Bee Stings

For normal bee stings that don't cause an allergic reaction, you can treat them at home!

Here's how you do it:

Treatment

Oh no! Someone's gotten stung by a bee, follow the steps to heal them.

Step 1

Remove the stinger from the area by sliding out the stinger using your fingernails or nails. Don't pull it!

Finger with a stinger stuck inside. Red arrow pointing right. Irritated finger with no stinger in it.

Step 2

Wash the area with water.

Drop of water Irritated finger with no stinger in it

Step 3

Apply ice or a cold-pack to soothe and reduce swelling.

Three ice cubes. Irritated finger with no stinger in it

Step 4

If the person is allergic, apply pressure to the bite.

Very irritated finger. Red arrow pointing right. Irritated finger. Red arrow pointing right. Slightly irritated finger. Red arrow pointing right. Healthy finger.

Step 5

Call 000!

Shino with insects surrounding him
I think bees are amazing, it would be an honour if they were to sting you.