This is our TOP of the line Observation hive - 3Ltrs in volume for smaller species
Inc Austroplebia Australis Etc
This hive is completely Bespoke - you can open the 2 side doors and see right through the Crystal clear acrylic to view the internal structure of the hive.
Fantastic for those who want something completely different, or for Educating the next generation about native stingless bees such as
Child Care Centers
Schools
Market stalls Etc
Clear Coated in Marine Grade Products
Hand Built from 35mm CYPRESS Pine and brush-box Australian hardwood Glued and screwed with stainless steel square drive screws
35mm Brush-box Base and Roof
Brush-box and cypress hinged doors
Clear Acrylic view panels on both sides of the box - YOU CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH!
Brass Hinges
Routed and recessed Closed cell weather strip around doors, so no light or water can penetrate the hive
14mm Stainless mesh rear vent hole
14mm meshed drain hole in the base
Outside measurements 220mm Long X 170mm Wide X 455mm High.
Inside measurements 150mm Long X 95mm Wide X 300mm High - 3 Ltrs capacity
Cypress pine is extremely durable timber, and naturally termite resistant - Brush-box is a superior Australian hardwood with fantastic luster - almost pink and grey in the sun, Truly spectacular timber
Laser cut Acrylic viewing panel routed and screwed in place
suitable for Native Bees
Austroplebia AustralisAustroplebia Cassiae
or any other small hive species
Sugarbag bees
The Hive is empty / Bees are not included - we can Populate the hive at extra cost give us a call to discuss
Local Pick up is from Ripley Brisbane or we can ship
The hives will be shipped to you completed, no building or gluing required
PLEASE NOTE THESE HIVES ARE HEAVY (13KG) SO POSTAGE IS EXPENSIVE
Cypress pine will continue to shrink and crack, we do our absolute best to season & coat our hives to slow down / stop cracking as fast as possible, but please note SOME SURFACE CRACKS will happen in time