Author Topic: Cats and Caterpillers  (Read 2544 times)

Offline Sue P (Paddysmum)

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Re: Cats and Caterpillers
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2019, 06:40:21 AM »


We found a jolly little chocolate brown hairy caterpillar in the house a couple of weeks ago, making its way across the dining room floor. I just popped it on a leaf and escorted it outside. 

years ago, when we had Ross, he proudly brought Daddy P the most amazing - and hooj - elephant's hawkmoth caterpillar.  It was unharmed, posed for photos, and then we set it safely in the garden again, whilst distracting Ross with a treat or three.   :evillaugh:


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Re: Cats and Caterpillers
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2019, 22:43:16 PM »
Any hairy caterpillar can be toxic to any animal and human alike, can cause a severe allergic reaction. When threatened they throw toxic hairs, much like a Porcupine with quills. Just putting it out there. :shify: Their protection measure.
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Re: Cats and Caterpillers
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2019, 21:50:26 PM »
Thank you Sam.

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