carnivirous plants

[tali122]

what would happen if you put your finger inside a carnivirous plant such as venus fly trap?

[joko]

nothing. the plant would just close on your finger. bu tit wouldn't hurt. they are only designed for trapping insects and eat them by digestive processes rather than chewing

[gammaray]

They secrete an enzyme that absorbs the nutrients in the insect. If you leave your finger in there long enough you get a rash on your skin. It's not painful but it itches like hell after a couple of days!