Hello all The subject of beekeeping and a possible anaphylactic shock is a tricky one I reckon. I wrote a little on this subject (see http://www.trollbi.se/eepipen.htm). We as apiary inspectors in our area have in the last meeting discussed the possibility of obtaining the Epipen for ourselves more easily than has been the case. So far in Sweden you can only get one on a doctors prescription, thus persons that have not yet had a bad turn or otherwise shown to be sensitive would normally not get an Epipen either. But those exposed to many bees or there where the combination of many bees and (many?) people exists, I reckon that there should be access to at least one Epipen! It's better be safe than sorry! Let's see how this will develop. Over a year ago I was stung, receiving 67 of those nice stings all over me, but in my case it stayed with just the discomfort of the swelling for some days. Some sting marks took a few months to disappear, but other than that no bad reactions....but you will never know how it will go a next time something similar happens. Ron van Mierlo -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---