Moving the Chrysalis inside

by Cathy
(League City, TX)

How can I move a Chrysalis from outside to inside the house. One of the caterpillars attached itself to my outside garbage can yesterday 6/26/09. I have a butterfly kit already inside with other Monarch chrysalis in it. Can I attach it to a napkin and pin it to the side of the tent? Attach with glue? Any info will be helpful.

Thank you
Cathy


Karen says
Be very careful in handling the chrysalis, but you could try taking some thread and tying it to the top of the chrysalis where it is attached to your garbage can (there should be a sort of "stem" where you can tie it). Then carefully free the chrysalis and tie the string to a branch (maybe in a vase) where it can hang freely. I have done this successfully before. I am thinking it would be better if the chrysalis was not touching the tent which it probably would if you pinned it to the side. Hope it works for you.