How to React After a Bee Sting

Too bad more bees aren't cute and cuddly like Jerry Seinfeld in Bee Movie. The fact is that though all life on earth probably depends on the existence of bees they can be nasty little critters that you want to exterminate. Here's what to do when stung.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• EpiPen if allergic
• Something to get the stinger out
• Benadryl
• Ice water and meat tenderizer

1. The first thing you'll want to do after getting stung by a bee is to remove the stinger. A tweezer is ideals, but a credit card to scrap it away with is fine in a pinch. If neither is readily available use a knife or just your fingernails.

2. 
    
   EpiPen, Wikimedia Commons

   Some people are highly allergic to bee stings. If you want are one of these unfortunate souls, it is to be hoped that you carry your EpiPen with you at all times. If not, get to it as quickly as possible to avoid going into shock.

3. Get out the bottle of Benadryl and, if an adult, take a dose of about 25 to 50 millgrams. If the victim of the bee sting is a child, give him about 10 milligrams.

4. Get some ice water and some meat tenderizer and mix together until the concoction resembles a thick paste. Cover the affected area with a generous helping of this paste for about 10 minutes before removing. This paste will help in breaking down the enzymes in the bee's venom.

5. Elevate the portion of the body that has been stung for 20 minutes through the next day or two after the bee has done its sinful, dirty business in order to reduce swelling.