What the heck is that?

[Kadie]

It is a hickory horned devil caterpillar

[LastKnight]

1. that my friend...

is a set of hands.

-LK

[charlyvi]

2. Whoa!!!

A little warning next time.

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

3. GA-ROSS

I want to go wash my hands now. I don't "do" insects or cold-blooded creatures.

Where does this thing live?

[Taverner]

13. So you would never hold a salamander?

even a really cute one?

[Nevernose]

4. It's beautiful!

Kinda gross, 'cuz it's got too many legs, but it's still freaking gorgeous.

[dolo amber]

5. That

is a heart attack waiting to happen...:scared:

[Dookus]

6. this is what it turns into

a Royal Walnut Moth

[Kadie]

14. ooooo, that is pretty.

[CanuckAmok]

7. who posted insect pics? Kadiedid.

sorry about that!

[Nevernose]

8. Wow, good one

Beer killed my wit years ago...

[Kadie]

15. LOL, I didn't have the slightest idea what you were talking about

had to ask my husband to read your post. Very clever.

[EstimatedProphet]

9. Wow. That's a big caterpillar.

Important safety message kids-spiny caterpillars like that are often capable of stinging.

[carpetbagger]

11. True, but that one's ok. n/t.

[BeatleBoot]

10. Trout Bait!

[Taverner]

12. Are those horns firm or just for show?