Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This little mesh terrarium is a butterfly life-saver! When I found 7 tiny caterpillars in my garden the night before a hard freeze, I panicked. I brought them inside but wasn't sure what to do with them (and just to specify, these were monarch caterpillars, the kind that migrate, not overwinter, as cold temperatures will kill them quickly). I put them in an old fish tank and scoured Amazon. I found this terrarium, liked the reviews, so took a chance. It arrived 2 days later much to my delight and surprise! I transferred all of the caterpillars to the new home. It is tall enough that I could even put in potted milkweed instead of having to cut leaves (as I was having to do with the fish tank). The mesh terrarium is small enough to fit on the kitchen table without being in the way while still being large enough to include 6 potted milkweeds and tall enough that the caterpillars can form chrysalis at the top of the mesh without disturbing (or being disturbed by) the milkweed and caterpillars below. It is also very easy to clean out if lined with paper towels at the bottom to catch the frass. The door is easy to open with 2 zippers. As an update on the status of the rescued caterpillars, two are in chrysalis at the top of the mesh, and the others are still munching and growing! This little tent saved the life of 7 caterpillars (which have turned out to be 6 Monarchs and 1 Queen). I've already added another of this same terrarium to my cart because you never know when you just might need two! HIGHLY recommended if you're interested in raising caterpillars/butterflies by choice or by accident. Something else I'd like to add is that once the weather warms, this will be so easy to pick up and carry outside to acclimate them to the temperature without exposing them to predators--there are even carrying handles on this little terrarium!