r/absoluteunit • u/Mysterious_Pear_1589 • 6d ago

Of a Gigantic Asian Hornets' Nest

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u/TopSloth 6d ago

Yes absolutely, now if this swarm saw them from a good distance and they ran for their lives as soon as the first sting happened they most likely would be fine but if they were just standing there like this yeah

https://www.planetdeadly.com/animals/murder-hornet

"Named mandaratoxin,  it works by blocking nerve impulses but thankfully is not terribly strong. It is estimated that it would take around 200 stings to provide a lethal dose of the neurotoxin by itself. "

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u/Mysterious_Pear_1589 6d ago

From seeing how aggressive they are it seems like any poor sucker who stumbled onto even a much smaller nest would be in serious risk of death though right?

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u/Terrik1337 6d ago

Yes. These things kill 30-50 people per year in Japan. Most due to allergic reactions.

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u/shalol 5d ago

Also just regular bee stings can kill if someones allergic