What Is Best Way to Move Large Cactus?

[pone]

Is there a tool that would help to hold a cactus with thorns while moving it? What is the best technique? I could use some kind of thick mat or covering, but I worry if it is a carpet that the thorns would get caught in the carpet and then come back to bite you later when you handle the carpet. Maybe there is a thick wrapping material that is impervious to being penetrated that could be wrapped around the cactus before removing it from the earth? If there is a specific product, could you link to the purchase page?

[anttisepp]

Styrox, styrofoam, much thick paper, scotch...

[DaveW]

See:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RuEDsHFbDk

[pone]

For a barrel cactus, styrofoam corners seem like a great solution. For a long skinny cholla cactus, I am going to try a cargo net and tie that to a long pole.

[Steve-0]

Garden hose.