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Hey I was just wondering on I have a caterpillar and i put him in a small container and he is now in his cocoon. I need to know what do i do like eating or how do i take care of him?? Thank you

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Once the caterpillar has made a cocoon - or more correctly a chrysalis - there is nothing to do but wait and see what emerges.

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