Is it normal to swell up 2 days after you've been stung by a hunny bee?

Question

Is it normal to swell up 2 days after you've been stung by a hunny bee?

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

You may be allergic to the venom. Get to a doctor. Dermatologist or allergist or your general practitioner.

Answer 3

yes. i had this same thing happen while i was mowing my lawn. a bee stung me. the next day my ankle was swollen and it stayed swollen for a good three days or four i dont remember. its perfectly normal.