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Yes, ditto to that too.
A couple of days ago I was stung on my ring finger which began to swell until my wedding ring was constricting my finger quite tightly. A few hours later it had all subsided - thankfully.
Perhaps it is one of the problems cause by selecting for docile bees in our breeding programme as I now get far fewer stings than 10 years ago - many days I can work 25-30 colonies without any stings at all (and I only wear thin nitrile gloves to keep my hands clean).
I find that my forehead is the most painful place to get a sting.
Best wishes
Peter
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W
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From: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of randy oliver
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Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Bee sting immunity
Ditto here for what Dick observes. Most of the time I couldn't even tell
you where I'd gotten stung a few minutes later. But I do get very
localized reaction to the occasional sting (even to the hand), in which
there is still some slight swelling and discomfort even an hour later.
And yes, the tissue around the eyes, nose, ear, and lips is the most
sensitive on my body.
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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