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Caterpillars are generally covered by long bristles called setae. The setae hairs have several important uses, but one such use is to dislodge individual hairs, directed as throwing spears toward whatever creature is causing the stres; like Picking the insect up, and rolling them around your driveway Some people are more sensitive to these hairs than others. The small hairs can peirce the upper layers of the skin. This causes a phsycal reaction from the small hairs such as itching and hot skin. For those who already have Allergies to foods, medications, etc. may be prone to having some sort of small localized reaction, causing even more itching and discomfort. I personally have never had any bad side effects from capturing these larva, calling them George, and playing with them constantly. I don't think that I would eat one though. Young childre may be more suseptible than adults. I'll leave it up to the parents to determine whether to allow their children to handle insects that they happen to come accross. David
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Why should caterpillars not be collected with bare hands?
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.
Caterpillars should not be collected with bare hands?
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.
When was Bare Hands created?
Bare Hands was created in 2007.
When was With Bare Hands created?
With Bare Hands was created in 2008.
Should you turn off the water with your clean bare hands after washing them?
no
Who was the hero who strangled snakes with his bare hands?
Hercules strangled snakes with his bare hands.
Should you wear latex gloves when you go to the bathroom?
yes you should so you dont have to touch things with your bare hands
Did Goliath kill a lion with his bare hands?
Samson is the one who is recorded in the Bible as having killed a lion with his bare hands.
Can nitric acid be handled by bare hands?
No, nitric acid should not be handled with bare hands as it is a corrosive liquid that can cause severe burns, skin irritation, and damage on contact. Proper protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and a lab coat should be worn when working with nitric acid.
How do you spell bear hand?
bare hands
Can table salt broken with bare hands?
No.
How a human can make a rainbow with their bare hands?
With imagination
