I note that I react quite differently to some stings than others, often
nothing other than the initial pain of the stings but occasionally minor
swelling, soreness and red spots that persist for a few days to a  week.   Perhaps
some of this is due to the site of the sting and  whether or not it hits an
artery/vein.  I have also thought that perhaps  the age of the bee has something to
do with the amount and toxicity of venom.  I have read and observed that the
newly hatched bees don't sting but  haven't seen any studies that discuss age
and venom  amount/toxicity.

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