Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: what is happening ? , 1 by Sheila_FW

Sheila_FW wrote:
Ruth...what is your cage made of? If it is a glass reptile /aquarium set-up that may be a problem. The cats have no problem climbing up the side of the container, but if they fall as they emerge, they can't climb the glass. The paper will break a fall sometimes, but if they can't climb quickly they don't have a chance for strong straight wings.
I take my chrysalis after they are firm and dry and glue them to a piece of styrofoam covered with cheesecloth or something they can grasp. I put it in my cage at a 30 degree angle so they hang free but are close enought to grasp the surface also. There are a lot of ways to mount them and each person must find a way that works for them. Just remember the ones you raised and were able to release. In the wild only 2% or so survive......so keep trying.