> 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)