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What to do if i was bitten by a caterpillar?
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Caterpillar Stings: Remove caterpillar from skin w tweezers (not fingers). Repeatedly apply fresh duct tape to skin & pull off (to remove spines & toxins). Remove contaminated clothing. Clean skin w soap & water. Apply salve made w 2 parts baking soda & 1 part water. Apply ice for 15 min increments. Elevate if indicated. Don’t scratch. Document type of caterpillar that stung you (ie describe or take photo). > 50
Answered 6/24/2014
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