BEWARE: An Animal Described As A “Nightmare” Is In Texas

With many animals that exist in the state of Texas, there are some that we love to see. But there's always one that could attack you. One that is certainly very harmful has made its way to the Lone Star State.

Animal Detailed As "Nightmare" In The Lone Star State

Per the Facebook page of Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies. the animal known as a Fireworm has been located in the Lone Star State:

As reported by KXAN, fireworms were located at two areas in the Lone Star State, Mustang Island and Padre Island. Where the animals were discovered was on a barnacle, which was presumed to be a source of food for them.

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But why are Fireworms harmful to Texans overall?

Fireworms And The Danger They Pose To Humans

KXAN reveals the main issue with Fireworms: the bristles they have on them. While one could look at a Fireworm and face no issues, touching one poses a much greater risk. The previously mentioned bristles could leave one in a major amount of pain.

Per Ocean Conservancy, if an individual touches bristle of the animal, a reaction that is considered defensive will happen from the Fireworm. Not only will the person be stung, but the effect will last for a while. The person will indeed feel pain, as well as possibly becoming dizzy or feeling nauseous.

So simply put, if one sees a fireworm in the Lone Star State, it probably for the best that you outright avoid it all together!