It’s a saddleback catapillar. The thorns have venom. Felt it on my neck. Never seen one before, but will definitely be on the lookout from now on.

  • El Barto
    -79•2 years ago

    Fuuuuck, first pokemon reference since I left reddit. Oh well. It was fun while it lasted.

    Edit: aaaaand the reddit mass downvoters arrived the fediverse.

    • ObjectionistEnglish
      48•2 years ago

      what’s bad about pokémon references

      • ivanafterall
        78•2 years ago

        He’s an addict who has avoided triggers until now. As we speak, he’s visibly shaking and sweating, scratching at his arms and trying to get his old copy of Pokemon Snap to boot.

        • El Barto
          5•2 years ago

          You know me so well. Halp!!

    • @myeyesburnOP
      8•2 years ago

      It’s because you said the “R” word. ;-)

    • @CeruleanRuinEnglish
      1•2 years ago

      If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s to not disparage someone’s childhood obsession on the internet unless you’re prepared for the backlash. Nostalgia runs feverish among forum users.

      • El Barto
        1•2 years ago

        I understand this and I respect people’s childhoods. Except for pokemons, because it’s like crypto or U.S. politics: permeating every freaking thread.