Why should you check for poisonous plants before reaching into a hiding spot?

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  1. They attract trackable items
  2. They make the cache easier to open
  3. Touching them can cause irritation and injury

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  1. Scouting America: Geocaching www.scouting.org/merit-badges/geocaching Checked 2026-11-07.

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