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# Clean the container regularly. Each day, you will notice the caterpillar has left droppings in the container. These should be cleaned out regularly. You can move the caterpillar out of the container and use a tissue paper to wipe up droppings.<ref name="rf2">https://cambridgebutterfly.com/images/PDF/woolly_bear_brochure.pdf</ref> | # Clean the container regularly. Each day, you will notice the caterpillar has left droppings in the container. These should be cleaned out regularly. You can move the caterpillar out of the container and use a tissue paper to wipe up droppings.<ref name="rf2">https://cambridgebutterfly.com/images/PDF/woolly_bear_brochure.pdf</ref> | ||
# Keep the container outside. Woolly bear caterpillars need a cold environment to thrive. You should keep the container in a secure location outdoors. Something like a garage or shed near your house is a safe place to keep your caterpillar.<ref name="rf2" /> | # Keep the container outside. Woolly bear caterpillars need a cold environment to thrive. You should keep the container in a secure location outdoors. Something like a garage or shed near your house is a safe place to keep your caterpillar.<ref name="rf2" /> | ||
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=== Feeding Your Caterpillar === | === Feeding Your Caterpillar === | ||
# Provide plants from where you found your caterpillar. Caterpillars will do best feeding off their original host plants. Remove some of the leaves and plants from where you found your caterpillar. Place them in the caterpillar's container.<ref name="rf3">http://www.whatdocaterpillarseat.info/what-do-wooly-bear-caterpillars-eat/</ref> | # Provide plants from where you found your caterpillar. Caterpillars will do best feeding off their original host plants. Remove some of the leaves and plants from where you found your caterpillar. Place them in the caterpillar's container.<ref name="rf3">http://www.whatdocaterpillarseat.info/what-do-wooly-bear-caterpillars-eat/</ref> | ||
