School Kit Video Instructions
Ready to set up your Butterfly Pavilion School kit? Check out our tutorial below!.
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Tips and Tricks for our 33 School Kit and 33 School Kit Refill
What are the best kits for my classroom?
Bring the wonder of metamorphosis to your classroom with our Butterfly Pavilion® School Kit With 33 Live Caterpillars!. This all in one kit comes with a 2-foot tall habitat and 33 individual caterpillars so every student can observe their very own! I
Planning Your Life Cycle Project
Are you planning a springtime life cycle project? Keep reading for tips and tricks on how to best plan for your caterpillar to butterfly experience. Before You Order Please Consider. We also offer the ability to place orders with a future ship date!.
Do I need to poke holes in the small cup lids?
No need to poke holes in the small cups, the caterpillars have plenty of air!
How long will it take to set up my School Kit?
We recommend to set aside about an hour for setting up your School Kit, you can check out our set up video below for instructions and tips!.
How much food should I add to each small cup?
We recommend that you fill each individual cup about 1/4 inch full of food before transferring the caterpillar into its new home. The included spoon in your kit is perfect for measuring this amount! Just scoop out a spoonful and level it using the in
Do I have to transfer my caterpillars into the small cups from my School Kit?
When your School Kit arrives, it includes a large cup of 33 caterpillars and many smaller individual cups so each caterpillar can be transferred into its own cup. If left in the large cup, the caterpillars will not have enough food or space to grow p
What is the Insect Lore Guarantee for the School Kit?
We guarantee 20 out of 33 caterpillars will develop into adult butterflies. If your order does not meet this guarantee, or if there is any other issue with your kit, please reach out to us at [email protected].
How do I transfer the chrysalides from the small cups into the habitat?
Each School Kit and School Kit Refill comes with a strip of adhesive hook-and-loop fasteners which are used to attach each lid to the mesh wall of the habitat. When transferring them to the habitat:. If you would like any more tips, please check out
My chrysalis didn't attach to the lid of the small cup, what do I do?
Sometimes a chrysalis may fall from the lid of the cup or simply form on the bottom. When this occurs, please follow these next steps:. You can also check out our video guide below!.
Can I put two caterpillars in each small cup?
The small cups are designed for only one caterpillar, any additional caterpillars would not have enough space. Please be sure to transfer each individual caterpillar to its own cup.
How many butterflies can fit in my Butterfly Pavilion® Habitat?
Our Butterfly Pavilion® Habitat is larger than our original Butterfly Garden®, and it can safely house up to 33 butterflies!
Can each student keep a caterpillar on their desk?
While the caterpillars have everything they will need in each individual cup, they still need to be in a calm environment for the best success and should not be over-handled. We recommend to keep them somewhere stationary while still being viewable s