Coyote Peterson gets stung by fire ants to educate viewers on how to avoid and treat the stings. Fire ants are an invasive species that can deliver painful and venomous stings. Coyote intentionally provokes the ants to sting him, resulting in around 450-500 stings on his feet. He then demonstrates how to relieve the pain and itching using cold water and a product called Fire Out. Coyote emphasizes the importance of getting out of the ant mound, washing the affected area, and seeking medical help if necessary. He also shows the aftermath of the stings, which includes pustules and swelling, and how Fire Out can provide quick relief.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The red imported fire ant was accidentally introduced to the United States from South America in the early 1930s.
2. Fire ants have become a major agricultural and urban pest throughout the southeastern US.
3. Eradication of fire ants is virtually impossible due to their established stronghold.
4. Thousands of people fall victim to fire ant stings every year.
5. Fire ants inject a neurotoxic venom that makes their victim feel intense pain.
6. The venom causes a burning sensation, followed by itching and swelling.
7. Fire ant stings can cause anaphylactic shock in rare cases.
8. The most effective way to treat fire ant stings is to get the ants off the skin, wash the affected area with water, and apply a product like Fire Out to reduce the burning sensation.
9. Fire Out is a product that can provide immediate relief from fire ant stings.
10. There are three stages of fire ant stings: the stings themselves, the immediate aftermath, and the 24-hour effect.
11. Fire ant stings can cause pustules to form on the skin, which is the body's natural reaction to the venom.
12. Applying Fire Out can eliminate the discomfort from fire ant stings immediately.
13. The venom from fire ants is composed of 95% insoluble alkaloids that the body forces to the skin's surface in the form of pustules.