Well, it wouldn't be Florida without another creepy crawler to worry about, right?

Wildlife officials say it's the season for puss caterpillars – one of the most venomous insects in the U.S.

Puss caterpillars in Florida

The puss caterpillar gets its name from its resemblance to a cat's soft fur, according to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida . The fuzzy coating may look harmless, but hidden among those hair-like bristles are extremely toxic spines that can stick to your skin if touched.

The species is stout-bodied and about an inch long, covered in gray or pale brown hairs, the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences noted. That soft, furry appearance often makes them seem safe to handle — but they're anything but.

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