{"id":2999,"date":"2019-04-06T19:34:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T19:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.syyhoaxanalyzer.com\/?p=2999"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T17:00:00","slug":"TRUE-&#8211;-Reports-Warn-Users-About-Venomous-Puss-Caterpillars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syyhoaxanalyzer.com\/?p=2999","title":{"rendered":"TRUE &#8211; Reports Warn Users About Venomous Puss Caterpillars"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>This story was first published on \u00a0September 8, 2014 \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Outline<\/h2>\n<p>Reports circulating via social media warn people not to touch the &#8216;Puss Caterpillar&#8217; because its fur contains venom that can cause intense pain as well as vomiting and other health problems. \u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- HS Net Top Content Responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0355887770822260\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4870821038\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Brief Analysis<\/h2>\n<p>The claims in the reports are true. Puss caterpillars (Megalopyge opercularis) have venomous spines under their fur that can break off and embed in your skin if you touch them. The venom can indeed cause intense pain as well as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and other health issues. The caterpillars can be found throughout the southern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America.<br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0355887770822260\" data-ad-slot=\"4109949039\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\"><ins id=\"aswift_1_expand\"><ins id=\"aswift_1_anchor\"><\/ins><\/ins><\/ins><\/p>\n<h2>Example<\/h2>\n<div class=\"example\">\n<p><strong>Florida scientists: Don&#8217;t touch this bug<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As far as bugs go, caterpillars are usually pretty tame \u00e2\u20ac\u201c except for one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20305\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/true-reports-warn-users-about-venomous-puss-caterpillars\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"456,295\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1-300x194.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"456\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1.jpg 456w, https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-1-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150403045633\/http:\/\/www.myfoxtampabay.com\/story\/26437401\/florida-scientists-dont-touch-this-bugf\">Read Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Detailed Analysis<\/h2>\n<h3>Reports Warn About Touching Furry &#8216;Puss&#8217; Caterpillars<\/h3>\n<p>Various messages currently circulating via social media warn users not to touch furry &#8216;puss&#8217; caterpillars because their fur contains venom that can cause intense pain. \u00a0 The messages link back to longer \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150403045633\/http:\/\/www.myfoxtampabay.com\/story\/26437401\/florida-scientists-dont-touch-this-bugf\">news reports<\/a> \u00a0discussing the \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150410110959\/https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/story\/26430677\/beware-of-venomous-puss-caterpillars-found-in-florida\">dangers of touching \u00a0these bugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Given the seemingly endless parade of fake-news reports that have been distributed via social media in recent months, it is understandable that some recipients have questioned the veracity of the caterpillar stories. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0355887770822260\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"9162856233\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Claims in Reports Are True<\/h3>\n<p>However, the reports are genuine and the claims about puss caterpillars are true. Touching a puss caterpillar (<a title=\"Puss Caterpillar\" href=\"http:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/in976\">Megalopyge opercularis<\/a>) can indeed cause intense pain and other health issues. \u00a0 An article about the caterpillars on the scientific and medical society website AACC \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20120402170012\/http:\/\/www.aacc.org\/members\/divisions\/tdm\/library\/Pages\/August08.aspx\">explains<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><i>Megalopyge opercularis, commonly known in Texas as an \u00e2\u20ac\u0153asp&#8221; is one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America. \u00a0 Also known as puss moth caterpillars, the larva are teardrop shaped from 1 to 1.5 inches long. \u00a0 Although called a stinging caterpillar, the venom is actually in spines connected to a poison sac and concealed by the outer hairy surface. \u00a0 When touched they break off and remain in the skin releasing the venom. \u00a0 Intense throbbing pain develops within five minutes of contact with pain extending up the affected arm. \u00a0 Other symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, intense abdominal distress, lymphadenopathy, lymphadenitis, and sometimes shock or respiratory stress.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The caterpillars can be found on various species of shrubs and trees. They range throughout the southern United States as well as Mexico, and parts of Central America.The soft and furry appearance of the caterpillars may give the illusion that they are harmless.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20307\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20307\" data-attachment-id=\"20307\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/true-reports-warn-users-about-venomous-puss-caterpillars\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"700,548\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Puss Caterpillar&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3-300x235.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3-500x391.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/puss-caterpillar-warning-reports-3-585x458.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-20307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Courtesy Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Of course, puss caterpillars are not the only type of caterpillar that can cause pain and other health issues when touched. Many types of caterpillars around the world can cause such reactions. In fact, \u00a0<a title=\"Lonomia Obliqua \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The World's Deadliest Caterpillar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.odditycentral.com\/pics\/lonomia-obliqua-the-worlds-deadliest-caterpillar.html\">Lonomia oblique<\/a>, a species found in South American rainforests, can cause internal haemorrhaging and even death.<\/p>\n<p>However, puss caterpillars are certainly one of the most toxic found in North America.<\/p>\n<h2>Treating Puss Caterpillar Stings<\/h2>\n<p>Experts recommend that adhesive tape be used to remove the venomous spines from the skin. You should also wash the affected area with soap and water to remove any surface venom. Applying an ice pack and a baking soda poultice may help combat pain and reduce swelling.<\/p>\n<p>If more serious symptoms are present, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- Third Content Ad Responsive --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0355887770822260\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1909104632\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- HS Net Bottom AdLinks --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0355887770822260\" data-ad-slot=\"1358951439\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p><\/br><\/br> Original Source : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/true-reports-warn-users-about-venomous-puss-caterpillars\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.hoax-slayer.net\/true-reports-warn-users-about-venomous-puss-caterpillars\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This story was first published on \u00a0September 8, 2014 \u00a0 Outline Reports circulating via social media warn people not to touch the &#8216;Puss Caterpillar&#8217; because its fur contains venom that can cause intense pain as well as vomiting and other health problems. \u00a0 Brief Analysis The claims in the reports are true. 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