Jumping Cholla

This is deadly if you brush up near it. It literally jumps on to any surface it comes in contact with. Last year I was taking pictures near one and got a big chunk embedded in my thigh. They are so full of prickles you can't just pull them out and the only way I got mine out was with the help of a yard worker who had a big plier like tool! I have stayed far away from them this year!!