Wasp stings? strange question?

Question

How many wasp stings would it take to kill a full grown adult?

im not including anaphylactic shock (think thats the one), just on stings alone?

and what is a wasp sting, acid or alkali?

thanks in advance

Answer 1

http://everything2.com/?node_id=1926201

this will tell you all about the different types of wasps and how many will kill an adult and the antidotes.

Answer 2

why do you ask , are you planning homicide ,

Answer 3

A wasp sting is neutral, "relatively harmless" and can be quite painful.

If stung in the mouth or throat it's safest to seek attention.  Most give rise to an itchy lump, apply an antihistamine cream or take an antihistamine tablet.

People with a known allergy should carry a card or wear a bracelet saying so and giving treatment instructions as

anaphylactic shocks can kill.

Multiple wasp sting (don't know how many!) can cause reaction even in the non-allergic due to the venom injected.

We were taught a wasp sting was alkaline, many still say so, a very weak acid wash wouldn't hurt, but soap and water is just as good.

Answer 4

answer to question is 1 if you are extremely allergic or up to hundreds if you are not.

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 things like meat tenderizers, 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 couple of days

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