Big bee in the house this morning. DH at the allotment so I opened the windows thinking that it would find its way out.
Was upstairs pottering about. No sign of it - no buzzing or anything else that would alert me to the fact that it had, clearly, attached itself to the back of my leggings.
Went to sit down, only to experience what was a very sharp pain between the butt cheeks. Shot off the chair to see this poor bee on the floor. It’s not dead - but it didn’t leave the stinger in me - so I’m actually hoping it might survive. I believe they only die if they leave the stinger behind but I’m not sure how accurate that is.
But Jesus… how sore is my arse?!!!! I’ve never been stung before. Had to sit in a damp flannel for half an hour. Although it’s difficult to see, with the help of a mirror and some contortion I can see a large lump and the damn thing is still throbbing mightily. This was three hours ago and I’ve no more serious symptoms that would lead me to believe that it’s anything other than a minor nuisance but sitting down flaming hurts! I’ve taken an antihistamine in the hope that might ease the throbbing a bit.
Could only happen to me. My DH - who loves all wildlife was more concerned about the bee than my painful bottom. 🤣