Originally Posted by Sunchimes:
I don't know about yours, but there is a black fuzzy one that is a stinging asp caterpillar. I picked up a pretty leaf when I was a kid and one was on it. I ended up in the emergency room and missed several days of school. I've been stung by scorpions, and compared to the asp, the scorpion was nothing.
They are more common in the spring and fall here, so I'm very careful not to have any leaves in my play area.
OMG!! I am so glad I am aware of this!