It’s stinger season! Stinger season is officially from October to May. Take care around coastal waters and if someone is stung make sure you know what to do: Call triple zero (000) for help  Douse the area with vinegar 撚 Pull off tentacles  Get the injured person to hospital  In extreme cases, perform CPR. | NT Health | Facebook

🐝 The Buzz on Bee Stingers Stinging Mechanism: A bee’s stinger is a complex apparatus designed to defend. It is a modified ovipositor that delivers venom through a hollow needle-like structure . Barbed Design: The stinger is equipped with barbs that latch onto the victim, ensuring venom is effectively delivered. This barbing makes the stinger difficult to withdraw, often leading to the bee’s demise . Venom Delivery: When a bee stings, muscles pump venom down through the stinger and into the tar