How to Raise Caterpillars Until They Grow Into Butterflies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a caterpillar.

   You can find them in gardens or trees.
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   Step 2: Get a container.

   A Tupperware container or a small plastic bin will work. , Don't pick it up with your hands!!!! ,, Example:
   You describe a Wooly Bear Caterpillar as "caterpillar that is mostly brown with black ends". , If it bites, you should let it free. , (If there were other things on the website that your caterpillar needs, go ahead and put those in too.) , If you want to raise it until it grows into a butterfly, then keep reading! ,,
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   Step 3: Pick up the caterpillar WITH A LEAF OR CARDBOARD.

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   Step 4: Put a lid on the container after the caterpillar is in the container.

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   Step 5: Look at the caterpillar

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   Step 6: then describe it on the Internet.

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   Step 7: Find a picture that matches your caterpillar and find out about it.

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   Step 8: Find some leaves around where the caterpillar was

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   Step 9: and put them

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    Step 10: along with a little bit of water and some sticks

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    Step 11: into the container.

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    Step 12: Make sure your caterpillar is okay.

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    Step 13: When it is time for your caterpillar to wrap itself in a chrysalis

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    Step 14: let it have plenty of sticks to hang itself on.

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    Step 15: Watch your butterfly-to-be a lot

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    Step 16: and when it comes out

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    Step 17: wait about three minutes

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    Step 18: then if its wings are dry

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    Step 19: let it free!

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