supermarkets or hardware stores. Just place them into either a glass or plastic food/pet safe container. (As long as it will hold 3 whole liters.) The Billabong bugs will also need a small desk lamp over them to keep the water temperature at around 22-28°C (72-82°F), we have included a thermometer in each kit to help you to take the best care of these wonderful little creatures you can.

We hope that you have great fun in learning all about these amazing creatures and enjoy watching them hatch and grow! More detailed instructions are included in each kit.

Learning Corner

The Genus of animals that our beloved Billabong Bugs (Triops Australiensis) belongs to has many names around the world. Some of these names include, Shield Shrimp, Tadpole Shrimp, Triops, and Notostraca. There are many websites about these animals, but there are very few that give any information about the Triops Australiensis. Be a part of history and learn about our Billabong Bugs and share what you learn about these wonderful pets with someone else.

 Plus you also get the book "Triops - a very unusual creature."

What animal lays eggs that can be hatched just by adding water? What organism has remained thriving on earth since the age of the dinosaurs? In this breakthrough science book, zoologist Dr. Helen Pashley and photographer Lori Adams provide these answers and many more. This 32-page, full-color book provides accessible, as well as in-depth, information about this strange but lovable pet. Budding scientists from ages 7 to 12, as well as their parents and teachers, will find the Triops fascinating to observe. Throughout dozens of beautiful close-up photographs, this aquatic creature is seen feeding, moving about through water, and crawling along the wet sand. The book includes an easy to follow question-and-answer format, with a full glossary and index of scientific terms.