From the article: Schmidt Pain Index of Insect Stings
Bee researcher Justin Schmidt used some interesting similes to describe the stings he endured while creating the sting pain index:
He described the sting of a paper wasp as "like spilling a beaker of hydrochloric acid on a paper cut."
The bald faced hornet delivered a pain "similar to getting your hand mashed in a revolving door."
And the bullet ant sting is "like fire-walking over flaming charcoal with a 3-inch rusty nail in your heel."
Tell us about your worst insect sting - how did it feel?
