HATCH & GROW YOUR OWN PREHISTORIC CREATURES: Triops are small swimming crustaceans. They have three eyes, a round shovel-shaped exoskeleton, and a shrimp-like tail. Because they look prehistoric and in fact are identical to their long-fossilized ancestors, they are sometimes called "dinosaur shrimp".
GRATIFYING PETS FOR KIDS: What makes Triops gratifying as pets is that they hatch in 18-48 hours, quickly grow to their adult size of 1-2 inches, and have a lifespan of 20-90 days. Plus, they are easy to take care of, animated, and large enough to watch!
USE THE RIGHT WATER: When getting started with your Triops it is best to use bottled water that says, “Natural Spring Water”. Do not use “Pure Spring Water” or any other types of bottled water. Only use “Natural Spring Water”. Or you can boil bottled water, and let it sit and completely cool before adding the eggs. This will help remove chlorine and any other impurities. You may also choose to try tap water, if you boil it and let it sit for 2 days in sun light.