Your journey begins.
CARE & RELEASE INFORMATION
Unboxing Instructions
For the safety of your chrysalis during travel, we've specially packaged your order for shipping. Follow these easy steps to safely unbox your chrysalis.
For more help, check out our step-by-step video. Should you need any assistance, don't hesitate to reach out!
Mahalo,
The Paradise Monarchs Team
Monarchs Chrysalis Box (Hawaii)
- Remove the sleeve and open the box – Slide off the sleeve and lift the lid to reveal the chrysalis inside.
- Carefully remove the wire and take out the foam – Gently take out the wire with the chrysalis attached, and remove the foam from the box.
- Place the chrysalis back in the box – Carefully place the wire with the chrysalis back in the box and close the lid.
Optional: Want it to look nice? Feel free to slide the sleeve back on!
Painted Lady Chrysalis Box (United States)
- Remove the sleeve and open the box – Slide off the sleeve and lift the lid to reveal the contents inside.
- Carefully remove all foam and wire – Gently take out the foam and the wire from within the box.
- Open the small container – Inside, you'll find the live chrysalis in a small container. Open the container and gently pick up the chrysalis.
- Attach the chrysalis to the wire – Place the chrysalis onto the center of the wire. It will attach easily once the top of the chrysalis makes contact with the wire.
- Place the attached chrysalis back in the box – Carefully place the wire with the chrysalis back into the box and close the lid.
Optional: Want it to look nice? Feel free to slide the sleeve back on!
Message From Your Chrysalis
To ensure that I have a successful transformation and release, below are some tips that will guide you on our journey together.
“An old legend says to whisper your wish to me, and I will grant your wish, once you set me free. I will also bring you hope, positivity and happiness to a new beginning.”
Mahalo for joining me as I make my final transformation. I cannot wait to meet you!
Love,
Your baby chrysalis
Step 1:
Arriving Home
Once you arrive home, place me indoors away from direct sunlight.
Step 2:
NIGHT BEFORE EMERGING
You will begin to notice my color change from a bright green to a darker translucent color. This is an indication that I will meet you the following day!
Step 3:
MORNING OF EMERGING
You will know when I am about to emerge when I’m fully transparent and you can clearly see my wing pattern. At this stage, keep your eyes on me as you can expect to meet me any moment!
Note: Monarch butterflies, like myself, prefer to emerge early in the morning between 3AM to 12PM.
Step 4:
EMERGING
Once I fully eclose (emerge), please allow me to hang around in my box until my wings have fully expanded, dry, and hardened. At this point, I’m extremely fragile and may potentially fall off and damage my wings from any movement, so please kindly refrain from moving the box until I am ready!
(IT IS IMPORTANT TO WAIT AT LEAST 2-3 HOURS FROM THE TIME I EMERGE BEFORE MOVING ME).
Note: It is normal for us monarch butterflies to expel some reddish/brown fluid (meconium) after emerging, so do not worry about me!
step 5:
RELEASING
After I have rested for 2-3 hours, it is time for you to make a wish and release me back into nature so I can join the rest of my butterfly friends. For my safety, please release me only during BRIGHT DAYLIGHT. It was so much fun meeting you; I hope to cross paths with you in the future.
Note: Monarch butterflies do not eat within the first 24 hours, so don’t worry about feeding me before my departure!
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