Your caterpillars have arrived and you're ready to start your butterfly raising project!
Here are some important things to keep in mind as you are observing your caterpillars:
- Your caterpillars may be inactive for the first 24-48 hours after they arrive. This is normal behaviour, they have to adjust after their journey to you! Please give them time to acclimate.
- Webbing is normal and is a sign your caterpillars are happy and healthy! It is spun by the caterpillars to help them hang onto their surroundings.
- Do not open the Cup of Caterpillars. Opening the cup can introduce bacteria to your caterpillar friends and harm their metamorphosis process.
- The caterpillars come with all the food they need at the bottom of the cup.
- There are multiple air holes punched in the lid of the cup, so your caterpillars can breathe easily. The holes are covered with a thin paper disc to stop the caterpillars from escaping and foreign objects entering!
- This is an observational project, do not shake the cup.
- Do not place your caterpillars in direct sunlight, or anywhere they can be exposed to heat or drafts.
If you have any questions about your project, please reach out to your Butterfly BFFs here!
Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be able to assist you.