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Stung by something at Araps 11-Jun-2012 At 2:28:56 PM JohnK

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Whilst climbing Surface to Air (17) at Araps on Saturday, I reached into a pocket and felt a sharp pain on the palm side on my little finger of my right hand. It looked like a splinter from a plant or something and as I climbed higher and got into a good stance, I pulled out what I thought was part of small plant splinter out.

Well, within about an hour or less, and for the rest of the weekend, my right hand swelled up to the point where it was hard to see the bottom three nuckles of my hand. Other than being unable to jam very well, and despite some pain, I was able to climb for another 1.5 days.

Have climbed Surface to Air many times before, and have not noticed anything there of concern. No bees in the area at the time. Hand is still swollen and slightly painfull with some inflammation which is not spreading and I don't feel drousy etc.

Cause: Nasty plant or insect like a spider?? Cure??