Keith's absolutely right. Not only are arteries except at the wrist and
ankle too deep for stings, but the artery wall is sufficiently thick and
muscular to prevent penetration. It is conceivable that venom around the
arterial wall could result in (temporary) spasm of the artery, but since
most tissues are supplied by more than one artery this wouldn't be a
problem.
Stings into veins are neither more nor less likely to result in an allergic
reaction. The local reaction can result in a superficial thrombophlebitis
with inflammation thickening and pain in the vein wall lasting for two to
three weeks.
Look at
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/zoo00/zoo00014.htm

Ross

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