What Happens When You Get Stung by an Executioner Wasp?

TL;DR

The Executioner wasp's sting is excruciatingly painful, surpassing both the Tarantula Hawk and Bullet ant in intensity. Coyote Peterson declares it the new 'king of sting' after experiencing prolonged, severe pain and lasting damage to his arm. This large wasp is known for its deadly attacks and is recognized as one of the most formidable stinging insects.

Transcript

(ominous music) - I'm Coyote Peterson, and I'm about to enter the sting zone, with the Executioner wasp. Here we go. Ahh, ahh, ahh! Stop burning. (panting) Hah! Ahhhhh! The Executioner's sting! (large cat roar) (exciting drumming music) (large cat roar) (intriguing music) All great journeys eventually find their end. When we are talking about my cl... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤢 Coyote Peterson's journey up the insect sting pain index culminated in the encounter with the Executioner wasp.
• 👊 The Executioner wasp is a large and intimidating species known for its swift attacks and decapitation methods.
• 🤰 The sting of the Executioner wasp is extremely painful and surpasses that of the Tarantula Hawk and Bullet ant.
• 😨 Coyote experienced prolonged pain, itching, and scarring from the Executioner wasp sting.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the Executioner wasp and how does it compare to other insects in terms of pain?

The Executioner wasp is a large Neotropical Paper wasp species. Coyote ranks its sting as more painful than the Tarantula Hawk and dethrones the Bullet ant as the reigning king of sting.

Q: Why did Coyote decide to capture and get stung by the Executioner wasp?

Coyote wanted to complete his journey up the sting pain index and explore the pain of the Executioner wasp, which had not been officially ranked on the index.

Q: How did Coyote react to the Executioner wasp sting?

Coyote experienced immediate intense pain, which he described as searing and worse than the Bullet ant. The pain lasted for a prolonged period and left a scar on his arm.

Q: What is the significance of the Executioner wasp sting in Coyote's journey?

The Executioner wasp sting marked the end of Coyote's journey and crowned it as the new king of sting, surpassing the Bullet ant in terms of pain.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Coyote Peterson climbs the insect sting pain index, facing stings from Harvester ants, Fire ants, Cow Killer, Tarantula Hawk, and Bullet ant.

• Rumors of the more painful Warrior wasp sting lead to the discovery of the Executioner wasp.

• Coyote captures the Executioner wasp and gets stung, experiencing intense pain and declaring it the new king of sting.