How To Survive a Killer Bee Attack

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Africanized honeybees, also called killer bees, can be far more aggressive than other types. Here's how to survive when they're on the rampage.

To complete this How-To you will need:

The ability to run quickly
Soap and water
A flat, straight-edged object (optional)

Warning: Seek immediate medical attention if you feel sick, have trouble breathing, experience severe swelling, or exhibit any other signs of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

Step 1: Run

Run away as quickly as possible. Avoid swatting or crushing any bees, as this will only worsen the attack. Getting out of there as fast as you can is the best way to neutralize them. Run for at least 100 yards.

Tip: Don't swat at the bees or wave your arms. Bees are attracted to movements.

Step 2: Protect your head

As you run, pull your shirt over your head to protect your ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. If you can't do that, use your hands to protect your face, leaving spaces between your fingers so you can see.

Step 3: Find shelter

Immediately seek the shelter of a building or vehicle. A few bees might follow you indoors, but in a well-lit area the bees can become confused and head for a window.

Tip: Water does not count as shelter. The bees won't swim, but they'll probably still be waiting for you when you come up for air.

Step 4: Get the stingers out

Once you reach safety, scrape the stingers out of your skin using your fingernails or any other flat, straight-edged surface. Never pull stingers out with your fingers or tweezers. That will just squeeze more venom into your skin.

Step 5: Clean the welts

When the stingers are out, clean the welts with soap and water like you would any other wound.

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  • How to survive a Killer Bee Attack:

    You Will Need:

    Ability to run quickly

    Me: D: Oh no I'm screwed!

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  • @xXLinkonpark52Xx think so

  • @MrJack123455 probably, i think it depends on what kind of bee it is.

  • i can tolerate 1858 bee stings LOLOLOL

  • Run as fast as you fucking can, but don't move a lot because they are attracted to movement. #LOLFUCKLOGIC

  • I can tolerate 970 bee stings. :D

  • You will need:

    Ability to run quickly

    Thinking---> GTFO fat people :\

  • Step 1: Run fast but don't move

    Step 2:Turn on all the lights in your house and close the door.

    Step 3: Take a bath

  • my dad had a friend in the army who got attacked by kiler bees. he jumped into a pond and let his cap float on the surface and breathed the air in the cap so the bees couldn't get to his face.

  • So how am I going to get away if they are attracted to movement?

  • How to survive a bee attack:

    1.) Don't run.

    2.) Tell the bees that hornets are cooler.

    3.) Walk away like a boss.

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