I was considering getting my kids a kit for them to watch how caterpillars turn into butterflies. I was wonder how long it would take and what you do after the caterpillar has turned? Are you supposed to release it or do you keep it as a pet?
The process of caterpillars turning into butterflies takes about 7-10 days. This gives your children the opportunity to watch all the stages of change as they happen. Once the caterpillars have completed the transition into butterflies, it's best to release them into the wild.