How Do You Ship A Butterfly?

Have you ever wondered how it's possible to ship a butterfly? In this episode of the Butterfly Farmer, John packs a box of butterflies for shipping from the butterfly farm.

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[donnathompson]

I appreciate you taking the time of making this video. I am a USDA permit holder and the administrator of a butterfly group. I just wanted to give you feedback on one thing I saw. When you reached into the habitat to remove the butterfly, you gripped it and pulled it off the mesh. Doing so can rip their feet off, leaving them unable to hold onto a flower to eat its nectar. They also won't be able to hold onto anything and are doomed. I strongly encourage allowing them to climb onto your finger, then continue with your process. I wouldn't want others to see this and do the same.

I appreciate your time. It's a great video.

[le.farquad]

I love this channel. Thank you for uploading. I want to get started on breeding butterflies and moths

[biosphere]

I dont like the idea of shipping butterflies or breeding them for sale (like a product) but I really love biodiversity and have learned a lot from your videos about butterflies!

[fourseasonsnorth]

We had never heard of a butterfly farmer before you and we were like, "What in the world is a butterfly farmer!?" Why exactly do you raise butterflies? Why would someone buy a butterfly? How much is a butterfly? How many butterflies do you have? Must say, we enjoy all your videos and find them entertaining and informative - top notch!

[clognog]

i know how to ship pigeons, but butterflies hmmm.

[AspienPadda]

I was just about to comment yea but how to unbox but you delivered!

[ishaan]

amazing, especially the quality! Do you have a link to your website?

[jbojm]

Great video! Very well made! I saw in one of your other videos that you raise hickory horned devils. I made a video in which I referred to the HHD as the world's largest caterpillar. I've been questioned about that on several occasions. I was wandering if you ever measured any of your HHDs and if so what kind of length you got. Also was wondering if you had any experience with the plumeria caterpillar. It's a caterpillar that some say could be a contender for the worlds largest.

[SoumyaHbutterflies]

Got the "how to hold a butterfly without hurting it's wings" video in my recommendation and Now I've watched all your videos. XD I'm in love with your channel keep posting more. I post videos about butterflies too :)

[YounesKD]

hey just curious are you allowed to do this on airports via flights? do you need a permit and im from england so if im trynna export them from england to another country do i need a permit or is it easy to explain to them?

[johngeorgegeorge]

So can i take a dead butterfly specimen and put in wax paper and pack it in two boxes and carry it in plane i live in india and i am a lepidopterist so when i come to america can i take a specimen in wax paper and pack it twice and bring it to india

[DemonsSister]

Sorry to post a negative comment but what if one or more of the butterflies DOES NOT fall asleep? I think it is cruel to immobilize them like that. It's akin to us being in a straight jacket. There must be a better way to do it.

[Tinyvalkyrie]

Just found this channel. It’s really too bad it never took off and seems to have petered off. Still, I’m definitely subscribing in case it resurrects!

[sebastianscorner]

Hey John, how can I get butterflies from you? I’m starting a butterfly house in my yard and I need a supply of butterflies. Is it possible to buy from you? I live in northern Illinois.

[sayatootaku]

can butterflies be shipped overseas? I have 2 butterflies but i raised them and i wish to have

[BjornFjellstad]

Such great information, as I never knew how to send live butterflies. Thank you for sharing.

[methamphetamine_]

I wanted to ask you if I wanted to buy some butterflies from you, how to buy like? Should we like email if you have or do you only sell to mueseums and butterfly exhibits? Also do you do international shipping? Cause I am interested in buying some🦋🦋

[rektredumqondom]

I found a great channel, , subscribe!

[mewrongwayKOCXF]

Hi John, Do you have a business contact or web site? Thanks

[kunalkashyap]

Why My butterfly is not moving he's just still sitting sometimes walk or move and try to fly but after this again he's still sitting and also not eating food please someone help me 😭😭😭🥺😢😭🥺🥺🥺 (sorry for bad English)