Jerry & you all,
 
I'm afraid I don't have any factual information on skunk stings, but would
like to know why woodpeckers don't get driven away from the hive by
bee-stings.  I haven't, er, culled one for research purposes yet, so can't
report on whether they get stung.  Incidentally, the same question goes for
mice.  Any ideas?  Answers to me, if you like, & I'll collate & post.
 
Simon
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manservant to the big black queen & her box of amazons - Twickenham, UK, one
hive.