Title: 5 Bees That Sting (And 3 That Don’t) - Bee Real Honey
Headings: 5 Bees That Sting (And 3 That Don’t)
5 Bees That Sting (And 3 That Don’t)
Table of Contents
Why Bees Sting
What Happens When A Bee Stings
Why Bee Stings Hurt So Much
Do Bees Die When They Sting You?
Comparing Types of Bees
5 Types of Bees That Sting
Female Honey Bees
Honey bees sting mostly as a form of protection when they believe that they are under attack.
Female Bumblebees
Female Carpenter Bees
Africanized Honey Bees
Neon Cuckoo Bees
3 Types of Bees That Do Not Sting
Stingless or Meliponine Bees
Male Bumblebees
Male Carpenter Bees
Resources

Content: The temporary reaction comes with an instant sharp burning pain, redness, and swelling around that part of the skin. This mild reaction usually disappears within a few hours. There could be a more severe reaction where the swelling lasts for more hours or days, accompanied by extreme redness. Anaphylaxis is the worst reaction that can occur from a bee sting. This reaction can be life threatening and require emergency medical services. Furthermore, multiple bee stings leading to the accumulation of venom in the human body can be of greater damage. Children, older individuals, and people with heart or lung issues are susceptible to more risk when stung multiple times. Why Bee Stings Hurt So Much
Apitoxin contains multiple protein substances. Of the many peptides in apitoxin, a substance called melittin is the most abundant. When a bee releases its venom, melittin sets off pain receptors in the body.