Bee Stings What to do and how bad is it really? Being stung by a honey bee and the physical results.

In this video, David gets stung by a guard honey bee. We bring in a medical expert to document his vitals to measure just how bad it is when you get stung by a bee. Spoiler alert, being stung by a honey bee just isn't that bad. There are people who intentional get stung by honey bees as part of a therapy applied to a variety of physical ailments. It's called apitherapy. You can learn more about apitherapy here: https://apitherapy.com/ For new beekeepers and those who want to reduce their bee sting experiences, I highly recommend a veil as minimum protection, or a vented bee suit for more protective coverage: https://guardianbeeapparel.com/ A zippered veil will allow you to continue to remain hydrated while working your bees on those very hot days. Vented suits also help keep you cooler, and when weather gets colder you can just add layers under the suit. Topical treatment for stings: https://amzn.to/3qgpHmb This is an affiliate link, you can also just google - Sting-Kill if you don't want to use the link. Bottom line, even if you don't frequently get stung by bees, a single sting from a honey bee just isn't that bad at all for those who are not allergic.