A paper wasp got me twice on the back of my right hand yesterday, about .7” apart, then once on left arm. I treated all with Lanacane. The left arm hit diminished after treatment pretty quickly. The right hand double hit diminished too, tho’ not as much. No real swelling. Now 12 hours later I’ve awoken early and the back of my hand has developed moderate swelling (not awful, very slight discoloration of ~ 3 sq. inches), there’s some moderate general soreness in the area, fingers seem fine above the first joint (MCP). I have not experienced this in the past - granted I’ve never been stung twice or thrice (and 2 stings in close proximity, too.) I HAVE had my ring finger swell quite a bit after a sting right on the joint just above my wedding ring.
This though is almost like one time when I sprained some ligaments in my hand. I expect it to be much shorter lived, of course.
But, curiosity: Effect of the venom only? It seems like a lot for a double paper wasp sting. Possible localized allergic reaction of some sort?
BTW, 1st inning, wasps 3, Paul R. 0.
2nd inning, wasps 0, Paul R. 5.
3rd inning called due to 2nd inning death of entire wasp team by poison, and incineration of their home and children.
;-)