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The honey bee stinger penetrates the skin and imbeds itself because the sting shaft is barbed. The poison sack and attached muscles continue to pump venom into the skin after the bee has departed. The sting and poison sack should be removed by scraping with a thumbnail or other straightedge as soon as possible to reduce the amount of venom being injected. Do not use tweezers because pressure on the poison sack releases more poison into the victim.
- John Skinner, University of Tennessee
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