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 big ole caterpillar
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07/24/17 12:41 PM
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huntindude
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 found crawling on ground this weekend. Thought aliens had invaded at first, but as it turns out they are native to east Texas. Regal Moth (Hickory Horned Devil). At least 6-8 inches long. Notice the Hickory nut next too him. Banana was for size comparison. Didn't work. He was to quick.
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/24/17 12:41 PM
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jdk1985
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Instagram @justinkingwoodworking
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/24/17 12:45 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/24/17 04:28 PM
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BayouGuy
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Neat! I think it's looking for Sigourney Weaver.
If you can't laugh at yourself, give me a call. I'll gladly laugh at you.
"I keep trying to see Nancy Pelosi's and Chuck Schumer's point of view,
but I can't seem to get my head that far up my [censored]." Senator John Kennedy, Louisiana
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/24/17 04:48 PM
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Stub
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Great picture of a way cool looking bug 
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07/24/17 10:03 PM
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sparrish8
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/25/17 12:12 AM
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Michael W.
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Looks like it could be down right dangerous. Never seen one before.
A clear conscience is often the sign of a fuzzy memory.
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/25/17 12:15 AM
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ImTheReasonDovesMourn
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Lucky find! Me and my son are jealous.
Haha yea I polished that thing for hours.
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/25/17 12:42 AM
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Bee'z
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That is cool. Big son of a gun.
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/25/17 11:08 AM
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/26/17 01:36 AM
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hetman
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THE HICKORY HORNED DEVIL At six inches or more in length and covered with ouchy-looking horns and spikes, this may be the most startling caterpillar you are likely to encounter in the USA. Despite their appearance, the horns and spikes are actually flexible and not sharp at all. When bothered or annoyed, the caterpillar uses the considerable strength of its fat six-inch body to whip its horns in the direction of the predator. This is apparently rather disconcerting to anything considering making a meal of it.  
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/26/17 09:27 PM
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Age and Score Please High Fence or Low Fence  
" If you can't handle the horn...don't jack with the bull"
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Re: big ole caterpillar
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07/27/17 01:13 AM
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Marc K
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Obviously high tech force feeding with steroids in the mix....
But seriously - cool beast thanks for sharing!
Last edited by Marc in Bastrop; 07/27/17 01:14 AM.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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07/27/17 02:01 AM
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I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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07/28/17 02:32 AM
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