Well I got my first bee sting as a beekeeper. That was fun. I was stung on the forehead while checking to see if one of my hives had enough pollen patty left. I scraped out the stinger as advertised and used my bite and sting kit. Everything seemed to be fine. The next day, My forehead,face,and neck were all swollen up. Thankfully my throat did not close up. I know swelling is a normal reaction, but please be cognizant if your throat starts to close up and please get medical attention. Happy Beekeeping.
Ah, the first beesting. It’s kind of like the first dent or scratch in a new car. It’s the one that hurts the most, no matter where it is!
It sure is. I have been stung by many bees, but not by one I was feeding and taking care of. It’s part of the enjoyment though and makes the honey taste that much better knowing that you put the effort into getting it from your own hives. Thanks for the comment.
Best regards.