Bee Sting/Bite- Help?

Question

Yesterday something stung me or possibly bit me on my foot (didn't see what it was). My big toe is really swollen and feels like a balloon. I've been icing it; what should I do to make the swelling go down? Also, what kind of bite/sting is it? It itches a lot and swelled up quite a bit.

Answer 1

I have been keeping honey bees for several years now and i feel pretty confident about answering this one. Some form of benidryl or antihistamine will help with the itching and possibly the swelling if taken soon after the sting. You will receive lots of input about thinngs like meat tendorizer, tobacco,baking soda an other topical treatments. they are all just wives tales. I have tried and none seam to work. the venom of a wasp is different than that of a honey bee. a honey bees venom is an irritant used to defend the hive while a wasps venom is used to kill its prey. My best advice is to not rub or scratch and let it run its course. it is normal for it to be sore for a coupel of days

I have had stings itch and be sore for as little as a few minuts or as long as a weak

Answer 2

i know this sounds weird but try it it works for my family whenever we get bit or stung by anything. take Lawry's seasoning salt and put some water in it to make it a paste and put it on the bite. after a couple mins the sting and itch should come out. good luck