The audio clip features Coyote Peterson, a wildlife expert, discussing his experiences with various insects and their stings. He recounts his previous encounters with harvester ants, fire ants, and scorpions, and expresses apprehension for his upcoming encounter with the cow killer, a species of ground wasp. He mentions that the cow killer is ranked as the fourth most painful sting in the insect kingdom, with rumors suggesting that the pain can be so intense it could potentially kill a cow.
Despite the potential danger, Peterson is willing to undergo the experience to educate his audience about the effects of these encounters. He explains that he is moving up the insect sting pain index, preparing for a sting from the bullet ant, which is ranked as the most painful sting. He also reveals that he is not looking forward to the pain and discomfort he might experience.
The audio then shifts to a conversation between Peterson and his co-host, Mark. They discuss their plan to capture a velvet ant, another species of ground wasp. Peterson explains that he will try to isolate the ant on his skin using a glass, and if that does not work, he will use entomology forceps to hold the ant and let it sting him.
After the sting, Peterson describes the intense pain, which he compares to the pain of a charlie horse. He also mentions the red blotching around the sting site and the tingling sensation around it, which he speculates is the venom spreading. Despite the intense pain, he insists that he is one step closer to being stung by the bullet ant.
Finally, Peterson concludes the clip with a message to his audience, encouraging them to stay safe and avoid potential encounters with dangerous insects. He also teases the upcoming episode featuring his encounter with the tarantula hawk.
1. The speaker, Coyote Peterson, has been stung by various insects including harvester ants, fire ants, and scorpions in the past.
2. He is moving up the insect sting pain index and is about to be stung by the cow killer.
3. The cow killer, a species of ground wasp, is the fourth most painful sting in the insect kingdom.
4. The sting is said to be so intense it can kill a cow, but there are no reported cases of cows or humans dying from a velvet ant sting.
5. The velvet ant has a very durable exoskeleton and a stinger that is about as long as the entire length of the abdomen.
6. The sting of the velvet ant is said to last for about 30 minutes.
7. The velvet ant is also known as the cow killer.
8. Coyote Peterson is about to enter the sting zone with the velvet ant.
9. He plans to hold the ant with the entomology forceps and let it sting him.
10. The sting of the velvet ant causes extreme pain and the affected area starts forming welts.
11. The venom of the velvet ant is spreading into his arm, forming red dots.
12. The pain from the sting is described as radiating and pulsating.
13. Despite the intense pain, Coyote Peterson still has to go up against the tarantula hawk.
14. Velvet ants are nomadic ground dwellers that feed primarily on nectar and have no reason to be feared.
15. If you live or are hiking in velvet ant territory, it is advised to avoid a possible sting.
16. Coyote Peterson and his crew have a compilation of all his worst bites, pinches, and stings as they work their way up to the bullet ant challenge.