Many people go to the hospital after contact because the pain is so intense it’s unbearable. I sat and read all this, feeling a chill run down my spine.
Just one wrong move, and I would have been lying there with a swollen hand.
What should I do if I accidentally touch it?
First, carefully remove the spines with tape. Then wash with soap and water, apply ice, and if the reaction is severe, take an antihistamine and consult a doctor.
I carefully swept the caterpillar into a jar with a broom and took it far away into the garden. Let it live, but not in my house.
Since then, if I see something strange on the floor, I think twice before touching it.
