They sat on a bench and looked around when they noticed a strange small creature with a faint coat of fur. The children were drawn to it because it appeared to be a small harmless insect. Leslie Howe took her baby, as well as her other two children, to Gwinnett County Park. The young mother and her children decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather on this sunny day…

Leslie, on the other hand, refrained from allowing her children to touch the strange creature due to maternal instincts. This was a wise decision because it took some time to realize the truth about this strange creature and how dangerous it is.

Leslie unknowingly saved her children from a dangerous bite. It was discovered to be a “pus worm.” This species is distinct from others in that it secretes venom and can cause significant pain even when touched.

When this caterpillar bites a person, it causes extreme nausea and excessive sweating. Exercise extreme caution when walking outside, especially in parks or other areas with a lot of vegetation. If you come across one of these caterpillars, keep your distance and do not allow children to touch it. This insect’s bite can have serious consequences, particularly for young children.

According to press reports, young children from Florida to North Carolina are in excruciating pain after coming into contact with the furry pus caterpillar, the most toxic caterpillar in the United States. Some have pet the insect, but others have been injured when caterpillars fall from trees onto them.