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Should you use iodine or mercurochrome?
They are basically the same for minor cuts - either would be good. Iodine might sting more than mercurochrome but most people don't mind it.
Which is worse a wasp sting or a hover fly sting?
Well, wasp sting is more poisonous than bee sting
Does a hornet sting more than the wasp?
both of them want to sting anyone in sight
Why do wasps not die when they sting you?
Unlike bees, wasps have a smooth sting and can easily withdraw it after stinging. They can also sting more than once.
Can queen wasps sting and how does their sting compare to that of worker wasps?
Yes, queen wasps can sting. The sting of a queen wasp is typically more painful and potent than that of worker wasps.
Why are killer bees dangirous?
They are more dangerous, not because their sting is any worse than that of any other honey bee, but because they are more defensive so are far more ready to sting, and tend to sting in larger numbers.
CAN a honeybee sting more than once?
No. When a honeybee stings it dies.
Can a stingray sting more than once?
No, stingrays have a single barb on their tail that is used for defense. Once they have used it to sting, it must be regrown if they wish to sting again.
Are hornets more dangerous than bees?
Hornets are much bigger and their sting is much more painful than bees. Hornets can also sting more than once because it doesn't detach form its body unlike bees. Hornets tend to be more agressive than bees, but they are much less aggresive in general than wasps.
Is mercurochrome the same as iodine or what is the difference.?
No, they are both antiseptics, but their chemical nature is different. Iodine solution contains the element iodine as its active ingredient. Mercurochrome is one of the names for merbromin, a salt of a polycyclic compound.
Do bumblebees attack ramdomly?
Queen and worker bumblebees can sting. Unlike a honey bee's stinger, a bumblebee's stinger doesn't have barbs, so they can sting more than once. Bumblebees are not normally aggressive, but they will sting in defence of their nest, or if they are harmed.
Is Pied-bellied Shield Tail snake venomous?
No, the bite should be no more than a wasp sting.
