Subject: bee stings

Phillips · 05-08-2008, 04:27 PM

I got e.mail and want share it here... I have no idea if its work or not

It might be wise to carry a penny in your pocket while working in
the yard......... BEE STINGS !

A couple of weeks ago, I was stung by both a bee and hornet while
working in the garden.

My arm swelled up, so I went to the doctor. The clinic gave me
cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was getting
progressively worse, so I
went to my regular doctor. The arm was Infected and needed an
antibiotic.The doctor told me - ' The next time you get stung, put
a penny on the bite for 15 minutes'.

That night, my niece was stung by two bees. I looked at the bite
and it had already started to swell. So, I taped a penny to her arm
for 15 minutes. The next morning, there was no sign of a bite. We
decided that she just wasn't allergic to the sting.

Soon, I was gardening outside. I got stung again, twice by a hornet
on my left hand. I thought, here I go again to the doctor for
another antibiotic.

I promptly got my money out and taped two pennies to my bites, then
sat
and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took the string out of the
bite immediately.

In the meantime the hornets were attacking, and my friend was stung
on the thumb. Again the penny. The next morning I could only see
the spot where the hornet had stung me. No redness, no swelling.
My friend's sting was the same; couldn't even tell where she had
been stung.

She got stung again a few days later upon her back---cutting the
grass!
And the penny worked once again.

Wanted to share this marvelous information in case you experience the
same problem. We need to keep a stock of pennies on hand

The doctor said that the copper in the penny counteracts the bite.
It definitely works!

Please remember and pass this information on to your friends,
children,
grandchildren, etc.

jazzy · 05-08-2008, 05:03 PM

will it work on my dog? She is allergic to hornet stings. We keep destroy their nests on the roof every few days. grrrrr.

Chase · 05-08-2008, 05:18 PM

Who knows what works with some individuals to ease the stings of bees, hornets, etc.? What's universal is not every remedy works every time for everybody.

For some, the copper may indeed interact with personal chemistry. There's also the cooling effect.

Keep in mind that a hornet stings and can sting again. Waving arms in panic and screaming will get you stung more.

A honeybee stinger is barbed and pulls the venom sack from her, so don't squeeze in more poison. Before medicating, first scape the stinger off with a credit card -- or the edge of a copper penny!

Most people react to stings with various degrees of severe pain and even swelling, because the venom is a powerful poison attacking local cells. That isn't the life-threatening allergic reaction.

Watch for itching palms and armpits, swelling tongue or throat, and difficulty breathing. That's anaphylaxis and requires emergency treatment. People who know they are allergic carry antihistamines like Benedryl and epinephrine injections. No copper penny or anything topical will work in that case.

When I get stung -- after arm waving, panic, and screaming while walking away from the bees -- I remove stingers with a knive blade and press the cold copper handle against the sting site for the first two minutes of most intense pain and crying, so the copper might do more than cool it. Thanks, Phillips.

WhisperHorse · 05-08-2008, 05:32 PM

Wow, it sounds good. But what about people who have high risk allergic of bees and wasps? Since, I have sort of allergic of them, I wouldn't able to breath very well when I get a bee's or wasp's sting. It seems a little diffcult eh?

Banjo · 05-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Bees, can't live with them, can't live without them. Literally.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-08-2008, 10:48 PM

Hmm... this is undetermined by Snopes.

Although, it does sound kind of unusual for this person and her family members/friends getting stung too much. Sounds a bit too far fetched.

omegaman · 05-09-2008, 02:50 AM

I don't believe it. I think it is another internet myth...

deafbajagal · 05-10-2008, 12:38 AM

Did you know that if you wear brown clothes, you're more likely to be stung because they've been evolved to know that bears who like their honey...are usually brown. That's why beekeepers' protective wear is white. My source: Curious George (cartoon TV show). LOL. True? I dunno, but I'm not going to risk wearing brown clothes if I'm near a bee farm, that's for sure.

Chase · 05-10-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deafbajagal

Did you know that if you wear brown clothes, you're more likely to be stung because they've been evolved to know that bears who like their honey...are usually brown. That's why beekeepers' protective wear is white. True?

Good post, DBG. The Old English and Nordic name for bear is "beowulf," the bee-wolf. Yes, bees consider the bear their worst enemy. For centuries beekeepers have known bees tend to attack dark hair and clothing. For instance, a dark horse will be stung much more than a light horse standing next to the dark one.

Although no color is complete protection, white is attacked the least. Light blue and pastels are next safest to wear.

sequoias · 05-10-2008, 03:26 AM

^^ Bees can see colors?

DVDFreaker · 05-10-2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sequoias

^^ Bees can see colors?

Bees has eyes so yeah, they can see colors

sequoias · 05-10-2008, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

Bees has eyes so yeah, they can see colors

Well, few animals in the world can see in color. I didn't know that bees can see in color. I thought they see in black and white.

Chase · 05-10-2008, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sequoias

^^ Bees can see colors?

Yep. This URL deals with proof that bees can distinguish colors, not directly with the theory that bees are angered by dark coats of bears.

Vision of a human compared to vision of bee

sequoias · 05-10-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Yep. This URL deals with proof that bees can distinguish colors, not directly with the theory that bees are angered by dark coats of bears.

Vision of a human compared to vision of bee

Thanks for the link and I read about it and thought it was interesting.

Matilda · 05-10-2008, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Yep. This URL deals with proof that bees can distinguish colors, not directly with the theory that bees are angered by dark coats of bears.

Vision of a human compared to vision of bee

I had no idea that bees can see colors. Thanks for the informative link.

Chase · 05-10-2008, 05:03 AM

I suspect -- with no more evidence than common sense -- that many animals and such are not as color-blind as we think.

Otherwise, what would be the point of some beasties having colors to attract mates and others having protective coloration?

Maybe they don't see the same colors in the same way we do, but there must be some reason for such an array of colors in the animal world.

Anyway, it seems to please bees that beekeepers wear light colored clothes.

deafbajagal · 05-10-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

I suspect -- with no more evidence than common sense -- that many animals and such are not as color-blind as we think.

Otherwise, what would be the point of some beasties having colors to attract mates and others having protective coloration?

Maybe they don't see the same colors in the same way we do, but there must be some reason for such an array of colors in the animal world.

Anyway, it seems to please bees that beekeepers wear light colored clothes.

And it seems to please the beekeepers as well, I'm sure! LOL

Brian · 05-10-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

Bees, can't live with them, can't live without them. Literally.

Right... I couldn't live without their honey until I learnt where it all came from. LOL.

deafbajagal · 05-10-2008, 10:47 AM

I used to eat honey until I read Vampy's thread that honey is bee vomit. I checked into it...and as usual, he was right. GULP. Haven't taste a drop of honey since.

HorseRace · 05-10-2008, 11:17 AM

chase, it is pretty interesting about their colors! neat to know!

Freaky Cat · 05-10-2008, 01:20 PM

it's known as a fact that bee do see brown and will Attack them no matter what. I saw a segment on Discovery show last year or year before. Talking about dogs being outside.. there are 2 dogs chained to dog house.. one dog is brown and other dog is white with spots. The bees attacked brown dog and killed the dog. The white dog is still alive? so from what they said about bees and they can attack brunettes too? I was like wtf? I thought that was interesting. something to watch out while u are out and about hiking in woods ... thats why its better to have cap on to fool bees to protect yourself.

sequoias · 05-10-2008, 01:37 PM

Uh oh, I better have a hat to cover my brown hair.

Brian · 05-10-2008, 01:42 PM

Deafbajagal - aww, I haven't had a taste of honey for about two years now, LOL. I don't know if I would ever taste honey without remembering what I have read.

Freaky Cat - so I have brown hair and that's why I had been stung several times? I wonder if wasps and hornets see the same that bees see? I had been stung by red wasps twice couple of years ago.

highlands · 05-10-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzie

I had no idea that bees can see colors. Thanks for the informative link.

same here.. thank you for the link ,Chase

Freaky Cat · 05-10-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Deafbajagal - aww, I haven't had a taste of honey for about two years now, LOL. I don't know if I would ever taste honey without remembering what I have read.

Freaky Cat - so I have brown hair and that's why I had been stung several times? I wonder if wasps and hornets see the same that bees see? I had been stung by red wasps twice couple of years ago.

if u have brown hairs and got stung.. yes that is why.. as for wasps.. not sure if they can see it.. they didnt talk about wasps on that segment.

funny i have strawberry blonde when i was young.. i got stung by wasp in 6 different places. its cuz i was bothering the nests. figures. lol..

Brian · 05-10-2008, 02:12 PM

LOL, Freaky Cat. Tsk, tsk. If I am gonna bother the nests, I would wait when they are sleeping to take the nest down and run. LOL. I had a black hornet flying through my SUV with me in my seat but it flew out - this was yesterday. Maybe they don't see the same that bees see.

05-08-2008, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phillips Lets ride horses! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere in Northeast Posts: 5,698 Blog Entries: 3	Subject: bee stings *I got e.mail and want share it here... I have no idea if its work or not* It might be wise to carry a penny in your pocket while working in the yard......... BEE STINGS ! A couple of weeks ago, I was stung by both a bee and hornet while working in the garden. My arm swelled up, so I went to the doctor. The clinic gave me cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was getting progressively worse, so I went to my regular doctor. The arm was Infected and needed an antibiotic.The doctor told me - ' The next time you get stung, put a penny on the bite for 15 minutes'. That night, my niece was stung by two bees. I looked at the bite and it had already started to swell. So, I taped a penny to her arm for 15 minutes. The next morning, there was no sign of a bite. We decided that she just wasn't allergic to the sting. Soon, I was gardening outside. I got stung again, twice by a hornet on my left hand. I thought, here I go again to the doctor for another antibiotic. I promptly got my money out and taped two pennies to my bites, then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took the string out of the bite immediately. In the meantime the hornets were attacking, and my friend was stung on the thumb. Again the penny. The next morning I could only see the spot where the hornet had stung me. No redness, no swelling. My friend's sting was the same; couldn't even tell where she had been stung. She got stung again a few days later upon her back---cutting the grass! And the penny worked once again. Wanted to share this marvelous information in case you experience the same problem. We need to keep a stock of pennies on hand The doctor said that the copper in the penny counteracts the bite. It definitely works! Please remember and pass this information on to your friends, children, grandchildren, etc. __________________ *Enjoy life today, Yesterday has past and Tomorrow may never come.*

05-08-2008, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
jazzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,901	will it work on my dog? She is allergic to hornet stings. We keep destroy their nests on the roof every few days. grrrrr. __________________

05-08-2008, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Proud Mommy of 8 Furkids Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington state Posts: 6,570	Wow, it sounds good. But what about people who have high risk allergic of bees and wasps? Since, I have sort of allergic of them, I wouldn't able to breath very well when I get a bee's or wasp's sting. It seems a little diffcult eh? __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life.

05-08-2008, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 25,495	Hmm... this is undetermined by Snopes. Although, it does sound kind of unusual for this person and her family members/friends getting stung too much. Sounds a bit too far fetched. __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

05-09-2008, 02:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
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05-08-2008, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Who knows what works with some individuals to ease the stings of bees, hornets, etc.? What's universal is not every remedy works every time for everybody. For some, the copper may indeed interact with personal chemistry. There's also the cooling effect. Keep in mind that a hornet stings and can sting again. Waving arms in panic and screaming will get you stung more. A honeybee stinger is barbed and pulls the venom sack from her, so don't squeeze in more poison. Before medicating, first scape the stinger off with a credit card -- or the edge of a copper penny! Most people react to stings with various degrees of severe pain and even swelling, because the venom is a powerful poison attacking local cells. That isn't the life-threatening allergic reaction. Watch for itching palms and armpits, swelling tongue or throat, and difficulty breathing. That's anaphylaxis and requires emergency treatment. People who know they are allergic carry antihistamines like Benedryl and epinephrine injections. No copper penny or anything topical will work in that case. When I get stung -- after arm waving, panic, and screaming while walking away from the bees -- I remove stingers with a knive blade and press the cold copper handle against the sting site for the first two minutes of most intense pain and crying, so the copper might do more than cool it. Thanks, Phillips.

05-08-2008, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Banjo Mr. Movie Guy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,817 Blog Entries: 1	Bees, can't live with them, can't live without them. Literally.

05-10-2008, 12:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
deafbajagal Jasmine's Tiger "Lilly" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,394	Did you know that if you wear brown clothes, you're more likely to be stung because they've been evolved to know that bears who like their honey...are usually brown. That's why beekeepers' protective wear is white. My source: Curious George (cartoon TV show). LOL. True? I dunno, but I'm not going to risk wearing brown clothes if I'm near a bee farm, that's for sure. __________________ "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~Quote by William Arthur Ward

05-10-2008, 03:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
sequoias Swifty the Rat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 10,776	^^ Bees can see colors? __________________ created by seq

05-10-2008, 05:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	I suspect -- with no more evidence than common sense -- that many animals and such are not as color-blind as we think. Otherwise, what would be the point of some beasties having colors to attract mates and others having protective coloration? Maybe they don't see the same colors in the same way we do, but there must be some reason for such an array of colors in the animal world. Anyway, it seems to please bees that beekeepers wear light colored clothes.

05-10-2008, 10:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
deafbajagal Jasmine's Tiger "Lilly" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,394	I used to eat honey until I read Vampy's thread that honey is bee vomit. I checked into it...and as usual, he was right. GULP. Haven't taste a drop of honey since. __________________ "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." ~Quote by William Arthur Ward

05-10-2008, 11:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
HorseRace Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 661	chase, it is pretty interesting about their colors! neat to know!

05-10-2008, 01:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
Freaky Cat Space - it's like heaven! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ArKaNsAs Posts: 9,962	it's known as a fact that bee do see brown and will Attack them no matter what. I saw a segment on Discovery show last year or year before. Talking about dogs being outside.. there are 2 dogs chained to dog house.. one dog is brown and other dog is white with spots. The bees attacked brown dog and killed the dog. The white dog is still alive? so from what they said about bees and they can attack brunettes too? I was like wtf? I thought that was interesting. something to watch out while u are out and about hiking in woods ... thats why its better to have cap on to fool bees to protect yourself. __________________ "SpongeBob, that's my Krabby Patty! Give it back, you porous freak! I command you! My patty! Nooo! I'll settle for some fries." - Plankton. Freaky Cat's Blog

05-10-2008, 01:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
sequoias Swifty the Rat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 10,776	Uh oh, I better have a hat to cover my brown hair. __________________ created by seq

05-10-2008, 01:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 2,319	Deafbajagal - aww, I haven't had a taste of honey for about two years now, LOL. I don't know if I would ever taste honey without remembering what I have read. Freaky Cat - so I have brown hair and that's why I had been stung several times? I wonder if wasps and hornets see the same that bees see? I had been stung by red wasps twice couple of years ago. __________________ -Brian

05-10-2008, 02:12 PM	#26 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 2,319	LOL, Freaky Cat. Tsk, tsk. If I am gonna bother the nests, I would wait when they are sleeping to take the nest down and run. LOL. I had a black hornet flying through my SUV with me in my seat but it flew out - this was yesterday. Maybe they don't see the same that bees see. __________________ -Brian