What should you do after a bee sting?

Scrape the stinger out.

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  1. Pinch the stinger out
  2. Scrape the stinger out ✔
  3. Leave the stinger in

Why: Scraping rather than pinching helps remove a bee stinger and reduce venom release.

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Answer: Scrape the stinger out. Scraping rather than pinching helps remove a bee stinger and reduce venom release.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Never Pinch a Bee Sting
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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