Bee Sting

[Kiltie]

My wee Breezer got stung today and her paw has swollen up.

When examining her, my wife actually found the sting among the fur on the back of the paw (it wasn't stuck in or the examination dislodged it).

Now, sometime ago, we'd seen microscopes for sale in Lidl (I think for about £40).

The sting is about 1mm total length.

Here's what it looks like under the Lidl microscope.

[viscountdallara]

Paw Breezer ( sic) !

Does the 'scope link directly to the laptop for pic downloads ?

Must get new microscope

[Kiltie]

Yes, it came with a USB camera which fits in where the eye-pieces go.

Most Lidl / Aldi purchases like this don't actually get used and then go for jumble sale or something.

We're actually amazed it works so well.

[viscountdallara]

Cheers.... Will investigate !!

Hope Breezer is not so 'pawly' now !!

[bexVN]

I hope Breezer is feeling OK. Great pics though. Shame it was a bee, no more bee now!

[Kiltie]

bexVN said:

I hope Breezer is feeling OK.

The swelling was down this morning thanks.

bexVN said:

Shame it was a bee, no more bee now!

Indeed. As a mark of respect, I ordered a FoE Bee Saver Kit in Breezer's name.

[Morningside]

Kiltie said:

bexVN said:

I hope Breezer is feeling OK.

The swelling was down this morning thanks.

bexVN said:

Shame it was a bee, no more bee now!

Indeed. As a mark of respect, I ordered a FoE Bee Saver Kit in Breezer's name.

Just get loads of lavender. Mine are full of bees.

I thought bee stings were barbed? Or is that only honeybees?

[bexVN]

What a great idea . I'm glad all seems fine this morning