Thank you @mimster! It's possible that if the stinger was intact on the dead bee, by stepping on it, you released it and hence it stung you. That's the only thing I can think of. Sorry you went through that. I'm not worried so much about bees stinging me, but I've also been stung by bald face hornets. Once on the hand and then 3 times by the same hornet on my ankle when he got between the tongue of my shoe and my sock! Not a lot of fun, and they don't die when they sting you. In fact, the can release pheromones that in effect, call in the calvary, and other hornets will come try to sting whatever the threat is. I was fortunate that didn't happen either time, but man, those stings are the worst!
Take care and have a lovely day!🤗💜
Thanks for this info. I'm glad the "tribe" of hornets didn't chase you. It's definitely not fun at all.
I know two girls who walked their dogs and they ran home because of the bees and they were followed to their bedroom. Apparently, their arms got covered with sting and ended up being taken to the hospital to get a vaccine for that. Poor girls, they got traumatized.
Oh my! My husband used to be allergic as a child, to bee stings, so needless to say, they all make him nervous! Take care!
Oh no, I can understand that. For me, I really avoid these bees. Some say, they like fragrances as well particularly floral. And I love spraying myself with this. So when I see one, I hide. I know the pain of being stung. 😅
I also think they like hairspray.🐝🐝🐝