Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Kindly do the following to overcome the symptoms: 1. Remove the Stinger by scraping the area with a fingernail or by using tweezers to remove it. Don t pinch the stinger as it would inject more venom. 2. Control Swelling by keeping ice-packs on the bite area. If the site is your arm or leg, you need to keep it elevated. 3. Treat Symptoms (a) For pain, take an over-the-counter painkiller like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. (b) For itchiness, take an antihistamine like loratidine or cetrizine. You can also apply a mixture of baking soda and water or calamine lotion. It might take 2-5 days for the area to heal. Keep it clean to prevent infection. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.