Stung by Dwarf Lion

[Liquid]

Wasnt paying enough attention today and got stung by a dwarf lion.  Took two spines in the top pf my right hand.  I was the most painful experience i can remember. it was intense.  Like being stabbed, burned by steam, and stung by 20 hornets all in a 3x3" space of the top of my hand.  I got two barbs pretty deep directly in, could see the holes and all.  Started off not too bad for about 15 minutes, and then built to a mind numbing pitch within the span of 90 minutes.  At its height I was basically laughing and crying from the endorphins.  At 3 hrs it tapered off, and by 3.5 hours it was just a dull ache.

My hand is swolen, but otherwise seems fine...hopefully it wont be black and blue tomorrow....

In conclusion; yikes!

[ramblnpony]

Yikes is an understatement! I wonder if aqua gloves would have prevented the spines from penetrating. I read somewhere once that some natives would commit suicide from the intense pain when stung. Glad you survived and I wish you a speedy recovery for your hand. 

[Liquid]

Suicide!  Wow, well, if you can get through the 3 hours then you're fine.  Swelling is nearly gone, the hand feels like it has a bruise (despite no bruise being visible).  Watchng carefullly for necrosis, or blood poisoning etc...  Doesnt seem to be too bad now two days later, just sore.

[Greatwhite]

Did you happen to get any super powers?  Have you tried breathing under water yet?  Please keep me posted!

[exv152]

Just curious, you don't mention anything about it, but did you actually seek medical attention?

[Liquid]

Just curious, you don't mention anything about it, but did you actually seek medical attention?

Did not and have not sought medical attention, though i was prepared to do so if the symptoms progressed beyond pain in the hand. 

No superpowers

[ajm1961]

If the pain is anything like bullet ants, then you would qualify as a tribe hunter!

(see: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/beast-hunter/videos/wearing-a-glove-of-venomous-ants/)

Sounds absolutely dreadful!
Hope you recover with no further issues!

[Bob P]

If this happens again, all you can do is submerge your hand in the hottest tap
water you can handle for 5 minutes or so. Heat is all that breaks down the venom, nothing any Dr. can do about it.