Got back from a trip yesterday evening and was walking to the pool because it needed cleaning a little. Of course I was barefoot and had my hands full with a couple of beers and my cell phone. When I stepped on him I felt his stinger pierce my skin, hit the bone on my toe, and ride the bone back into my foot. I wouldnt wish that kind of pain on my worst enemy. I was hollering and cursing so much my neighbor called and asked if I needed help. Worst part of it all was I spilled my beer. My foot swelled up pretty bad and I was in agony for about 4 hours afterward but it was fine this morning. I found out today that if ya put oragel on a sting it will become numb just like your gums when you use it so I'll have to try that next time. I've seen some nasty injury pics on the internet from them bastages but that didn't happen to me. Any of y'all ever been stung by one?