During summer activities, it's bound to happen. But how dangerous is it to accidentally swallow an insect? Swallowing a bug isn’t cause for worry. In general, your body will digest arthropods. However, certain insects that can sting or bite such as bees, wasps, fire ants, and some types of caterpillars, can be a problem if you swallow them. It can be a serious problem if the bee stings you on the inside and you're allergic to it. Here is a comparison of what would happen in such a scenario.


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