A wasp uses its sting to paralyze prey for wasp larvae and as a weapon against a perceived threat.
Heres what a wasp sting looks like close up and how it works.
It may be a small comfort to know that male wasps do not sting.
There is a sac at the base which contains the venom.
Breathing will become very difficult because of the massive swelling and some may even have cardiac reactions.
Friends and family should be told where its kept in case of an emergency.
Their sting can be painful to humans but it is simply a defense against possible threats and attacks.
