Often people take hornets for large wasps (their brethren). Not knowing what they are dealing with, they themselves are putting themselves in great danger.
Signs of a bite of a hornet
Hornets, as well as wasps, can biterepeatedly. After this, local reactions develop, such as swelling, pain, redness, and general malaise (headaches, often a fever, symptoms of poisoning). A bite in the neck, and even more so in the throat, can lead to suffocation, the development of anaphylactic shock and death. On the right is shown how the hornet bite looks. The photo gives an idea of the danger of this phenomenon.
What to do if the hornet stings
Reactions to bite are of two types: allergic and toxic. If the poison gets directly into the vessel or next to it, then there may be a loss of pressure, up to a lethal outcome. This is especially frightening if the hornet, whose bite is so dangerous, stung to the neck or head. It is necessary to immediately apply something cold to remove the edema and do not hesitate to call the "First Aid". If you are suddenly stung by a hornet, his bite before the arrival of doctors can also be treated in the following ways. It is good to stir a special solution of vinegar, water and ammonia. After rubbing the place of sting, then apply a compress. You can replace this solution with lemon juice or even in extreme cases with urine. These measures will help to remove the edema and reduce the rate of digestion of the poison by the body. If you develop allergic reactions, you should immediately take the drug "Cordiamin", as well as antihistamine medicine (funds "Suprastin", "Tavegil", etc.). A quick call to a doctor is a prerequisite to avoid dangerous consequences.
What could be the consequences of biting hornets
As a rule, the sting of hornets is not too dangerous forrights. However, the consequences depend on the presence of an allergic reaction, as well as the localization of the site of the bite. Of course, they are very dangerous if they are in the neck, throat, head, and also where the largest vessels of the circulatory system pass through the person. In fact then the poison can, having got in a blood, very quickly to extend and reach a brain. The main complications with bites of hornets: edema Quincke, urticaria, a violation of the heart (sometimes until it stops), suffocation.
How to protect yourself from bites
In fact, the hornet, whose bite is so frightening,- a sufficiently peaceful representative of insects. If he is not touched and provoked, he will not attack. But if the attack has already begun, then the whole family will join it. How can you prevent the stings of these insects from turning against you?