> > we have often seen situations where ankle stings cause tender ankles.


Ditto here.  I'm guessing because of the increased blood pressure.

I'm in agreement with Bob--those of us who get stung a couple of dozen times
every single day simply don't hear of reactions happening.

And like Pete--if I don't get my quota of bee venom, my body simply does not
feel "right."

Re reactions in sideliners, anecdotally, I hear of most unusual reactions
when stings are above the shoulders.

I have also seen a number of helpers experience heat prostration when
wearing coveralls, veil, and gloves on hot days.

Here's something that I've played with a bit.  To give oneself a tiny dose
of bee venom, simply remove a stinger from a bee with tweezers, and a drop
of venom will appear at the end.  You can then rub that drop onto your skin
to give yourself a tiny dose.  If you drag the stinger across your skin, you
can increase the dose.

Randy Oliver

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