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Spilosoma virginica

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wiki says that these guys are poisonous can anyone confirm before i start worrying lol

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Spilosoma virginica

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florida33girl
Some people have minor skin reactions to the spines, but no, in general, these caterpillars are not poisonous, though I wouldn't recommend eating them. Remember - Wikipedia is not always right!

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