Photography caterpillar.

Later, the social media world re-enlivened by the issue of super-deadly caterpillars, Caterpillars are actually beautiful tangible spelled killer master, capable of lifting human life only within 4 hours after injecting the poison.

It is unclear where the caterpillar came from and where it was threatened. However, many who receive broadcast information, Responding to the social media furore, insect researchers Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Hari Sutrisno give an explanation.

Taxonomically, the caterpillar is a family of Limacodidae. Fire caterpillars are larvae of moths, living mainly on palm trees, such as coconut, palm oil, and palms. This species has toxic and has a channel to inject its toxins.

Not all caterpillars have poison and not all caterpillars have toxic channels to inject. There are only poison glands, new prey to die if you eat it, "added Day, Poison is injected by the caterpillar is actually a histamine compound.

If exposed to caterpillars, the first step can be done is to compress with alkaline solution, sodium bicarbonate solution, or cream containing antihistamine, If feels severe, can directly visit the doctor. Usually, your doctor will prescribe oral antihistamines.

By @yaumil