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Virginia residents are being warned to stay away from a hairy caterpillar crawling its way to some parts of the state.

Officials from the Virginia Department of Forestry’s health team say they have received reports about what is known as the puss caterpillar, seen in a few eastern Virginia counties. They did not, however, specifically mention which areas.

Although it might look harmless, it is not. According to the University of Florida’s entomology and nematology department, it is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the U.S.

The VDOF says the “hairs” of this caterpillar are actually venomous spines that cause a painful reaction to anyone who touches it.

https://wgntv.com/news/hairy-caterpillar-with-venomous-spines-reported-in-several-virginia-counties/

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Yeah, that thing ain't no joke. Not just an extremely painful local reaction, but also nerve pain moving up from wherever you get envenomated. So, if you get stung on the hand, a burning sensation up your arm to your shoulder and chest is not uncommon. 

Gotta get the hairs out of your skin with tape.

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