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Among the lepidopterans, neither the adult nor the caterpillar possesses this type of sting apparatus. Instead, stinging caterpillars bear specialized nettling or urticaceous setae or spines. These structures are hollow and contain toxins from poison-gland cells to which they are joined.
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www.ag.auburn.edu/enpl/bulletins/caterpillar/caterpilla...
www.ag.auburn.edu/enpl/bulletins/caterpillar/caterpillar.htm
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Bee Sting Treatment Tips ... Anything that you might take for a bee sting will usually work well with a caterpillar sting. Technically, a caterpillar does not sting as it does not have a stinger. It actually delivers venom through the hairs and spines on its body.
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www.ehow.com/how_4474728_treat-caterpillar-sting.html
www.ehow.com/how_4474728_treat-caterpillar-sting.html
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Most people know that bees, wasps, hornets and some ants can sting to defend themselves or their nests. Only a few people realize, ... Young caterpillars often feed in groups. Sting severity increases with size of caterpillar. Puss caterpillar stings are often more severe than those of other caterpillars.
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www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef003.asp
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Treatment & Medication: Caterpillar Envenomation ... caterpillar envenomations, caterpillar bite, caterpillar sting, Megalopyge opercularis, M opercularis, caterpillar dermatitis, erucism, dermatitis, lepidopterism, Lepidoptera, Arthropoda, Insecta, puss caterpillar, asp, Lonomia...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/772949-overview
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The most deadly jellyfish is the box jellyfish from Australia. Vinegar is definitely recommended for this species. If you suspect a box jellyfish sting, seek emergency treatment immediately ... Jellyfish Sting Treatment - Will urine relieve the pain of a jellyfish stin...
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firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/ht/06_jellyfish.htm
firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/ht/06_jellyfish.htm
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For a box jellyfish sting, after treatment with vinegar or alcohol, use the pressure-immobilization technique. ... Leave bandages intact until medical personnel are available for treatment. ... Fibromyalgia Treatment...
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firstaid.webmd.com/wilderness-jellyfish-sting-treatment
firstaid.webmd.com/wilderness-jellyfish-sting-treatment
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Treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. It is important to note that no specific antivenom is available to counteract the poison injected by the insect. The majority of problems requiring medical treatment result from an allergic reaction to the sting.
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firstaid.webmd.com/bee-and-wasp-stings-treatment
firstaid.webmd.com/bee-and-wasp-stings-treatment
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; Puss Caterpillar; Flannel Moth; Click on image to ... Contact with these causes a burning sensation and inflammation that can be as painful as a bee sting. The irritation may last for 1 or 2 days and may be accompanied by nausea during the first few hours. Usually the contact site reddens and swells much like a bee sting.
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hortipm.tamu.edu/pestprofiles/chewing/asp/asp.html
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The California Poison Control System (CPCS) serves the people of California with a single, toll-free emergency hotline number 1-800-222-1222. ... The California Poison Control System (CPCS) provides immediate, free and expert treatment advice and referral over the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous or toxic substances.
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