Experts are warning beachgoers in Texas to avoid fireworms, which can sting with painful neurotoxins resulting in severe skin irritation for hours.
The fireworm’s sting feels like fire as it injects poison through its neurotoxin-filled bristles, causing intense pain and potential dizziness and nausea.
While not aggressive, fireworms will sting when threatened, leading to a painful reaction that can last for hours, marking the skin for weeks.
Researchers emphasize caution as these creatures, though not deadly, can induce lasting effects such as red marks that may persist for a month.
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