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Will a wasp sting a kitten and if so will the sting kill the kitten?
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∙ 16y ago
yes it will and yes it can
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If the stinger of a wasp is lost because it stung you does the wasp die?
A wasp's sting is smooth so it has no problem withdrawing it after stinging and doesn't lose it. So, the wasp doesn't die after stinging and can sting a number of times.
Are wasp stings acidic?
A wasp sting is not acidic but a bee sting is. A wasp sting is actually pH 10 alkali so if you had a wasp sting and put some fizzy drink on it, it SHOULD help because fizzy drinks are pH 4 and it should balance it out.
What is stronger a bee sting or a wasp sting?
A wasp's sting. The wasp sting is worse because their stinger is smooth making them able to pull it out smoothly and shove it in again. A bee's stinger is barbed like a fishing hook so they can't pull it out.
How is bee and wasp stings related to acid and alkalis?
A bee sting is acidic and a wasp sting is alkaline so that makes them have acid and alkali in them....!
Is a wasp sting a alkaline or acidic?
The pH of wasp venom is 6.8 to 6.9, so it is pretty well neutral.
Wasp sting acid?
The wasp sting venom is alkaline, and so can be treated with a mild acid like vinegar to reduce the pain. By contrast the bee sting is acidic. An easy way to remember is that the word 'bee' has fewer letters than wasp, and the word 'acid' has fewer letters than alkali.
Does a wasp always keep its stinger?
No. A wasp's sting is smooth and can easily be withdrawn.
Is a bee sting acidic?
A bee sting is acidic. A wasp sting is commonly believed to be alkaline, but in fact its pH is 6.8 to 6.9 so it is almost neutral
What one is worse a bee sting or a wasp sting?
Wasp sting. It hurts like hell. I am on a hippo! :D The wasp sting is worse because their stinger is smooth making them able to pull it out smoothly and shove it in again. A bee's stinger is barbed like a fishing hook so they can't pull it out.
Does wasp stings stay in you?
No, the sting is smooth so can easily be withdrawn.
Can a wasp sting make you smarter?
No ! I don't think so, I was stung and still dumb as ever !
Is a wasp sting alkali or acid?
wasp stings are alkali and can be soothed by vinegar.
