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Bee stings swell because a certain amount of toxins are deposited in the sting. The immune system of the body fights the toxins with substances that cause inflammation.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause their stinger makes their bods function and when they sting someone it falls out and they can no longer function so . . . . they die.
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∙ 12y ago- Because u agitated it
- it thinks ur trying to harm it
- Idk
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∙ 11y agoB/c the bee, as it stings, injects a venom that the body reacts to.
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∙ 10y agoBee sting or Nettle sting contains methanoic acid which causes pain and
irritation. When we use a weak base like baking soda on it we get relief.
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What causes your left hand to swell up fast?
Many, many, many things. A brick could have fallen on your hand, you could have an allergic reaction to something (like a bee sting), and so on.
Do bees die when they sting you?
Some species of bee, such as the honey bee, will die after stinging a person as the stinger is barbed and is torn from their adomen in the process of stinging you. However not all species of bee have a barbed stinger and may be able to sting you repeatedly and live.
Put mud on a bee sting?
To get effective relief from a bee sting, make a mud paste (water and dirt) and put it directly on the sting. It will relieve the swelling, stinging and redness. Once the paste has dried and it is feeling better, simply wash it off with cool water. This remedy is effective and has been proven to work.
Nature of sting of wasp and honeybee is acidic or basic?
The venom of a honey bee is mostly formic acid.
What is something that stings?
Depends on what you mean. Anything too basic or acidic may cause a sting. For example, wasp stings are basic, and bee stings are acidic.
Is it normal for your bee sting to be swell after a week?
no, go to a doctor, you could be mildly allergic
When is a bee sting life threatening?
When the person is allergic to bee stings, then the throat could swell causing breathing problems.
What does a bee sting contain?
A Bee sting contains a acid
Is a bee sting acid or alikai?
bee sting is acidic
How to neutralise a bee sting?
vinegar can be used to cure a bee sting.
What is the nature of bee sting and wasp sting?
The nature of the bee and wasp sting is that they are usually inflammatory and acidic.
Do Bumble bee robber flies bite humans and is reaction similar to bee sting reactions?
Bumble bees are bees. If they sting, it is a bee sting. Robber flies can bite humans. It is not similar to a bee sting.
How does a drone bee sting?
It can't. A drone (male bee) cannot sting.
Is a bee sting a weak or strong acid?
a bee sting is a strong acid.
What is Bee sting reaction time?
A bee sting will start hurting immediately.
If you put a penny on a bee sting will the bee sting go away?
yes
Can a bee sting itself?
A bee does not sting itself, but a wasp sometimes will. Bees will sting other bees if they are fighting.
