> I recall reading somewhere, once, that bee venom is very close to rattlesnake
> venom, in its components.  Anyone else encounter this?  Does it have any
> basis?  (Ever hear anyone say they're allergic to rattlesnakes? ;-) )
 
 
I actually recall hearing once that it was identical to cobra venom,
the only difference being, one bight from a cobra is equivalent to
about 100 (squeezed dry) beestings.  I guess it could be the same as
rat.snakes....
Adrian (Dent)