"I know some people think me crazy, but I am no masochist, and only occasionally am stung on purpose. When it does happen, I initially react as anyone else would – cursing, more than I should admit. Then I get out my notebook and stopwatch, sit down and make notes."
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Experience: I have been stung by 150 species of insect (May 11, 2018)
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Justin O. Schmidt
Justin Orvel Schmidt (March 23, 1947 – February 18, 2023) was an American entomologist, author, and creator of the Schmidt sting pain index.
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