The Schmidt scale of pain, developed by entomologist Justin O. Schmidt, categorizes the painfulness of insect stings on a scale from 1 to 4, with 4 being the most unbearable.
Schmidt Pain Index
Dive into the Schmidt Pain Index: a vital tool for medical practitioners dissecting insect bites' severity and pain management strategies.
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According to the Schmidt scale, the bullet ant delivers the most painful sting, with only the bullet ant rating a 4 out of 4.
The bullet ant's sting is often considered the most painful in the animal kingdom.
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