General Care Discussion :: Bee Stings to a red eared slider

[ancooper]

Somehow a wasp got into my turtle tank and was stinging my turtle in the face as he tried to eat it. I am now worried about a reaction to the stings. Anyone have experience with something like this?

P.S. Crush did eventually rip the wasp in half and eat it!! Good boy.

[TheComputerGremlin]

I don't think there is anything to worry about beyond some localized swelling. Keep an eye out for secondary infection on his face (since wasps are very dirty creatures) and any odd signs, but most animals can deal with the stings fine.

[Spike 7.62]

I'm sure it happens in the wild, your turt should be fine. There may be swelling, and like thecomputergremlin said, watch out for a secondary infection.

-spike