BAM!!! Right in the eye!!!

joker1656 · July 18, 2010, 09:28:54 AM

Went back to my beeyard to fetch an empty box. Didn't mess with any of the hives. Didn't even flirt with the girls in any way. Walking away from the area with my empty box and one went kamikaze on me. She flew right into my eye from about 10 feet away. I saw her coming, but all I could do was shut my eye and try to turn away. I think she flew in butt first. Thankfully I didn't get it in the eyeball. Right above it...my eye was scrunched pretty tight when she hit me, but boy did it SMART...

The good news is that even though I didn't get the stinger out for about 3 minutes I have very minimal swelling. I thought I had it out, but upon checking in the mirror it was still there. This morning it is noticeable, but hardly.

Stay safe all...

alfred · July 18, 2010, 10:38:20 AM

Ouch!

asprince · July 18, 2010, 10:48:43 AM

Stings in the eye area really hurt! Speaking from experience.

Steve

beekeeper1756 · July 18, 2010, 09:49:01 PM

That is exactly why I go don't go out in the beeyard without my gear on.

Kathyp · July 19, 2010, 12:25:38 AM

i don't either but tonight i was out in the field and one came after me. i ran for the barn but it tangled in my hair and nailed me on the scalp. hurt like a SOB and i cussed like a Marine. they are sure testy with than honey on there. even with smoke it's a trick to go into the hives.

Scadsobees · July 19, 2010, 09:28:56 AM

Wow, you guys got some mean bees!

Saturday was too hot to put my shirt or veil on so I just went with it...and they didn't get me once!!
:-D

jgaito · July 19, 2010, 09:47:03 AM

sorry you go tagged but i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one with a somewhat unsociable hive.

joker1656 · July 19, 2010, 09:57:48 AM

Funny thing is, this is the first time that I have been stung by any of "my" bees. (this year) Not sure what provoked her. I don't work my hives without a veil, but just to grab a box sitting on the edge of the yard didn't warrant a veil......until I got nailed LOL.

Someone else had started a discussion about immunity. I don't know how long it will last, but I am still amazed at the stings I got late last season and this season. Virually no noticeable swelling. I went to church yesterday morn with the family. Less than 24 hrs since the sting and not one person noticed. (Maybe I am just naturally a low-brow looking dude? LOL)

Kathyp · July 19, 2010, 11:28:17 AM

QuoteSomeone else had started a discussion about immunity

while i have swelling like 1/2 a grapefruit on the crown of my head. :-D man does it itch!!!!!!!!!!