What happens once you receive your kit? Once you have your kit and are ready to start , return the voucher or register online and the caterpillars will be sent to you by 1st class post. Remember it will take 3-5 weeks for caterpillars to change into butterflies. Caring for your caterpillars – Once your caterpillars arrive, simply watch them eat, spin silk and grow to many times their original size. The caterpillars don’t need anything other than the food supplied in the cup and the small holes in the lid of the cup will provide plenty of air. They can stay as caterpillars for up to 2 weeks, but normally 7 days depending on temperature – 24c/76f is ideal.

However, butterfly kits aren’t just for educational purposes. You can raise butterflies at home to release into your garden. Many gardeners do this because butterflies are excellent pollinators. Or, from an ecological perspective—there is a decline in butterfly populations. So, raising butterflies at home to release outdoors is a great way to do something for the environment. This grow your own butterfly kit is designed as a starter kit to get small children interested in the world of butterflies. The small terrarium is large enough for five butterflies, and there’s a small opening in the sides for easy access. This educational kit gives children the opportunity to watch close up the miracle of 'Metamorphosis'. Observe caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. A net cage – this is the one that we have. The clear front makes it really easy to view the development and the easy access for replacing plants with the zip. If conditions aren’t right for releasing butterflies, keep them indoors in the mesh terrarium and feed them regularly.

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When choosing a grow-your-own butterfly kit, there are a few factors to consider to ensure that it fits your needs. First, consider the species of butterfly you want to raise, as different butterfly kits may offer different species options. Please note - Immediately upon receipt of the caterpillars, you will need to distribute the food and caterpillars between the vials, instructions on how to do this are included. If you should receive more than 33 caterpillars, any remaining may stay and develop in the cup they arrived in. A rewarding classroom exercise, even for teachers with no experience with live critters. Complete kit. You can watch your caterpillars transform into butterflies through secure, see-through habitats. All our habitats are butterfly-friendly, safe for children, and completely reusable. You can also use them to keep and raise other small bugs. Relish the Company of Your Little Guests We guarantee that 22 out of 32 caterpillars will grow into happy, adult butterflies. Usually, all of them do fine.

Another complete caterpillar-butterfly kit to observe these fascinating insects. The kit includes five caterpillars, a mesh pop-up terrarium, feeder, instructions, and a chrysalis station log. Once you have your caterpillar (or caterpillars if possible it’s a more likely to have success that way) it’s time to set up your observation net.Caterpillars don’t need to be given water, they get the water from their leaves. However, they do like a slightly humid atmosphere so it’s a really good idea to mist the net once a day to keep the humidity levels up especially if you have air con or heating on. Buying a high-quality Grow Your Own Butterfly kit is the perfect way to get your kids interested in science. The durable mesh terrariums provide the ideal habitat for caterpillars to grow into beautiful butterflies. The transformation from bug to butterfly is a great educational experience for children and adults alike. As they grow and get older they will start to slow down, this is a good indication that they are starting pupate. It is essential at this time there is the correct conditions for them to do this on.