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It's Alive!! Do Not Touch!! HMM

This Puss Caterpillar is considered one of the most poisonous in the United States.The caterpillar is regarded as a dangerous insect because of its venomous spines. Unfortunately I encountered one a few months before I saw this one. I picked up a plant to move, and immediately my finger began to burn like no other. I ran inside and did what my mom did as a kid, made a paste of baking soda and vinegar. Still burning I went to investigate, and saw this cute little furry caterpillar. I took a picture and had my daughter google furry caterpillar. This causes burning, swelling, nausea, headache, abdominal distress, rashes, blisters, and sometimes chest pain, numbness, or difficulty breathing. Holy molly!! Fortunately redness, blisters and a LOT of PAIN was all I had. Thought I would share in case you ever see one.

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Uploaded on December 12, 2016
Taken on October 26, 2016