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From the New York Post:
It’s a hair-raising situation.
A breed of hairy caterpillars — considered the most poisonous in the US — have recently been spotted in Virginia.
The state Department of Forestry is warning residents to be on the lookout for puss caterpillars, which look soft and furry — but have hidden sharp spines that can stick to human skin.
“The ‘hairs’ of this caterpillar are actually venomous spines that cause a painful reaction if touched,” the agency wrote on Facebook.
The Cousin Itt-like critters’ venomous spines can cause symptoms including intense pain, itchy rashes, nausea and vomiting when touched or brushed up against, according to the University of Michigan....
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