What does a bee sting feel like?

Depends on the species of bee. An entomologist named Justin Schmidt has apparently been stung, intentionally or accidentally, by many different kinds of bees and wasps. read more

That’s what a bee sting feels like. Not only is it a sharp pain, but there’s a hot, lingering effect like a terrible after-taste. I was stung on the face by two bees who were building a hive in the door of my summer camp cabin. I was also stung on the arm at a church picnic. read more

Te only time I was ever stung by a bee was when I was about 4 so I don't really remember what it feels like. I do remember being really scarred (again I was 4) and I actually had stepped on a ground hive. read more

What a Sting Looks and Feels Like. Honeybees, wasps, hornets, fire ants, and yellowjackets may look different and have different homes, but they all sting when they are upset! If a person is stung by any of these insects, the sting will feel a lot like a shot at the doctor's office. The site of the sting will feel hot and it may itch. read more