What is the most painful place you have been stung with a bee by?

If you got stung by a bee and a wasp at the same time and on the same place, would it not hurt (much)?

• Well, my science teacher (in year 7, I'm in year 10) told our class that a bee sting is alkaline (base I think the appropriate name for it is) and a wasp sting is acid (maybe ...show more

• Answer:

  Both will hurt :) Wasps are designed to sting and survive, then sting again. Bees only get one chance to sting you, then they die. For most people, getting stung by a bee or a wasp will hurt a bit, but will not cause any problems. Some people are allergic to bee and wasp stings, which can cause a serious reaction called anaphylaxis. You're right, normal skin is slightly acidic (pH 4-6.5), but I think both would hurt equally because it's the damage to the skin and the swelling which would cause the most pain I think. It also depends how your body reacts to the sting.