They sat on a bench and looked around when they saw a peculiar small creature, faintly coated in fur. The kids wanted to touch it because it appeared to be a small harmless insect.
Leslie Howe brought her baby, along with her other two kids, to Gwinnett County Park. The young mother and her kids made the decision to take advantage of the fine weather on this bright day.
It turned out to be a “pus worm.” This species is unique because, in contrast to other caterpillars, it secretes venom and can inflict significant pain even when touched.
It is dangerous when this caterpillar bites a person since it causes extreme nausea and heavy sweating.
Leslie, however, refrained from allowing her kids to touch the weird creature due to maternal instincts.
