Alabama NewsCenter — Soft, Cute, Colorful Nightmares: Venomous Caterpillars Of Alabama

Alabama News Center | August 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm

By Jamon Smith
University of Alabama

Caterpillars can be cute, soft to the touch, and even beautiful to behold with intricate, colorful designs.

Plus, they transform into gorgeous butterflies and moths — which even those who find most bugs creepy can appreciate.

Such a delicate critter couldn’t possibly be dangerous, right? In some cases, yes. In Alabama, some caterpillars, if touched, can cause people so much pain that they may end up hospitalized.

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