The 7 Sting Levels
Follow our journey through the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, streamed live on pump.fun via STING token. From mild discomfort to the most intense pain known to science. Each level is carefully selected for educational value and safety.
Challenge Progress
Level 1: Fire Ant
Solenopsis invicta
The imported red fire ant delivers a painful sting that feels like a burning match. They often sting multiple times, creating a characteristic pattern of small blisters.
Risks
- • Multiple stings possible
- • Blisters and itching
- • Risk of secondary infection
Educational Value
- • Ant colony structure
- • Fire ant invasion biology
- • Pain mechanism in ant stings
Level 2: Paper Wasp
Polistes dominula
Paper wasps build distinctive umbrella-shaped nests. Their sting is more intense than fire ants, with a sharp, burning pain that can last 30-60 minutes.
Risks
- • More intense pain than fire ants
- • Swelling and redness
- • Potential for multiple stings
Educational Value
- • Wasp vs ant differences
- • Paper nest construction
- • Social wasp behavior
Level 3: Bald-faced Hornet
Dolichovespula maculata
Large, aggressive wasps with distinctive white markings. Their sting is significantly more painful than paper wasps, with intense burning and throbbing pain.
Risks
- • Intense pain lasting hours
- • Significant swelling
- • Risk of systemic reactions
Educational Value
- • Hornet evolution and ecology
- • Defensive behavior patterns
- • Venom composition differences
Level 4: Velvet Ant (Cow Killer)
Dasymutilla occidentalis
Despite the name, this is actually a wingless wasp. The female delivers an extremely painful sting described as "unbearable" - hence the nickname "cow killer."
Risks
- • Extremely intense pain
- • Long-lasting discomfort (up to 30 minutes)
- • Psychological impact
Educational Value
- • Mimicry and warning coloration
- • Wingless wasp evolution
- • Pain threshold research
Level 5: Tarantula Hawk Wasp
Pepsis grossa
One of the most painful stings known to science. The pain is immediate, intense, and can cause temporary paralysis. However, the pain subsides relatively quickly.
Risks
- • Extremely intense pain
- • Temporary paralysis
- • Risk of fainting
Educational Value
- • Parasitoid wasp biology
- • Tarantula hunting behavior
- • Pain research applications
Level 6: Bullet Ant
Paraponera clavata
The ultimate test - often considered the most painful insect sting. The pain is described as "pure, intense, brilliant pain" that can last 24 hours or more.
Risks
- • Most intense pain possible
- • Long-lasting pain (24+ hours)
- • Potential for shock
Educational Value
- • Amazon rainforest ecology
- • Indigenous pain rituals
- • Pain neuroscience research
Level 7: Mystery Sting
TBD
The final challenge - a mystery sting that will be revealed based on community research and scientific discovery. This level represents the unknown frontiers of entomological pain research.
Risks
- • Unknown intensity
- • Unpredictable reactions
- • Experimental nature
Educational Value
- • Research methodology
- • Scientific discovery
- • Community collaboration
Important Safety Notice
All insect stings in this challenge are conducted under medical supervision with proper safety protocols. These insects are selected because they are non-lethal to healthy adults, but risks include allergic reactions, secondary infections, and intense pain. Always consult medical professionals before attempting any similar activities.
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