---
product_id: 31437960
title: "Insect and Butterfly Habitat"
brand: "oxel"
price: "R13"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/31437960-insect-and-butterfly-habitat
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Large zipper access 5-sided mesh for airflow Washable with bleach Insect and Butterfly Habitat

**Brand:** oxel
**Price:** R13
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Insect and Butterfly Habitat by oxel
- **How much does it cost?** R13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/31437960-insect-and-butterfly-habitat)

## Best For

- oxel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted oxel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Breathe Easy:** 5-sided mesh design ensures optimal airflow for your critters.
- • **Access Granted:** Large zipper opening for effortless access to your mini-ecosystem.
- • **Sanitize with Ease:** Washable and bleach-safe for hassle-free cleaning.
- • **Space-Saving Wonder:** Collapsible design folds nearly flat for easy storage.
- • **Uninvited Guests? No Thanks!:** Fine mesh keeps unwanted pests at bay.

## Overview

The Insect and Butterfly Habitat is a versatile terrarium designed with a 5-sided mesh for optimal airflow, ensuring a healthy environment for butterflies, ladybugs, and other small creatures. Its washable material allows for easy sanitation, while the large zipper opening provides convenient access. The fine mesh prevents unwanted pests from entering, and its collapsible design makes it easy to store when not in use.

## Description

*** PLEASE NOTE: No butterflies or insects included. *** This light and portable habitat makes it easy to breed and raise insects such as Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Praying Mantises. Many small animals also do well inside these cubes. The mesh sides allow air to flow through while preventing small predator insects from penetrating the fabric. It will even keep tiny feeder insects from escaping, such as wingless fruit flies. One side of the cage is made of a clear vinyl which acts as a viewing window. The large zipper opening gives you plenty of room to access the interior of the garden and makes it easy to release your grown butterflies!

## Features

- Mesh on 5 sides promotes healthy air flow for Butterflies, Lady Bugs, Praying Mantises, and even some small animals
- Washable, 10% bleach to sanitize
- Large zipper opening for easy access to the terrarium
- Fine mesh will stop unwanted guests from entering
- Collapsible design allows terrarium to fold almost flat

## Images

![Insect and Butterfly Habitat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+lB5gqrhL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Perfect sized butterfly house
  

*by B***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017*

These are perfect in size for about one dozen caterpillars.  The cats are not crowded.  It is easy to keep clean.  I have purchased four of them so far as monarch cats are best contained in small batches about the same size.  The mesh and top have ample space for The chrylis to form and plenty of room for butterfly wings to dry.  The construction is mesh for good airflow.  The mesh is tightly woven to keep wasp away. The zipper is high quality.  I have no issues with the quality.  If you aren't sure what you need, start here.  Good investment for raising caterpillars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    For Sale - Caterpillar Condo, 1 BR, EXCELLENT views all around with Floor to Ceiling windows - even an open air sunroof
  

*by E***C on Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017*

Habitat order arrived "next day".  In perfect condition.- Very well made- No tears in the mesh- Zipper operates smoothly- real attention to detail - the "closed" end of the zipper has a little fabric hood - I guess so you don't accidentally snag the zipper on your clothing and jar the habitat and the critters within- I especially like the clear plastic viewing window on one side.One suggestion - which would probably make this a little bit cheaper to make.This is a *suggestion*...  *NOT* a complaint...About that fabric guard over the "closed" end of the zipper.I'm a big guy - with big fingers - and I'm finding it a little awkward to get my fingers in there.I want to close the zipper all the way, so the caterpillars don't escape.But it's a minor hassle getting ahold of the zipper again when I need to open the habitat.I feel bad even mentioning it - clearly someone put some careful thought into the design.Honestly tho, I think the hood could be removed.All in all, a very nice product.  I'll order more next season...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Works well
  

*by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2017*

We've been using this for black swallowtail caterpillars, and it's worked very well. It's a perfect size, you can see well through the clear panel, and it's a great mesh--lets in air and keeps out predatory bugs. My only complaint is that the caterpillars seem to like to attach for their chrysalis stage on the inside seam of the zipper (no matter what else I put in there for them) which makes it difficult to unzip during that time. But otherwise it's perfect.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-14*