by Daniel Smith
A sting is always irritating and can be dangerous. Learning ahead of time how to treat stings will help you in an emergency. This guide will teach you about insect stings, sea creature stings and allergies to stings.
Bees are moneymakers for some people, but for others they are pure terror because of their feared stings. Bee stings can be annoying and painful, but they rarely cause any Read More
The sting of a wasp or hornet is considered venomous. Quick removal of the stinger and proper follow-up care will help reduce pain and minimize swelling of the site. Read More
To treat a bee sting on a child, first calm the child down, wipe the area with a clean, moist cloth and apply a baking soda and water mixture to the wound. Take care of a Read More
Scratch bee stingers out of the arm, and try not to pinch them out. Learn about beekeeping and treating bee stings in this free apiary video. Read More
When stung by a bee a victim usually has a stinger with venom remaining in their body. Remove this with a dull edge, not tweezers since that will only push more venom into Read More
A hornet sting on someone who is allergic can result in hives, swelling and difficulty breathing. Treat hornet stings on someone who is allergic with tips from a Read More
The caterpillar is not known for stinging as a rule, but there are some species that do. When you are stung by a caterpillar, the reaction can range from mild tingling, to Read More
To treat a jellyfish sting, start by rubbing saltwater and sand on the area. Discover how to treat a jellyfish sting with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video Read More
Treat wasp stings by removing stingers with a butter knife or credit card. Treat wasp stings with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid video. Read More
The first step in treating yellow jacket stings is to remove the stinger. Learn to treat yellow jacket stings with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about Read More
Stingray injuries can be extremely serious. In fact, it was a stingray that killed the Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. While most stingray injuries do not prove fatal, they Read More
While sea urchins are some of the least aggressive animals in the ocean, they are nevertheless responsible for injuring numerous divers and swimmers who inadvertently step Read More
Symptoms of a poisonous scorpion sting include muscle spasms, anxiety and nausea. Treat scorpion stings in the wilderness with tips from a firefighter in this free first Read More
Determining what insect has caused a bite by looking at coloration. Identify insect bites with tips from a firefighter in this free first-aid video. Read More
Due to the highly basic composition of tobacco, it tends to neutralize the acidic nature of a bee or other insect sting. In addition, reduces the swelling associated with Read More
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