When a wasp dies, will the venom remain in it's stinger?

Subject: When a wasp dies, will the venom remain in it's stinger?

Date: Mon May 14 16:14:44 2007
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Area of science: Zoology
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I'm asking this because after a wasp died, my friend "stung" me with it. 
Unexpected, the area swelled up a bit! I'm just wondering if this can be the 
answer to wether i am allergic to stings or not, i've never actually been 
stung by a bee before.

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