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1. Do research on your type of caterpillar. If you don't know what type it is then I suggest using Google images to find the species( type a short description of the caterpillar). What you should research:

* What leaves it eats ( if you can't find anything try a half slice of cucumbre mine adores it)

* What leaves it can be poisoned by

* Wether or not it is a rare species (if so i would put it back where you found it)

* It's life exspectancy as a caterpillar

* Wether or not it willl transform into a butterfly ( versus a moth)

* What type of butterfly/moth will it turn into

* The size of home required to keep it as a butterfly/moth.

* It's life exspctancy as a butterfly/moth

2. Set up an invirement where it will live as a caterpillar. What you will need:

*At least enough leaves to cover the base of your home ( a suggested minimum one foot by 20 cm)

* 5( at minimum) coffee stir sticks

*Tape (the stickier the better)

* at least 3 sqaures of an egg carton

* Clear plastic wrap (Optional, my caterpillar home has no lid and my caterpillar has never bothered to try to escape)

What you'll need to do:

*Tape the stir sticks on the side of your box or container

*Place the leaves down to cover the base (I like lots of leaves so my caterpillar can hide )

*Place the piece of egg carton somewhere( placing it against a side makes the home look more appealing)

*Place the caterpillar inside

*If you chose to use plactis wrap then place it over the box/container

*Tape it to the sides

*careful not to stab your caterpillar, poke lots of holes in the plastic wrap

3. Keep up with your caterpillar

To do so you must do these things:

*Replace the leaves weekly(maximum)

*Check the caterpillar daily

*Clean out the droppings daily

*Examine the leaves to see what he/she was eating

*Watch for progress in starting a cacoon.

*Examine the caterpillar for any form of parasites(if they have them put the caterpillar out of it's misery)

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To take care of a caterpillar, provide a suitable habitat with plenty of fresh food, such as leaves from the plant the caterpillar feeds on. Keep the habitat clean and ensure proper ventilation. Monitor the caterpillar for any signs of illness or distress.

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Chop it up and put salt on it. She salt will actually burn and melt the insides of the caterpillar.

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