I'm not kidding. I was putting my tractor back in the shed after cutting some grass and I went to close the door by grabbing the top edge of it and I grabbed a handful of this guy. About 5 seconds later my fingers starting burning like crazy. Normally, I like pain, but I was practically crying. So I went in the house, washed my hand and stuck it in ice. I then went to Google and typed in "Poisonous Caterpillars in Maryland". Sure enough a pic of this guy pops up........it's called a Buck Moth caterpillar. I've played with these guys in the past, but I never let it's spines pierce my skin. It's about 5 hours after I got stung and my hand is still killing me. Feels like I grapped a hot exhaust pipe and held on. Who knew?
regards,
bob
Ever Been Stung By a Caterpillar?
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Meant to type "grabbed" a hot exhaust pipe, not "grapped". It's hard to type when you're hand is on fire.
regards,
bob
regards,
bob
Re: Ever Been Stung By a Caterpillar?
That looks like a mobile cactus!
Gary
Gary
Cal_Gary
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
1954 M37 W/W
MVPA Correspondent #28500
Re: Ever Been Stung By a Caterpillar?
Gary,
We used to have saddle back caterpillars around where I grew up, those suckers would sting too. Looks like they may be relatives. I'm surprised I didn't get bitten by any of the black widows that used to live in the truck. Is the hand better now?
Andy
We used to have saddle back caterpillars around where I grew up, those suckers would sting too. Looks like they may be relatives. I'm surprised I didn't get bitten by any of the black widows that used to live in the truck. Is the hand better now?
Andy
Re: Ever Been Stung By a Caterpillar?
Hi Andy,
It still hurts, but it's manageable. Where the needles pierced my skin I've got red bumps with a dark dot in the center. Really only hurts bad when I touch something warm, like a cup of coffee. We've got nice sized Black Widows around here, but I know where to find them. I've played with them a lot but never handle them directly. Mother Nature......you gotta love her!
regards,
bob
It still hurts, but it's manageable. Where the needles pierced my skin I've got red bumps with a dark dot in the center. Really only hurts bad when I touch something warm, like a cup of coffee. We've got nice sized Black Widows around here, but I know where to find them. I've played with them a lot but never handle them directly. Mother Nature......you gotta love her!
regards,
bob
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Re: Ever Been Stung By a Caterpillar?
Man that thing looks wicked. I hope your hand is better with no ill effects.
I am getting used to the new insect species down here in NC this summer. Very different from Ohio. Some of it looks like it is from Land of the Lost...there are moths here with the wingspan of a small bird. And those Dobson flies...yikes
I am getting used to the new insect species down here in NC this summer. Very different from Ohio. Some of it looks like it is from Land of the Lost...there are moths here with the wingspan of a small bird. And those Dobson flies...yikes
David
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1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
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"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".