tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1231978308107388993.post7226379189823497678..comments2024-02-11T19:16:26.189+09:00Comments on Japan: Home Sweet Home: YakuzaGeorge and Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13108900417270606336noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1231978308107388993.post-8716666116213988562014-05-21T13:02:40.998+09:002014-05-21T13:02:40.998+09:00I read that the venom is composed of 8 chemicals. ...I read that the venom is composed of 8 chemicals. Each chemical has a specific purpose. One of the chemicals cause kidney failure. Another chemical causes human skin to melt. Another chemical causes the pain you described.You're very lucky that you didn't go into shock. I'd be REALLY cautious of another sting as you may have used up any immunity you may have towards the venom. Our hospital is well prepared for suzumebachi stings. Take care.George and Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108900417270606336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1231978308107388993.post-88274698458761050952014-05-20T15:02:00.967+09:002014-05-20T15:02:00.967+09:00I have been stung twice (on the first encounter) a...I have been stung twice (on the first encounter) and managed to not have to go to the hospital, though my throat was swelling a bit. The spot where I was stung (on top of my head) was throbbing for a four days afterward - the way your head hurts for a few seconds after you accidently run into a low beam, except it was constant.<br /><br />I managed to get away before the rest of the nest came out.Kevinhttp://www.bastish.net/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1231978308107388993.post-23133088624328358932014-05-16T09:28:41.858+09:002014-05-16T09:28:41.858+09:00I never imagined I would have this much respect fo...I never imagined I would have this much respect for an insect. Keep your jacket zipped up and take care...and be careful with the colors you are wearing.George and Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13108900417270606336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1231978308107388993.post-2258718240762826122014-05-15T19:41:45.915+09:002014-05-15T19:41:45.915+09:00I live in fear of these guys all summer... my grea...I live in fear of these guys all summer... my greatest fear is getting one inside my motorcycle jacket and getting stung while riding :(Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.com