Asian giant hornets are deadly and should not be messed with - TomoNews

SHANXI PROVINCE, CHINA — With a strong El Nino in 2016, parts of Asia may have more to worry about as the extreme heat may bring about more aggressive attacks from the world's biggest hornet.

National Geographic reports that asian giant hornets, which are native to East and Southeast Asia, are about 4 to 5 centimeters long with roughly 1-centimeter-long stingers.

The vespa mandarinia tend to target bees but have been known to attack humans when disturbed. In 2013, 42 people died and more than 1,000 others were injured after a vicious spate of attacks in China's Shanxi province.

According to Live Science, they're able to travel up to 100 kilometers at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, much faster than a person can run.

Hornets sting their victims repeatedly, releasing a potent venom containing eight different chemicals that attract more hornets to the victim, potentially causing anaphylactic shock and renal failure.

Experts advise that the best way to be safe is to steer clear of any nests, which are often located underground or in tree stumps, according to National Geographic.

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[elissamobley]

One landed on me once, it felt like heaven, it didn't sting me, it didn't want to leave though, it followed me everywhere, it rested on my shoulder and flipped my book pages for me, it was a queen as well, I miss her, she was amazing.

[evilsoundcloudrapper]

Giant Asian hornets are dangerous and shouldn't be messed with? Ya don't say!!!

[interstellarbruce]

those hornets are the domain species. they allow humanity to exist under there supervision.

[IIIIII]

People would be more afraid if they were called "African killer hornets".

[stonewall]

"Hornets on a plane" This time, Samuel L. Jackson is not playing around.

Once you master kung fu, you can punch hornets out of the air.

[iattacku]

thanks tomo news i was gonna go kick a bunch of hornets nests but your amazing advice stopped me

[ShadowDeist]

asian gaint hornet vs austallia gaint spiders.

[strawberrycloroxbleach]

Asian Giant Hornet Relationship with Humans
Oddly enough, these incredibly large and indeed dangerous Insects, are actually eaten by people who share the habitat of the Asian Giant Hornet. The Asian Giant Hornet is consumed by some as a regular source of food and is most commonly deep fried or served as a Hornet sashimi. Despite the fact that the venom of the Asian Giant Hornet is incredibly potent, it is only in rare cases when the person is more vulnerable, that it is actually the poison that has caused them to die. In Japan alone, 40 people are killed every year by stings from Asian Giant Hornets but fatalities are mainly caused by allergic reactions, often from multiple stings.

[DudeManBoroMan]

who else saw this video for a second and was like NOPE

[foxylady]

Glad I live far away from there....They look evil

[majinstar]

it's like when i'm eating food. (not be messes with)

[PaulA-zphn]

Had hundreds of these flying around during my 10 meditation retreat in rural Thailand. Had it not been for the meditation, I think I would have lost my mind....or ditched the Buddhist no killing philosophy got myself a flame thrower!

we now need an post apocalyptic movie about how hornets conquered the earth from the superior human race which lives hidden underground

[NandaRoxNUShould]

"Asian giant hornets are deadly and should not be messed with"

Awe man! I was going to get a giant hornets nest down and take it to my grand mothers retirememt home because she likes fresh honey oh so much. Gosh darn it! There goes that plan!

[aultunwhite]

they are more badass than japanese hornets?/

[byronchavarria]

Asian Giant Hornets Are Found In The United States And We Dont Use Kilometres We Use Miles Only

[byronchavarria]

ASIAN GIANT HORNETS ALSO BEEN FOUND IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

[rockamuse]

Whoa, I'm so lucky that i'm not in China. Or else I might get to be the Giant Hornet's next target!

[EuropeYear]

It's okay, people... Just be sure to take an electric Pokémon with you (like Pikachu) as those Beedrill are weak to electric type.

[fhantom]

these giant hornets will become the new mosquitos in the near future... maybe