RESTCLOUD 36" Large Monarch Butterfly Habitat, Giant Collapsible Insect Mesh Cage Terrarium Pop-up 24 x 24 x 36 Inches 24x 24 X 36 Inches Tall (White + Green)

I needed a larger habitat as my small one was just not big enough to accommodate plants and the butterflies once you get above 10 or so. Plus it gave me a secondary tent to move the butterflies into to give them room to fly once they emerged. Sometimes I have to hold them for several days due to the weather being below 60 degrees, raining or too windy to release.PROS:- Large size makes it easy to place larger milkweed plants in if you need several to feed the caterpillars.- Larger opening to maneuver nets and plants.- Mesh is easy to see thru to keep an eye on things but thick enough to keep harmful bugs out. Also a clear plastic side to make viewing easier.- Sturdy structure once opened- Collapses flat for easy storage- Smooth zipper opening and handles at top if needing to move.CONS:- Due to the larger size, it may be harder to maneuver outside to release butterflies.- No ties or way to hold screen door open and out of the way. Easy solution is to use a clothes bin, safety pin or chip clip but would be nice if a tie was included.Super easy and great way to protect the caterpillars and butterflies during inclement weather. Highly recommend.

So far so good.I have used it only 1 time with rain.

I'm so glad I bought this larger size enclosure because all of the nurseries had large milkweed plants. It was very sturdy. The zipper worked well . Was able to comfortably fit in several pots and raised all of the caterpillars and lots of beautiful butterflies emerged!

Just the right size with a reasonable price, enough for me to move in/out to tend about a dozen caterpillars and spacious room for them to move around without fighting with one another. Also, the double zippers are sturdy and smoothly operated. Also, it's easy to fold this cage and put it away when the butterfly season is over. I really like this cage...already saved quite a number of monarchs.

I purchased this habitat to raise swallowtail butterflies. 2018 is my fourth summer raising swallowtails. In the past, I placed the caterpillars in a raised herb bed, covered by bird netting. During my second summer, I discovered the cardinals had figured out how to jump onto the top of the netting, lowering it enough to snatch the caterpillars off of the fennel plants. Caterpillars crawled away to pupate; I found only one chrysalis in three summers. This habitat, however, protects butterfly eggs, caterpillars, and chrysales from birds, wasps, and other predators. The mesh is so fine that it even keeps the smallest spider mites and tiniest insects from gaining access. The zippered door provides easy access to potted plants, caterpillars, and butterflies. The plastic window allows excellent viewing and protection from wind as well. With this habitat, I can observe caterpillars eat, grow, and pupate; I can also watch each chrysalis change daily until the butterfly emerges. Butterflies can cling easily to mesh sides or ceiling while their wings unfurl and dry. Sturdy, this habitat held up well in a heavy down-pour. It's easy to clean--just remove the potted plants (with any caterpillars and chrysales) and sweep gently with a small broom and dustpan. Wipe floor clean with a damp paper towel. (Remember not to leave the caterpillars and chrysales unattended while they are outside of the habitat; the birds will swoop in and devour them.) This habitat is an excellent value that has improved my butterfly experience this fourth summer considerably; I highly recommend this habitat for raising swallowtails. (N.B. Seller also provides info and helpful tips for raising your butterflies.)