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Not as a rule! While it is theoretically possible, the likelyhood of this happening is low. Some people are highly allergic to insect stings & bites, although this is relatively uncommon. In most of the worst cases patients treated in good time make full recoveries. Very young infants and elderly people who display allergic reactions are particularly vulnerable to the more serious effects. Some possible effects of a sting for those who are severely alergic include localised or widespread rashes & itching / redness & swelling (a small amount of swelling is normal), hyperventilation, involuntary twitching / spasms, seisures, headaches & nausia, vomiting, sensory halucination, vertigo / disorientation, brief unconsciousness, heart attack, stroke, coma or ultimately death. I remember hearing this myself at school when I was about 6. Children are great at scaremongering and love to try to frighten each other. Whats worse is that they succeed sometimes! What you ask IS possible, but it is very unlikely. Most people dont have anything to worry about! If you're not sure if you might be allergic, or are worried that you might be showing symptoms of an allergy it is always best to consult your own doctor. Its also a good idea not to play with wasps... especially ones that are the size of small birds (those ones are usually Hornets. Hornet sting = pure, unadulterated pain & a rapid trip to hospital if you're smart!)
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∙ 14y agoUnlike bees, wasps do not have barbs on their stingers. They can sting repeatedly because the stinger does not get pulled out.
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Which is worse a wasp sting or a hover fly sting?
Well, wasp sting is more poisonous than bee sting
Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
What a bee or wasp might do?
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Why is lime a good practice for wasp sting sand calamine lotion a good practice for bee stings?
A wasp sting and a bee sting have different properties and therefore need different treatments to neutralize the sting.
Why does a wasp sting?
When they feel they are being threatened or attacked, they will sting you. For instance, if you are too close to their hive, they might sting you because they feel you are a threat to their hive. Wasps sting as a self defense for themselves and their colony.
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.
What causes wasp sting?
A wasp causes a wasp sting
Which is worse a wasp sting or a hover fly sting?
Well, wasp sting is more poisonous than bee sting
When will a wasp sting?
A wasp will sting when it feels threatened or scared.
Is a wasp sting acidic?
the wasp sting is full of venom which is alkaline
Can wasp lose stingers in clothing and can stinger continue to sting?
No, a wasp cannot lose its stinger. However, honeybees do lose their stinger (and life) when they sting a person. And their stinger continues to pump venom into the victim after it has become detached from the bee. The stinger of the wasp is not barbed and can be used again and again, while the honeybee stinger is barbed and remains in victim's skin.
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.
Is coughing normal after a wasp sting?
No. coughing after a wasp sting is a sign of anaphylaxis
Is a wasp sting a base or acid?
A wasp sting is a base because it is alkali.
Do wasp bite or sting?
They sting people.
If a wasp landed on a nettle will the wasp sting the nettle or the nettle sting the wasp?
Probably neither. The stinging hairs on the nettle would not be strong enough to penetrate the wasp's exoskeleton, and the wasp would have no reason to sting the nettle.
What can a wasp do?
sting
