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Caterpillar-to-butterfly hatching habitat

Watch caterpillars turn into butterflies

A tall mesh-walled habitat for raising caterpillars into butterflies. Fine cut-out mesh on all four sides keeps air moving and lets you watch every stage, and the lid lifts off for feeding and cleaning. A butterfly sits on the lid.

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Size: 150 × 150 × 210 mm
Shape: Square
Walls: 2.0 mm
Volume: 330 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 409 g
Parts to print: 2
Category: Science & education
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 3 steps

What’s in it

Square, 150 × 150 × 210 mm, with 2.0 mm walls
1 patterned wall panel (cut-out)
Telescoping lid (prints separately)

How to print it

Hang a twig from the lid for the chrysalis. Release butterflies within a day.

Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

Filament: at most about 409 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $8.18 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (a 3MF per part, plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with every part on its own plate).

Questions

What size is the caterpillar-to-butterfly hatching habitat model?

The caterpillar-to-butterfly hatching habitat model measures 150 × 150 × 210 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Hang a twig from the lid for the chrysalis. Release butterflies within a day. Prints as shown on its floor, no supports. The lid prints as a separate part, top down.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 409 g of PLA (330 cm³ printed solid), roughly $8.18 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

How many parts does it print as?

2 parts. The download lays each part flat in its best print position: Download STL gives one file per part, Download 3MF gives a 3MF per part plus a Bambu Studio / Orca Slicer project with each part on its own plate.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the caterpillar-to-butterfly hatching habitat model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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