Florida Health Officials Warn Not To Touch Fuzzy Caterpillar
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Florida Health Officials warn not to touch a certain fuzzy caterpillar.
Touching the white-marked tussock moth caterpillar can cause an allergic reaction. The spiky hairs can stick to human skin and cause irritation and even welts in some cases.
They say if someone touches one of the caterpillars and needs to stop the stinging to cover the area with tape and rip it off. Then wash the area with soap and water and use ice and baking soda to stop the irritation or a rash from developing.
So remember, you can look but don’t touch.
[Source: WESH.com]
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