@xshift Refer to the link that I have in my comments. From what I've read, the females rarely sting. If it does happen, it's uncomfortable, but not-as far as I know-as bad some of the more toxic insects. Of course, effects on someone who's allergic to insect venom could have a worse reaction.
Yes - I have communciated many times with Dr Chuck Holliday. He is by far the most knowledgeable person regarding this insect. Thats how I was brave enough to hold a female cicada killer with prey!
Good thing males can't sting! i still would be a bit creeped out if one of them landed on me! just knowing my luck a female would probably land on my face and sting me!
Phish: Yes, they are beautiful. Did you see my other videos of them flying in slow-motion? sku: I'm not so brave. It was a male, and they don't have stingers (it's in the description). I have to admit letting it land on me the first time was a bit...unsettling. :-)
@rickubis I did it for the first time too last year. I also have pictures of a female landing on me with a cicada! As long as you dont squeeze them they almost never sting! They truly are gentle giants! Nice video!!
@xshift Refer to the link that I have in my comments. From what I've read, the females rarely sting. If it does happen, it's uncomfortable, but not-as far as I know-as bad some of the more toxic insects. Of course, effects on someone who's allergic to insect venom could have a worse reaction.
rickubis 5 months ago
how bad is the females sting?
xShlFt 6 months ago
Yes - I have communciated many times with Dr Chuck Holliday. He is by far the most knowledgeable person regarding this insect. Thats how I was brave enough to hold a female cicada killer with prey!
epb471 6 months ago
Omg. I was totally holding my breath in fear until the part where you mentioned he had a fake stinger. D:
Vyocae 7 months ago
last night i got stung by one on my ribs i hate those things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hardyboy12600 9 months ago
I would call the police if that happened to me!
Moviesayer 10 months ago
Good thing males can't sting! i still would be a bit creeped out if one of them landed on me! just knowing my luck a female would probably land on my face and sting me!
laylathelezz 1 year ago
Nothing to be afraid of here. Males can't sting you.
jetfreak4 1 year ago
if that landed on my hand i would shoot it 0_0
crazyrandomness321 1 year ago
@crazyrandomness321 LOLOLOLOLOL
GrayMGrayson 1 year ago
I am almost having an anxiety attack just watching this, oh yeah FIRSTIES!
InItForTheParking 1 year ago
One Killerbee can'T kill ya.
Electroposit 1 year ago
omg i would have shite myself
amylamey16 2 years ago
Phish: Yes, they are beautiful. Did you see my other videos of them flying in slow-motion? sku: I'm not so brave. It was a male, and they don't have stingers (it's in the description). I have to admit letting it land on me the first time was a bit...unsettling. :-)
rickubis 2 years ago
@rickubis I did it for the first time too last year. I also have pictures of a female landing on me with a cicada! As long as you dont squeeze them they almost never sting! They truly are gentle giants! Nice video!!
epb471 1 year ago
@epb471 Thanks. I see that you like catching nature on film as well. Good. Did you check out the website I linked to? Great information there.
rickubis 1 year ago
beautiful creature
Phishboy26 2 years ago