The closest thing I could find to this is an insect called the porcupine- velcro millipede. Unfortuantely, there are only a few sites with information about this bug and I could not figure out if it is native to Florida or not. Fascinating little creature, though. Its bristles are like grappling hooks. It uses them as a defense against insects and other predators. But, from what I read, the bristles are not poisonous, just very painful.

Thanks. The swelling is gone and I'm left with some pain buit it could be from the extractor. Thank God because I'm right handed and a writer. Grappling hooks. Sounds about right; if it wasn't a millipede it could have been similar. I'm just lucky because there are many things here that are poisonous. It's always a good thing to have an extractor in the house!

You're welcome. I'm glad to hear that your hand is doing better.