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I have been intentionally stung and bitten by some of the most painful insects that inhabit our planet. I did all this for science. After enduring many ordeals, I'm ready to reveal the details of the 10 most painful stings and bites I've ever encountered . When we, you'll understand why it's the only insect in the world to score 10 out of 10 Welcome back to that brave wilderness Wild Files. Before we get into these rankings, I want you to know how we came up with this list. The Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Index (BSI) is our official ranking tool that rates each insect bite or sting based on three factors. Fear. Look at the size of that ant. What, are you kidding me Pain. Ah.
Oh, and burning was very severe, extremely itchy. Each organism receives a score out of 10 in these three categories and then the average is calculated to, with all the stitches I got, it's hard to describe that pain and agony in a single video, but I'll try . Here is the 10th place. Something is flying there. got it. Yes, let's start with the bandit hornet from Borneo. This insect is twice the size of a normal wasp due to their aggressive nature, they are definitely Bandit hornets are very territorial and will fight back violently if their nest is threatened I was very happy that we only encountered one of them, far from the nest.
Unlike bees, wasps can sting repeatedly, and they can do so without losing their venomous stinger, which is why it is However, nothing prepared me for what happened that day. Okay, I have to catch up to three. Ah, yes, it stings. Ah. Ah, yes. Take it off. Ah, escaped. Oh my friend. It stung me. After about 10 minutes, my hand started to itch intensely, which was unusual because it usually And the fire that came with it never really subsided. Okay, let's watch this. I forgot to monitor this for at least half an hour, friends. So, the pain of that wasp sting is commensurate with its terrifying size, which is why it's a perfect fit to start this list with a BSI score of 8.2 out of 10 But in ninth
place, there is one of the scariest bees you will ever see We found it flying around the hotel we were staying at while on a trip to Borneo. What you are looking at is a giant black carpenter bee. Honestly, it looks like a Decepticon. That is very big. Like an animatronic bee. Okay, here. I'll take this into a container so we Be careful. These carpenter bees are one of the largest bees in the world, and they are quite terrifying to look at. But despite their size, they are generally not that aggressive unless directly threatened Anyway, we don't generally think of bee stings as causing extreme pain, but what you're about to see next may change your opinion. I'm not looking forward to this. This is
always the hardest part, the stitching. Okay, I'll just sew it here when I say three. I have to get out of here Wow, that black carpenter bee stung well. Oh, the pain very hot. And the biggest surprise was that the swelling Oh, my hand is ridiculously swollen, which is why it received a BSI score of 8.3 out of 10 This is another reminder that size plays a role, as does how much they were provoked at the time of the sting Wow, there are only two stitches in this video. I need to look into this.
I do n't know what this is. And eighth place in the BSI goes to Mammoth Wasp Yes, there really is wasp named Mammoth, and it's very rare. Mammoth wasps are among the largest wasps in the world, easily growing to 2 inches long And like many other stinging insects, only female wasps can sting. They mainly use the sting to paralyze beetle larvae found underground, so that they can lay their eggs in them and prepare food for their young So they don't usually That's until I arrive. My heart is now. It's been hard for me to prepare myself, but this is the right time. That's three. One, two, three. Oh, it's biting me.
It stung many times. As the huge wasp repeatedly I. Okay, but the initial pain of the sting was surprisingly mild, then the real pain set in, my arm was as numb as a broken bone, and this huge wasp scored 8.5 out of 10 on the BSI . All of the first three positions in this top 10 list are comes next is our first bite. If a bite ranks higher than those stings you can imagine how painful it would be. These sea worms, used as bait in fishing, are found in the mud on the shore and have the ability to bite in the opposite direction Unlike other worms, the bloodworm are reinforced with proteins that contain copper, making them very strong and sharp
. If you don't want to worry about those copper jaws, their bite, yes, it is venomous. After collecting a lot of bloodworms on that cloudy coastal day, I decided to test this worm bite Once it grabs hold, it doesn't want to let go. Okay, that's three. One, two, still makes me Those copper jaws gripping my skin and the venomous saliva coursing around the bite made it one of the most unpleasant bites I've ever endured All this made the bloodworm stand on par with the giant wasp with a score of 8.5 out of 10 on the BSI. But surprisingly, the next creature is another species of insect, but this one bearded fire worm, one of the most terrifying worms that inhabit our seas. When diving off the
south coast of Florida, they are easy to spot because they thick white stripe along their body. But it's not a cuddly, soft fur Bearded fireworms are. Another thing is that they That's why I brought these fireworms ashore so I could test their flammability and Ready? One, two, three. Yes, it hurts a lot. Within moments of those thorns touching my skin, the pain began and continued to increase with each passing minute you can already see it turning red. The burning continued, and my forearm began to swell and burn badly with stinging wounds pain and discomfort caused by this In fact, even as I sit here today, the swelling at that puncture site suddenly So, I have to say that I am absolutely right in giving Fireworm a 9 out of 10 on the BSI
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time for me to see if the tarantula hawk stitch lived up to its notoriety. Look how big its piercing is friends. This is on another level. The most severe pain. Um. Okay, let 's get started. That's three. One, two, three. Oh, the tarantula hawk didn't seem to sting at all The pain was terrible and the bruises very hot. It was an adrenaline- filled intensity, but it, after a few days, my hand became completely swollen, painful, and itchy, making it almost top of the BSI with a score of 9 out of 10 tarantula hawk was definitely a terrifying experience. But now we're heading deep into the rainforest,
where I encounter one of the most famous creatures in Brave Wilderness history. The fourth worst bites and stings I've ever experienced were from bullet ants. Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, these ants grow to about an inch long, making them bullet ant didn't become infamous because of its size. The real reason it has bullet in its name is because of the terrible pain it causes. As is the case with many ants you do bullet ant injects venom through a large stinger at the end of its abdomen During the years I spent filming in Costa Rica, I was always careful to avoid bullet ants And then I had to intentionally take a bullet ant sting to put it on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Index. This can be very painful. The time has started, 60 seconds.
Let's get started. The camera is running. One, two, three. Oh, you can see that sucker going in. Oh. I'm the first to say, I won't get bitten by a bullet again, not even for 60 seconds, which is not That pain was so intense and unbearable . Um, it feels like a bullet went through my hand pumping poison into my body. The paner toxin in that poison didn't stop that hell. The pain continued until the next day which is why I gave this bullet ant sting a score of 9.1 out of 10. Okay, now we're officially into the medal section, the three most painful third place is creature I never expected to see while hiking in Malaysia. But one could forget its terrifying appearance.
This is the Black Flame Centipede (the largest centipede). With bright orange legs and a yellow belly, these giant jerboas Instead of fangs like snakes, they have modified front legs called 'forciples', which are like curved claws that fold under their heads Moreover, this Black Flame Centipede This nocturnal creature On that sweltering day in Borneo, I knew this bite would be very severe. That is really very dangerous. Once the pain started, I warned my team to be careful, saying I couldn't control it Okay, are you all ready? Let's do this. Okay, that's three. One, I have to leave it. Locke. Locke, help me Luckily Lockie arrived and was able to control the centipede before I could let it go it was a constant pain, a constant burning, growing by the minute
remember my body shaking with fear of what would happen next. Oh my God. But after 24 hours, the pain thankfully subsided. The was 9.6 out of 10. Okay, now we're officially in second place, and that's a stretch. This small desert creature is so venomous that it is the only scorpion on record to cause death in the United States. Second on our list is the Arizona Bark Scorpion. Looking at its delicate long claws and small body you wouldn't guess that it holds the title of the most venomous scorpion in the United States. But the venom from its tiny stinger is so potent that it can lead to muscle spasms, slurred speech, drooling, and even temporary paralysis
was fully prepared for the possibility that I would need medical attention after this. But I had no idea how terrible it would be right after it happened. This is likely to be that dangerous creature This is probably what sent me to the hospital. That's three. One, Wow. Oh. Oh, it hurts so much. Oh, this is terrible. My body immediately went into turmoil. It felt like an electric shock and a fire all at once First I lost feeling in my hand, then my wrist, and then my elbow It causes more pain than bullion It's a lot more painful than bullion. Just then, I felt like my arm was going to be paralyzed My whole arm But that night, fortunately, the cramps subsided.
Fortunately, I did was so bad, it There's only one reason this doesn't get a 10 out of 10, and that's the After all these years of rating pain on the BSI scale, it's time to tell you about the most painful bite I've ever experienced Surprisingly, this is not a rare creature from remote parts of the world. Okay, here's a cork. It's actually quite popular, and it's even made the news in the United States first place also known as the murder hornet. This giant firefly's wingspan can span over 3 inches, and its large jaws are, its prey. Moreover, in presence of cytotoxic and neurotoxic compounds in its venom makes this insect extremely dangerous. Given how scary this stitch looked to me I now have to warn you to take appropriate precautions when viewing it
Um, this is very strong, friends. This is very scary. I have to say this is an extreme sting test. That's three. Ready? One, Um. Oh. Oh, the stitch came out. Oh, that's so sad. That. Yes, that wasp drove its sting deep into my arm with extraordinary force and fury Nothing can compare to the damage caused by this single stitch. That stitch didn't just completely changed my pain level. That murder hornet sting And the consequences that followed were much worse. My entire arm itched and swelled up like a balloon, and the pain So, I give the Japanese giant hornet, aka the murder hornet, 10 out of 10 points and place it in first Now,
thanks to years of hard work and experimentation by the Brave Wilderness team, all of those defense systems have been compared and ranked You are welcome.
