5 Live Caterpillars Shipped Now- Butterfly Kit Refill
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Brand | Nature Gift Store |
Theme | Insects |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Weight | 6 Ounces |
Educational Objective | STEM |
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- 5 Painted Lady Butterfly Caterpillars shipped to your house right now.
- BEST VALUE: We include more helpful rearing supplies than anyone, so you have the best experience and healthiest butterflies.
- You get: 5 caterpillars shipped when you order now, caterpillar food, Mister, butterfly feeder, sugar, eye dropper, easy instructions, life cycle coloring page. EVERYTHING EXCEPT A NET CAGE.
- GUARANTEED! We guarantee at least 3 caterpillars to become happy adult butterflies.
- GUARANTEED! We guarantee LIVE arrival of your caterpillars. ****DO NOT ORDER if below 40 degrees or above 85 degrees in your area. Our live arrival guaranty will be void if ordered during these temperatures. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING TEMPERATURES IN YOUR AREA to be sure your caterpillars arrive alive.****
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Item Weight | 6 ounces |
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Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B00B7PP7WI |
Manufacturer recommended age | 4 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #608 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #9 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Nature Gift Store |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and health of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's an amazing experience to watch the caterpillars grow and transform into butterflies. They also appreciate the ease of use, fun, and butterflies. That said, opinions are mixed on value and survival.
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Customers like the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's cool to watch the caterpillars grow, and exciting to watch their transformation. Some customers also mention that the kit is a fantastic experience for their students, and that they love watching the caterpils grow.
"...One stuck around even longer. Very cool, super easy, fun and exciting. This was outside of my comfort zone, purchasing these...." Read more
"...The food that came in the container was not yucky and was fresh and great for all of them...." Read more
"...Only one had died in transit. Pretty cool to see them grow." Read more
"...One just emerged and fell. It's wings look broken. Others are emerging beautifully. I'll update once all are out." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun for kids and adults. They say it's easy to do and fun to watch the caterpillars develop. Customers also say it brings joy to the whole family.
"...One stuck around even longer. Very cool, super easy, fun and exciting. This was outside of my comfort zone, purchasing these...." Read more
"...Overall great “product” and fun to do with kids. This is an every year thing with my sister currently and it’s always worth it" Read more
"...It is the best after school activity for us and brings so much joy to them. Definitely a worthwhile experience for kids of all ages." Read more
"...It’s a great learning experience for my son. We’re going to send away for tadpoles next." Read more
Customers like the butterflies in the science fundamentals kit. They say they are beautiful, and enjoy the coloring sheet. Customers also say the design is excellent and very cool.
"...3 or so stuck around for 7-10 days. One stuck around even longer. Very cool, super easy, fun and exciting...." Read more
"I used this in my kindergarten class. The butterflies were big and beautiful!..." Read more
"...Those caterpillars looked sickly and a couple were dead. The caterpillars arrived from here and were plump and healthy...." Read more
"...We received the new batch about a week later and the are to cute! We have been watching them grow everyday!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the health of the caterpillars in the science fundamentals kit. They mention that all of them arrived alive and healthy. Some customers also mention that the caterpilars survived to the butterfly stage. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and quantity of the product.
"...We had a little netted cage which we purchased separately. They were healthy and energetic. Super easy to use and they hatched right on time...." Read more
"...the money, pack the caterpillars safely, and provide safe and healthy caterpillars.So worth the money and shipping." Read more
"Fash shipping, very healthy little cattapilarsWill order again ,Do recommend!!!!" Read more
"...To my surprise there were 7 caterpillars in each tumbler. They ate like crazy and hung from the mesh as expected...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit easy to use. They mention the instructions are super easy to follow, the caterpillars take almost no effort, and the kit comes with everything you need except for a butterfly. Customers also say the guide that came along was helpful and informative.
"...They were healthy and energetic. Super easy to use and they hatched right on time. It was interesting to watch. My son loved it...." Read more
"...My kids love it!They are so easy. You basically just leave them alone until you move them to their enclosure...." Read more
"...Be sure to follow directions on their care and keeping--but it's super easy and only involves hanging them up with the included pins in your..." Read more
"...We had 4 that made it and they were gorgeous! Super easy instructions, you dont have to do much and you never have to touch them if yiu dont want...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the science fundamentals kit. They say the caterpillars are alive and have done well. Some customers say the directions are clear and the kit is nice. They also mention that they've never had a problem with the caterpilars and the supplies provided.
"...No wing problems so far, 3 of them were attached to the lid and I transferred them into a habitat sideways and the others were all on the bottom of..." Read more
"...Never had any issue with these and most grow up to be healthy butterflies!" Read more
"...the kit itself was very nice, everything came as promised, and i enjoyed watching the caterpillars move around in their little home...." Read more
"...heart breaking to see these butterflies with deformed wings, legs that don't work and all kinds of issues...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the survival of the caterpillars in the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that their survival rate goes up quite a bit if they're attached, and they'll be alive and moving. However, others say that all 5 of those caterpillar died within a few days, and half of their caterpillar didn't survive to adulthood.
"...Scotch tape not strong enough and what if duct tape traps butterfly?..." Read more
"...Giving three of five stars because of lost of half of the caterpillars upon delivery." Read more
"...THEY WERE ALIVE AND MOVING!..." Read more
"...They sort of remained crinkled at the bottom and it really struggled to climb the enclosure...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's a great product for the money, while others say that it'll be a disappointment.
"I hesitated at first for buying these. They are more expensive and do not have free shipping, unlike the other choice...." Read more
"...and just wanted to keep the tradition. This is worth the buy. We'll be buying again for 24." Read more
"...Not the quality that this company usually does.After waiting a few hours, 2 are still alive...." Read more
"...system i would encourage looking into this easy and inexpensive way to spread alot of joy." Read more
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I started a butterfly garden this year in our backyard. We released them there 4 or so days after they evolved. Figured it gave us some time to enjoy them, but we let them go on to explore their own life "after us" as well.
3 or so stuck around for 7-10 days. One stuck around even longer. Very cool, super easy, fun and exciting. This was outside of my comfort zone, purchasing these. It worked out well though.
I was gifted a Butterfly Habitat as a birthday present and ordered 10 caterpillars. After reading a review on growing and releasing butterflies from a father who released his with all his children around, all were dismayed to watch birds eat two immediately. I decided birds are too hungry in the morning and hoped their bellies were full by afternoon. I put out the terrarium Saturday afternoon with it fully open on one side hoping they'd quickly find the honeysuckle, roses, pomegranate, and rosemary flowers.
All 8 decided to stay in their habitat that night but in the morning, I saw my 10 month old puppy, Jorja fascinated with something. I screamed and Jorja ceased her physical activity. My worst fears proved true and it was a butterfly that caught her attention. I grabbed the dog rake and shovel, ready to put my baby out of her misery. Yes, it was a young butterfly, able to walk swiftly, flit about, but not yet prepared to fly. As I could not see any damage to her wings or feet, I hoped for the best.
Cripes, I can't take a step in the yard without scanning the ground for fear of stepping on one. Whose idea was this, anyway? My pups are carefully monitored for potty breaks and only one at a time allowed out. Yesterday, I noticed a patio chair had a puddle of water on it so I tilted it. Oh no, a drenched butterfly on the deck! I put a large plastic colander over her with a water bottle on top to hold it down and let her dry off overnight.
Last night I went to wash out one of the dog's toys only to find a wing inside. Two hours later I took the habitat to the front yard to encourage (read scaring them out from the opposite side) the two remaining butterflies. Yeah! One took flight immediately and the other scampered through the flowered shrubbery.
I'm done. Whose idea of fun was it to "grow your own butterflies" in the comfort of your home? Can I order someone on Amazon to comfort me?
Advice: Prepare for release early (misting with bottles, putting food in with some chrysalis on bottom and others on top. Whoa, taping those who are still on chrysalis top to terrarium challenging. Scotch tape not strong enough and what if duct tape traps butterfly? Start slow and with few lest you have 1) ready to fly 2) need to feed & pump wings, 3) chrysalis on top needing food (orange slice, sugar water) 4) chrysalis on bottom that may emerge can't get chrushed with sugar water sponge or orange slice. I could write a book..
Will order again ,Do recommend!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
When I opened them, I thought I would have the same bad luck but NOT THIS TIME.
THEY WERE ALIVE AND MOVING! There were SIX in each container and with two containers, the class at summer stem camp have enough caterpillars to put them in the habitats.
The food that came in the container was not yucky and was fresh and great for all of them.
Now, I realize that the other container that came with the first order —that only had five total, died along the way-not on my covered porch. The food that came in the other product’s container was already nasty and almost black.
I will never doubt this company again. They give you more for the money, pack the caterpillars safely, and provide safe and healthy caterpillars.
So worth the money and shipping.