Instructions
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Find caterpillars or butterflies. If raising the captive butterflies from caterpillars, you must prevent the caterpillar from escaping and lavish attention on the larvae.
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Include food sources. Caterpillars feast on the leaves of various plants. Some experts recommend feeding the adult butterfly with a sugar and water solution that is changed daily or artificial diets available from suppliers.
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Consider how much space you'll need. When the butterflies hatch, they will need room to fly. Keeping them confined in a small space can be harmful to them.
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Consider ventilation. The butterflies will also need air at every stage. Make sure there is access to air and light in your butterfly house.
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You should release the grown butterflies after several days. It is hard to breed them in captivity and keeping butterflies contained for too long poses a risk to their health. Don't wait for your butterflies to start families in your butterfly house: it's best to release them and find others.
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