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Some caterpillars are covered in minute hairs that are released when touched, and can be an irritant when they come into contact with bare skin.

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You may have chemicals on your hands that could hurt the caterpillar. Household soaps can harm them as well as insect repellent. Soft paint brushes are recommended to move caterpillars if you are trying to raise them.

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Some caterpillars are covered in minute hairs that are released when touched, and can be an irritant when they come into contact with bare skin.

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Some caterpillars are covered with very small and fine hair which release and give pain when touched with bare hands.

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Some catterpillars are covered with very fine hair which sticks to the bare skin and can cause irritation or pain. Some are dangerous and release toxins from the hairs on the body on the contact surface.


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