Question

how to care for a caterpillar? (any breed)

Answer 1

An enclosure for caterpillars can be really simple; it just needs to be big enough, ventilated, escape proof and safe. The enclosure should allow all caterpillars to have around 3 times their bodysize in extra floor space. A plastic box for 10 caterpillars of 6 cm in lenght should have around 25 x 25 cm floorspace. Every caterpillar should be able to feed without having to touch other caterpillars.
A lid with proper ventilation will make the enclosure escape proof. Often caterpillars do not move a lot, except for searching for food or searching for a place to pupate.
A safe enclosure does not contain any sharp edges or objects where the caterpillar can get stuck under.
The enclosure does not need any decoration, because it will be filled with the food plants of your caterpillar. On the floor of the tank you can place tissue paper to absorb any water or droppings.

Answer 2

Taking care of caterpillars, eggs and adults are seperate skills that have to be mastered in this hobby. This page with information hopes to provide enough information regarding all these stages, and how they should be treated and taken care of! When somebody talks of “breeding moths”, they’re actually referring to the art of taking care of caterpillars! Pupae take virtually no care and adults are often short lived. The truth is that the core of this hobby is taking care of larvae!

hope it will help you ✌️