Furry thing.

Discussion in 'Wildlife Corner' started by Paladin, Oct 15, 2006.

  1. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Picked up a passenger this morning...
    [​IMG] What is it going to become?
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  3. rosa

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    dont know but it looks cute is it real :D :D
     
  4. UsedtobeDendy

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    Think it's a woolly bear - and will be a garden tiger moth. If it is - watch out, as those hairs can cause problems.... :rolleyes:
     
  5. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    You mean..I shouldn't have held it in my hand????
    :eek: [​IMG] :D
     
  6. rosa

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    oh dear pal, you are feeling ok, are you, want to know what do the hairs do then :confused:
     
  7. Paladin

    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Tell me quick!... :eek:
     
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Phew!..Thank goodness I washed my hands BEFORE I went to the bathroom then!! :D
     
  10. rosa

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    pleased i wasnt there i would of ended up stroking it and not knowing would of ended up with a great horrid rash :D :D
     
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    :D :D Think we know what you mean! :D
     
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    Yep - woolly bear. There are many different sorts and some of these hairy caterpillars can be really nasty. There is one just over from Europe which is now breeding in southern England because of the warmer weather. The hairs are really poisonous spines and they can produce very bad rashes and allergic reactions. The hairs can penetrate the skin and continue to work inwards spreading toxins for a year or so. So - don't kill them because the moths are beautiful, but don't touch 'em! :eek:
     
  14. rosa

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    i guess pal was lucky then hornbeam as he did touch it and not that i will come in contact with one for some time unless i head down south in the near future at least i know what they are now for future reference
     
  15. Hornbeam

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    I would guess that Paladin's hands are horny and so the hairs would not have penetrated. Be different if they brushed against soft skin elswehere :eek: :eek: :eek:
     
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