"Ben" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a small cactus display, with about 4 cactuses in a bowl,
surrounded
by some gravel. One of the cactuses is similar to a prickly pear
cactus,
only it has very small 'furry' spines rather than big sharp ones.

If you haven't already found out,
the small 'furry' spines can also be hook barbed.
Either wear gloves or use a pair of old fashioned wooden washing tongs
to handle the patient.

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