While enjoying a day at Gwinnett County Park, Leslie Howe and her children stumbled upon a peculiar small creature covered in faint fur. Curiosity piqued, the kids wanted to touch it, but Leslie\u2019s maternal instincts kicked in, preventing them from doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As it turns out, this creature was a \u201cpus worm,\u201d a unique caterpillar species that secretes venom and can inflict significant pain even upon contact. Leslie unknowingly protected her children from a dangerous bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These caterpillars are hazardous, causing extreme nausea and profuse sweating when they bite a person. They have been causing severe agony in young children from Florida to North Carolina. Some have been hurt when caterpillars dropped from trees onto them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When outdoors, especially in vegetated areas like parks, exercise extreme caution. Keep your distance from these caterpillars, and don\u2019t let children touch them. It\u2019s crucial to share this warning widely; it\u2019s better to be cautious than to risk our children\u2019s health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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