Puss Caterpillar Information pg 2: Because these caterpillars appear as innocuous pieces of fluff, children and adults are easily tempted to pick them up. Even those who know their nasty reputations find it difficult to believe that these beautifully adorned, innocent-appearing animals have the power to move powerful, grown men to tears of pain and agony. One touch, however, quells all doubts in a blinding instant of truth.

The spines that stick out from each verruca (a Latin word meaning "wart"; in this case a glandular excrescence on the skin of the caterpillar that houses venom glands and is adorned dorsally with sharp, hollow, venomous spines) on the body of the caterpillar usually , but not always, induce an immediate onset of excruciating, unrelenting pain, radiating to the lymph nodes in the armpit or groin, and then to the chest. Though only rarely representing a true medical emergency, these symptoms have the feel of a genuine, serious, life-threatening event. As a result, it is common for victims of puss caterpillar stings to seek medical assistance at hospital emergency rooms, where they hope that the E.R. staff will be able to apply appropriate medical interventions ... NEXT PAGE. Page Menu:   1  *  2  *  3  *  4  *  5  * 

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