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A dry sort of place, but not too dry, or else it will die. Be sure to water it every once and while, but not too often because it is part of a cactus, so it stores water. Maybe a place that is sandy.

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What could the Prickly Pear cactus do if you stuck your finger into it?

If you stuck your finger into a prickly pear cactus, you could get stuck with one of the spines. You could also possibly be bitten by a spider who likes to make their webs in the prickly pear.


How long is a Plains Prickly Pear cactus needle?

Plains Prickly Pear cactus needles can vary in length, but they typically range from 1 to 3 inches long.


Do pack rats eat the prickly pear cactus?

Yes, pack rats do eat the flesh of prickly pear cacti. They are able to navigate around the spines with their dexterous paws and consume the juicy interior of the cactus. Additionally, they may use the prickly pear pads as nesting material.


What animal eats a prickly pear?

wood rats. The Cactoblastas catterpillar is an animial. and has all but erradicated PRICKLY PEAR from Australia where the catterpillar was introduced to control the cactus. The PRICKLY PEAR was Australia's most invasive weed. spreading throughout the arid areas at a phenominal pace.


Is it ok for rabbits to eat prickly pears?

According to the sources linked below, rabbits have been known to eat prickly pears in the wild, and they are not known to be toxic. However, domestic animals have lost many of their wild instincts, and pet rabbits may not know how to eat prickly pear without hurting themselves on the spines. Prickly pear is not on any recommended list of plants safe for rabbits to eat: most people would say it's better to be safe than sorry, and to avoid the prickly pear. If your rabbit likes prickly pear, and you know it doesn't make your rabbit sick, then it's probably okay to give some to your rabbit as a treat. Treats should be strictly limited in a rabbit's diet because too much can lead to a variety of illnesses. A bite or two of fresh treat food daily is more than enough for a normal, healthy 6 pound rabbit. See the related question below for details about a healthy rabbit diet, and helpful links.