Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed leaf - 2 photo - Bev Wigney photos at pbase.com

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08-04-2003

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Shaina		24-Dec-2009 19:08
I held one on my sleeve and it let out a red molassesy goo. I was curious if maybe it is poisonous?

Bev Wigney		06-Sep-2007 11:28
Justine - No, Monarch caterpillars are harmless. Because they eat milkweed leaves, their bodies contain certain chemicals that make them take unpleasant to some predators such as birds.

Justine		06-Sep-2007 00:19
omg I held one...... will I die?bcause it was all over my hands and mt friends too.

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