Hi Eric, Your friend shouldn't worry about it too much - if he was really allergic he would be dead. I've seen a bad reaction from single sting and believe me it is fast and frightening. I thought that the victim was going to die within five minutes of being stung. I had a death described to me by a friend whose daughter received a single sting - she died before he had gone 500m in his car on the way to hospital. Your friend should however under a test for sensitivity to Hymenoptera venom and ALWAYS carry an Epipen and Zyrtec tablets with him just in case. Best regards Roger White Superbee bees Cyprus. -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---