He caught in spikes. Yikes!
We don’t mess with the desert plant because common sense tells us so. Although they may appear harmless, if you get too close, you risk being covered in spikes from all sides.
These individuals might want something a little thicker than just a pair of Latex gloves. Unless they become like this individual who, in one manner or another, has been canvassed head to toe in several sharp plant spines.