Bug Bites

Aug 6, 2024

Explore the quirky and sometimes painful world of bug bites, from those caused by insect mouths to those from their, let's say, less conventional body parts! Engage in a lively debate about what really constitutes a bug bite and hear personal anecdotes that range from comical to cringe-worthy. Discover the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, ranking the agony of various insect stings. Along the way, enjoy humorous insights into bizarre insect behaviors and the effectiveness of oatmeal baths as a remedy for itchy encounters!

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ANECDOTE

The Mysterious Case of Sam

Sam Schultz shared a story about the real Sam disappearing and becoming a bush pilot or living a carefree Florida Keys lifestyle.
Hank Green added humor about bush pilot licensing and shared a story about a forgetful bush pilot who forgot a passenger for a week.

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Defining Bug Bites Broadly

"Bug bite" is a loose term for any arthropod bite or sting causing an ouchy sensation.
The biting appendage can be the mouth or even the 'butt' as in stings from bees or wasps.

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Schmidt Sting Pain Index Origins

In the early 1980s, Justin Schmidt developed a sting pain index rating stings from 1 to 4.
He documented pain levels by self-experimentation, giving scientific and poetic descriptions of sting pain.

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