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Wildlife specialists advise against petting this “furry” species from Florida because its poisonous sting could take you to the emergency room

Posted on October 14, 2025October 28, 2025 by Melissa P | 31405 Views | 11 min read

Fuzzy Caterpillar – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Satyashutter After all, Florida wouldn’t exist without another spooky crawler to be concerned about, would it? According to wildlife officials, puss caterpillars, one of the most poisonous insects in the United States, are on the rise. Florida puss caterpillars According to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the

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