How bad is it to pull thistles (creeping thistle specifically) out with your bare hands?

Did you ingests any or put your bare hands into your mouth or eyes?
Yes, they are harmful to humans

Could you explain what possesses you such that you would attempt such a thing? I mean doesn’t the very appearance of the thing clue you to the implications for your bare hands?

I am sure I possibly rubbed my eyes, and yeah HP. I needed them gone though. I pulled out a couple needles but I feel like I should have had more than 2

None of the photos in that PDF match what I pulled.

@SergeantQueen, that particular PDF pertains to the Southwest. Some, if not all, of those plants may occur elsewhere; but maybe the one you encountered is not found in the Southwest. Where are you located?

My grandpa would have told you to dig them up and throw in the burn pile. It can feel like splinters a long time.

It was called a Canadian Thistle and Midwest

You know full well sarge that you have no business attempting such a feat without a pair of heavy gloves between your hands and the nettles.

I suppose there’s always a chance of infection, but you’ll prolly be fine. Just get the pieces out of you.

I fell down a hill once and got some on my butt. OMG, don’t do that.