Over thousands of years, humans have developed reflexes and learned to avoid certain animals and other creatures.
Even while most animals pose little threat to people, it is nevertheless advisable to exercise caution when you are outside.
She had been out with the kids on a normal day until she noticed a strange fuzzy ball-shaped creature.Mother Leslie Howe did that while she and her family were in a local park.
Leslie, a Georgian mother, saw an odd object near her children at the local playground in 2014. Before Leslie noticed an odd, hairy, ball-shaped monster, the day out with the kids had been normal.
The mother followed her instincts. In the end, it would turn out to be a smart decision. “It feels worse than a wasp sting.”
Leslie was in the park in Gwinnett County, Georgia, with her infant and two other young children when she noticed the “fur ball.” Despite its small size and first harmless aspect, she felt compelled to stay away from it.
This tale was first published a few years ago, but it is now making a comeback online to warn all American parents about the danger.
Leslie had hoped that by sharing her story, people would be warned not to approach the suspicious fur ball, which turned out to be a Megalopyge Opercularis larva, sometimes referred to as the puss caterpillar.
Perhaps the name alludes to the caterpillar’s velvety fur’s resemblance to a cat’s. Despite injecting venom, the bug’s exterior gives the impression that it is harmless. The venomous bristles underneath are covered in hair.
These larvae, which may grow up to about 1 inch in length, are found throughout most of the United States. According to NPR, they were “feasting on foliage in states as far west as Texas and between New Jersey and Florida.”
Avoid handling the puss caterpillar at all costs since its sting is excruciating. If you do that, they may adhere to you and inject their poison.
It is more painful than a wasp sting. When the organism sticks, the agony starts right away and gets worse. It can even cause bone pain. Where it becomes trapped and how many tags have penetrated your skin will determine how badly it gets stuck. According to Expressen, ethnologist Don Hall told National Geographic that those who had it trapped on their hands had complained of discomfort that went up to their shoulders and lasted for up to twelve hours.
Eric Day, manager of Virginia Tech’s Insect ID Lab, has undoubtedly been harmed by the puss caterpillar’s sting. While mowing the lawn at his rural Virginia home, he was bitten by the peculiar-locking caterpillar.
“That blister and the irritated area that followed were visible for several weeks,” he recounted, “but the burning sensation went away in about a day.”
If this caterpillar stings you, remove the dangerous hairs with tape and then carefully wash the area with soap and water. The National Capital Poison Center suggests applying hydrocortisone cream or baking powder to the stung site if it begins to itch. If it worsens, get medical attention.
Although puss caterpillars seldom cause death, their stings can result in anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.
Check out this strange and enigmatic caterpillar:
SНАNIА ТWАIN DЕВUТS NЕW НАIR СОLОR, FАNS СLАIM SНЕ LООKS ‘UNRЕСОGNIZАВLЕ’
Shania Twain‘s latest look has a number of fans saying, “that don’t impress me much.”
While the country legend has been known to change up her look every once in awhile, remember her red hair at last year’s Grammy Awards, her latest has left fans a bit concerned.
Keep reading to see Twain’s newest hairstyle.
On Thursday, the 58-year-old showed off her latest hairdo on Instagram, rose gold wavy tresses.
“Color my hair, do what I dare!
Someone even questioned if Twain was now a Kardashian.
“This look gives me kardashian vibes ”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Shania Twain attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMT)
Despite the criticism there were still fans who were in love with Twain’s new look.
“LET’S GO GIRL!!! ”
“HELL YEAH SHANIA”
“This hair is GIVING. ”
What do you think of Shania Twain’s new look?
In the end, does it really matter? Shania can do whatever she wants and doesn’t need approval from anyone, especially her fans.
” she captioned the photo.
While the “You’re Still The One” singer appeared to love her look, fans seemed less than thrilled. Some even accused her of going under the knife.
“I wish she would doing work on her face . So unnecessary!”
“Poster child for plastic surgery and Ozempic. I miss the old you!”
“Oh honey what did you do to yourself”
“Your face lift is giving off Micheal Jackson vibes”
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