Caterpillars do not need extra water. They get all the water they need from eating their host plants. Many caterpillars have a tendency to wander right before they pupate. ... An open environment is good if you only have a few caterpillars.

How do you take care of a caterpillar?

Provide your caterpillars with a water source.

Caterpillars need water added to their enclosure on a daily basis. Do not place a water dish in your enclosure as caterpillars may fall into them and drown. Instead, simply spray some water onto the leaves each day and the caterpillars will drink from the droplets.

Do caterpillars like water?

Caterpillars do not drink water. They normally obtain sufficient fluids from the food plants that they eat. ... If you are rearing some species, such as tiger moth caterpillars, it is good to add a few drops of moisture to keep them from drying out too much.