2006-10-10 01:04:22 · 6 answers · asked by emma w 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The venom of a honey bee is called Apitoxin.
It is a complex mixture of proteins, which is acidic and similar to snake venom and also nettle stings.
It can be deactivated with ethanol, and according to urban legend, alkali. I cannot confirm if this is true (Alkali most likely neutralises the acidity, but it won't affect the other poisons involved)
2006-10-10 01:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by iMacThere4iAm 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is just called venom - but if you want to know what is in it I found this:
"Bee venom is hemorrhagic, differing from snake (viper) venom, which is a coagulant. As well as containing: apamine, melittin, phospholipase, hyaluronidase, which have the opposing action of inhibiting the nervous system, and stimulating the heart and the adrenal glands; the venom also contains the mineral substances, volatile organic acids, formic acid, hydrochloric acid, ortho-phosphoric acid. Also present are some antibiotics, an enzyme – phospholipase A, as well as two amino acids rich in sulphur methionine and cystine. Sulphur is the main element in inducing the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands, and in protecting the body against infections."
2006-10-10 01:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by peggy*moo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh....bee venom!
2006-10-10 01:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bee venom?
2006-10-10 01:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by kitkat_rulez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but it should be named after my bl**dy wife !
2006-10-11 07:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personaly call it "ouch" or "dammit"
2006-10-10 01:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by loose kannen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋