What is the best way to rid yourself of cactus needles.

Discussion in 'Survival Medicine' started by Blackgrub0331, Feb 3, 2025.


  1. Blackgrub0331

    Blackgrub0331 Monkey

    I work outside a lot in the thick mesquite brush of Southern Texas we have our far share of cactus out here and I wanted to hear people suggesting what they feel is the best way to remove the needle? Or if you have any tricks.

    I have used the knife blade edge, tweezers, needles, Multi-Tool , bought a tool that said it removed needles and ticks it did not work.

    Also give hats off to the Handy mans secret weapon duct tape! Yet don't buy the cheap stuff for medical! It works great removing the hard to get fine hair needles that a nasty plant has around here.

    Edit: I'm in no way saying that I'm "Medical" or anything like that
     
    Last edited: Feb 3, 2025
  2. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    Elmer's glue. Let it dry and peel it off. That is what I use for the nasty super fine ones.
     
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  3. Blackgrub0331

    Blackgrub0331 Monkey

    I did think about this one but it's awesome to hear someone has used it.
     
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  4. Blackgrub0331

    Blackgrub0331 Monkey

    Question have you found that the glue travels well? No offense please I'm asking because this might be a great idea for hikers in cactus county.
    I believe most of use bought a new bottle before. It went bad? I have never seen old Elmer's school glue go bad! I'm sure I will be proven wrong!
     
  5. Zimmy

    Zimmy Wait, I'm not ready!

    As far as I know, it lasts for years if you close it responsibly. It lasted all school year when I was a kid.

    I think it is like a caulking gun. You lose it before you wear it out or use it up.
     
  6. Wildbilly

    Wildbilly Monkey+++

    We don't have cactus, but I'd just avoid them myself!
     
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  7. Blackgrub0331

    Blackgrub0331 Monkey

    Kind of hard when clearing trail.
     
  8. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Try this? Splinter Out
     
  9. Tempstar

    Tempstar Monkey+++

    GAFF tape like used in TV and Film industry. Gets the little ones out you can't see. Pretty good on little metal shards too.
     
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  10. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    Some are easier to pull than others.
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    Yeah - I grew up in SoAz.
     
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