How to Buy Butterflies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide if you want to buy your butterflies as caterpillars or full-grown butterflies.

   If you want to teach kids about life cycles, buying them as caterpillars is best.
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   Step 2: Find a website

   Look up "butterflies for sale" on Google.
   
   Some pet stores have butterflies.
   
   Look for a butterfly breeder near you. , Look at reviews.
   
   Make sure the site you buy them from is reputable.
   
   You don't want to spend 50 dollars on dead insects! , Did most reviewers say only a couple made it to adulthood? Probably not a wise choice. , Some places only have one species of butterfly available, some have many.
   
   If you don't like the species one store offers, find another. ,,,, Ask the people you bought your caterpillars/butterflies from for a handout or directions or tips.
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   Step 3: or breeder that sells caterpillars and/or butterflies.

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   Step 4: Do research.

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   Step 5: Look at the reviews of the caterpillars/butterflies.

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   Step 6: Choose the species

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   Step 7: if there is a choice.

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   Step 8: Go to the store/website once you are sure you would like to purchase from it.

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   Step 9: Find the butterflies/caterpillars you want.

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    Step 10: Make sure the caterpillars/butterflies you are purchasing are being sold at a reasonable price.

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    Step 11: Go home and take care of them until you are ready to release them.

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