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Painful sting of puss caterpillars returns to Florida
FOX 13 News ^ | Oct 17, 2018 | Natalia Verdina

Posted on 10/19/2018 12:29:11 PM PDT by ETL

SPRING HILL (FOX 13) - One of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States is found all across Florida. In the Bay Area, several people have reported seeing puss caterpillars in their backyards.

One Spring Hill man said he was stung by one a few days ago.

"It's definitely incapacitating," said Michael Dusk. "It feels extremely painful."

The Florida Poison Control Center reports receiving a fair amount of calls about caterpillar bites on a yearly basis.

"Great to look at, don't touch them," said Dr. Alfred Aleguas, the director of the Florida Poison Control Center in Tampa Bay.

Although bites from puss caterpillars can cause significant pain, experts said in most cases, an ER visit is not necessary.

"If you call us right away, we can tell you things to do to relieve a lot of the pain," said Aleguas, who added that removing the spines from the wound is a critical part of recovery. Related Headlines

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A Riverview couple said they found three puss caterpillars behind their home.

They said they resisted the temptation to touch them and quickly removed them away from their pets.

"You just have to be aware that it's not a bug that you pick up," said Paula Lasswell. "And you should always not pick up caterpillars in Florida, but I think that that's an unusual one that looks like you want to touch it."


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To: ETL

Stinging Caterpillars of the United States :

http://www.arkinspace.com/2011/05/stinging-caterpillars-of-united-states.html


21 posted on 10/19/2018 12:50:51 PM PDT by Red Badger (Nikki Haley is 100% Indian!.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I assume they ALL sting. I’m in S.E. TN and I think we have them here. A few years ago I was stung by some kind of caterpillar that sent me to the E.R. If I’m working around bushes, etc. now I wear long sleeves and pants.


22 posted on 10/19/2018 12:53:22 PM PDT by Tennessee Conservative
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To: ETL
"If you call us right away, we can tell you things to do to relieve a lot of the pain,"

How about telling the news crew so that they can pass it on to the public in this article?

23 posted on 10/19/2018 12:53:56 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (The art of lock picking began during the era of chastity belts.......)
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To: ETL

I think those are apps. That’s what we call em in texas


24 posted on 10/19/2018 12:54:56 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: ETL

Some college should adopt that thing as a mascot. If Florida State is forced to give up its Seminole moniker it can adopt the Puss Caterpillars.


25 posted on 10/19/2018 12:55:01 PM PDT by C19fan
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To: Tennessee Conservative

Since I was stung, I do too..........


26 posted on 10/19/2018 12:55:15 PM PDT by Red Badger (Nikki Haley is 100% Indian!.....................)
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To: ETL

What does it turn into ,a Vampire Bat ?


27 posted on 10/19/2018 12:56:30 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: Red Badger
Is this thing from your link for real?

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28 posted on 10/19/2018 12:57:34 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: George from New England

We were kicking the leaves around looking for a lost arrow, otherwise it would have probably not been in issue


29 posted on 10/19/2018 12:59:44 PM PDT by cyclotic ( Democrats must be politically eviscerated, disemboweled and demolished.)
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To: ETL

Yep!......


30 posted on 10/19/2018 1:02:45 PM PDT by Red Badger (Nikki Haley is 100% Indian!.....................)
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To: Dave911
Related image
31 posted on 10/19/2018 1:03:21 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: Lurkina.n.Learnin
This kind of puss catapillar?


32 posted on 10/19/2018 1:03:57 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It i. Thank you.s either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: ETL

It’s a walking wash mitt!


33 posted on 10/19/2018 1:05:55 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: ETL

Was stung by one of those in Texas.it hurt horribly. I Was prescribed a darvon by my Dr. Slept straight 48 hours. Was still sore when I woke up.


34 posted on 10/19/2018 1:07:54 PM PDT by Sasparilla ( I'm Not Tired of Winning)
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To: butlerweave
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35 posted on 10/19/2018 1:08:00 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: Red Badger
Don't know if this one is related...

The Puss Moth Caterpillar

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36 posted on 10/19/2018 1:08:30 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: ETL

That’s a saddleback. When I was a kid I thought it looked neat, so I touched it. That’s how I still know the name to this day.


37 posted on 10/19/2018 1:08:57 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Give a man a fish and he'll be a Democrat. Teach a man to fish and he'll be a responsible citizen.)
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To: ETL

Nature is way more creative than Hollywood......................


38 posted on 10/19/2018 1:09:31 PM PDT by Red Badger (Nikki Haley is 100% Indian!.....................)
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To: Moonman62

I bet you’ve never touched another one.................


39 posted on 10/19/2018 1:10:12 PM PDT by Red Badger (Nikki Haley is 100% Indian!.....................)
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To: Moonman62
That’s a saddleback. When I was a kid I thought it looked neat, so I touched it. That’s how I still know the name to this day.

It looks like one of those long and low dog breeds wearing a sweater.

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40 posted on 10/19/2018 1:12:43 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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