STUNG by a MURDER HORNET!

TL;DR

Coyote Peterson faces the Japanese Giant Hornet and endures an intense and painful sting, considering it the most painful sting in the world.

Transcript

(intense music) (buzzing) - I'm Coyote Peterson, and I'm about to enter the sting zone with the Japanese Giant Hornet. One, two, here we go, three. One, two, here we go, three. One, two, here we go, three. (suspenseful music) Oh searing pain! Absolute searing pain! (intense jungle music) (lion roars) There are moments we have brought you on the Bra... Read More

Key Insights

• 👹 The Japanese Giant Hornet is considered the largest stinging insect in the world.
• 😟 The sting of the Japanese Giant Hornet injects a venom called mandaratoxin, which can cause tissue damage and affect the nervous system.
• 🪆 Despite being ranked as a two on the sting pain index, the sting of the Japanese Giant Hornet is incredibly dangerous and can be lethal in multiple stings.
• 🪆 Coyote considers the Japanese Giant Hornet sting to be the most painful he has ever experienced, surpassing other notorious stings like the bullet ant and tarantula hawk.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Coyote describe the Japanese Giant Hornet?

Coyote describes the giant as the largest hornet in the world, with an intimidating appearance, including a pulsating abdomen and grappling hook-like feet.

Q: Is the sting of the Japanese Giant Hornet deadly?

While a single sting is unlikely to be lethal, multiple stings can cause anaphylactic shock and lead to death. Over 30 people die each year in Japan from multiple stings.

Q: How does Coyote compare the sting of the Japanese Giant Hornet to other stings?

Coyote ranks the Japanese Giant Hornet as a four on the insect sting pain index, considering it more painful than the bullet ant and tarantula hawk.

Q: What does Coyote experience after being stung?

Coyote experiences immediate and intense pain, swelling, and dizziness. His arm swells to nearly double its size, and he endures hours of excruciating pain.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Coyote Peterson searches for the elusive Japanese Giant Hornet in the Tottori Prefecture of Japan.

• Finally, he catches one and prepares for the sting.

• After being stung, Coyote experiences extreme pain, swelling, and discomfort, considering it more painful than any other sting he has encountered.