Practical Prepping Podcast Episode #   "Dealing With "Stinging Critter" Stings"Please share this episode with friends. Here is the direct link: https://practicalpreppingpodcast.buzzsprout.comTitle: Dealing With "Stinging Critter" StingsBees, Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets, Horse Flies, Bumblebees, Fire Ants, and Scorpions sting, and Spiders bite which hurts like a sting.The common reactions to the stings are pain, swelling, redness around the bite, fever, and numbness.Be aware that some people are highly allergic to certain stings, and being stung can bring about a life-threatening emergency.This is the time to call for professional medical help. Also, if one is stung by mutiple insects at the same time, they should go to the ER.Many who know they are highly allergic to stings carry the medication epinephrine in the form of an epi pen.Immediate administration of epinephrine can be the difference between life and death.Thankfully, most stings are not life threatening and are easily treated.First, remove stinger if it is lodgedTake care not to squeeze the stinger"Scrape" the stinger to remove-credit card, blunt knife bladeWash the affected areaIce packs can be used to reduce pain & swellingOTC antihistamines, topical anti-itch creams and pain relievers can helpEven a thin paste of baking soda & water will calm the itchThere's also the old timers remedy - tobacco juiceHere's the signs of a severe reactionsDifficulty breathing, rapid heartrate, swelling of the lips or throat, nausea or vomiting, fever, muscle spasms, confusion, loss of consciousness.This is a true medical emergencyCall 911 or the emergency number in your countrySeek emergency medical care for bites by any of these:Any of the widow spidersBlack, Red, BrownBrown recluseHobo spiderBrazilian wandering SpiderSix-eyed sand spiderAustralian mouse spiderAustralian funnel-web spiderRedback spiderKatipo spiderAll scorpion stings should be treated in the emergency room, regardless of symptomsPlease consider supporting the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee. You can do that by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/practicalprepWe invite you to drop us an email at info@practicalprepping.infoVisit our website at www.practicalprepping.infoJoin us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.