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product_id: 36793533
title: "30 Live Caterpillars for Butterfly Habitat Kit - Refill for Painted Lady Butterfly Kit with Caterpillar Food, Instructions - Educational Science Kit, 6 Cups of 5 Caterpillars"
brand: "nature gift store"
price: "€ 113.60"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Nature Gift Store"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/36793533-30-live-caterpillars-for-butterfly-habitat-kit-refill-for-painted
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 30 live painted lady caterpillars Includes educational life cycle materials 6 cups with 5 caterpillars each 30 Live Caterpillars for Butterfly Habitat Kit - Refill for Painted Lady Butterfly Kit with Caterpillar Food, Instructions - Educational Science Kit, 6 Cups of 5 Caterpillars

**Brand:** nature gift store
**Price:** € 113.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Watch wonder unfold: From caterpillar to butterfly, your classroom’s next unforgettable journey!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 30 Live Caterpillars for Butterfly Habitat Kit - Refill for Painted Lady Butterfly Kit with Caterpillar Food, Instructions - Educational Science Kit, 6 Cups of 5 Caterpillars by nature gift store
- **How much does it cost?** € 113.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/36793533-30-live-caterpillars-for-butterfly-habitat-kit-refill-for-painted)

## Best For

- nature gift store enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nature gift store brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Setup & Care:** User-friendly instructions and supplies make butterfly rearing accessible even for beginners
- • **Guaranteed Live Arrival:** Carefully packaged with a live arrival guarantee when ordered within safe temperature ranges
- • **Hands-On Learning Experience:** Complete with food, mister, feeder, and life cycle coloring page to engage students deeply
- • **Classroom-Ready Metamorphosis Kit:** 30 healthy caterpillars shipped in 6 secure cups for easy classroom distribution
- • **Transformative Educational Impact:** Fosters curiosity and memorable science lessons through real-time butterfly metamorphosis

## Overview

This refill kit delivers 30 live painted lady caterpillars in 6 cups, complete with all necessary rearing supplies except the net cage. Designed for educational use, it offers a hands-on experience of butterfly metamorphosis, supported by easy instructions and life cycle materials. Ideal for classrooms and science enthusiasts, it guarantees at least 19 caterpillars will mature into butterflies when ordered within recommended temperature conditions.

## Description

Watch Butterfly Metamorphosis - Nature Gift Store's Butterfly Kit Refill allows you to observe the transformation of 19 live caterpillars into Painted Lady Butterflies. We guarantee that at least 19 of the 30 caterpillars will grow into healthy adult butterflies, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling experience for all users.

Review: Annual classroom highlight - I've been doing butterflies in the classroom for years. Now I'm retired and I still purchase these kits and make a special visit to my old school and help a few of the classrooms set up there butterflies in the classroom experiment. It was the highlight of my year to see my students get so excited as they observed the caterpillars grow, form cocoons (ok chrysalises), emerge, drink sugar water in the class a few days and then finally be freed. I think it was a memorable experience for them too😁.
Review: Big dud - Update im updating my review as this was the biggest disappointment order. We have done this for years i wanted enough for whole class. Out of "33 caterpillars" there was actually only 25 in jar. 15 out of those 25 were alive. After following directions only 2 out of original "33" turned into cristalis. Huge dud will NOT be ordering from this company again. Ive never had this many arrive dead or die this quickly. Original post: I ordered the 33 pack of caterpillars for my classroom. If actually wanting one for each kiddo I suggest ordering more. Out of my order only 25 caterpillars were actually in Jar. I did put each caterpillar into separate cups but my guess is only 15/25 are actually alive. We will see how it goes never the less the kiddos in class are very excited

## Features

- Live Caterpillars With Order: Our large size Classroom Butterfly Kit includes 30 active and healthy painted lady caterpillars, shipped as 6 cups with 5 in each cup. This refill kit includes all rearing supplies EXCEPT the net cage
- Easy & User Friendly: The included rearing supplies make this kit simple to use. Your caterpillars for butterflies kit refill includes food, mister, butterfly feeder, sugar, eye dropper, easy instructions, and a life cycle coloring page.
- Educational & Fun: Transform your classroom into a captivating learning environment with 6 cups of 5 caterpillars (30 total), providing an engaging hands-on experience for students, fostering curiosity about the incredible process of metamorphosis and life cycles.
- Rewarding Classroom Exercise: Even for teachers with no experience with live critters.
- Safe Shipping and Arrival Guarantee: Our team ensures these live caterpillars are carefully packaged for a safe journey to your doorstep. **DO NOT ORDER if below 40 degrees or above 85 degrees in your area. Ordering during these temperatures will void our live arrival guarantee. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA to ensure caterpillars arrive alive.**

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01MSRYUZE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #285,247 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,747 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (527) |
| Item Weight | 15 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Nature Gift Store |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 4 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 4 x 4 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nature Gift Store
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor
- **Unit Count:** 30 Count

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i use this to raise monarch caterpillars?**
A: This kit is specific to Painted Ladies. You could re-use the net cage later for Monarchs if you want, but this complete kit is not for Monarchs.

**Q: How many caterpillers can you have in the 3 foot mesh carrier?**
A: I had all of them in there. I believe I ordered 2 or 3 containers. They did totally fine.

**Q: does it come with food**
A: The jars have food for the caterpillars, the caterpillars come shipped in the jars. You will need some oranges, banana and/or watermelon to feed the butterflies with in the large butterfly container. It does come with instructions on how to make the liquid butterfly food as well as packet of sugar and butterfly feeder.

**Q: am buying as a gift. Will this need to be opened immediately and tended to or will I be able to wait a week or so and give as birthday gift unopened?**
A: Caterpillars are growing when you get the package. If you wait a week, they will have developed for a whole week and the recipient will miss those days. This is a gift you want to give upon arrival.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Annual classroom highlight
*by R***W on September 12, 2025*

I've been doing butterflies in the classroom for years. Now I'm retired and I still purchase these kits and make a special visit to my old school and help a few of the classrooms set up there butterflies in the classroom experiment. It was the highlight of my year to see my students get so excited as they observed the caterpillars grow, form cocoons (ok chrysalises), emerge, drink sugar water in the class a few days and then finally be freed. I think it was a memorable experience for them too😁.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big dud
*by E***Y on April 17, 2024*

Update im updating my review as this was the biggest disappointment order. We have done this for years i wanted enough for whole class. Out of "33 caterpillars" there was actually only 25 in jar. 15 out of those 25 were alive. After following directions only 2 out of original "33" turned into cristalis. Huge dud will NOT be ordering from this company again. Ive never had this many arrive dead or die this quickly. Original post: I ordered the 33 pack of caterpillars for my classroom. If actually wanting one for each kiddo I suggest ordering more. Out of my order only 25 caterpillars were actually in Jar. I did put each caterpillar into separate cups but my guess is only 15/25 are actually alive. We will see how it goes never the less the kiddos in class are very excited

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful
*by A***E on April 20, 2024*

I had purchased this kit as an at home project for me and my son. Ended up being a me thing. lol I ended up receiving 38 instead of 32 👀 but that’s okay I made it work. Reading the negative reviews on here you can really tell who took the time read the instructions and who didn’t. When you get the baby caterpillars you’re instructed to take the food provided and evenly distribute and make sure to use another cup the level it down. If you don’t do this as they grow the space gets limited and trying to go into chrysalis becomes near hard to impossible for them. Now after you’ve done this make sure you make a tight paper towel seal!!!! This helps when the caterpillars are forming their chrysalis otherwise if you just leave it all wilted and floppy …. Well you’re gonna have a floppy caterpillar with a soggy paper towel that absorbed moisture from the food. As for when they’re in the chrysalis for and need to be transferred to the enclosure it was simple. I didn’t use tape cause it just wouldn’t stick. Instead I had butterfly hat pins or butterfly clutch pins. You can buy a 50 pk on Amazon for $4 it made it so much easier vs having to fight with tape or paper clips which I tried first and did not go well. I’m proud to say out of all 38 I had 37 make it. ( R.I.P 38 🥺) But for my first time raising butterflies this was a beautiful and simple process. It just takes patience and love. ❤️ Thank you for the experience.🦋

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*