Beekeeper Basics: A Crash Course in Not Getting Stung

Lesson 1: The Bee's Knees (or Elbows, or Shoulders...)

Before you can even think about donning a beekeeper's veil, you must first understand the intricacies of bee anatomy. What is a bee's knee joint, exactly? Is it the joint of a knee? Of course not. It's a marvel of nature, a symphony of segmented segments and compound eyes.

Next Lesson: Bee Venom Management - Because You'll Need It

Lesson 2: The Art of Not Getting Stung (Yet)

It's all about the angles, folks. The angle of the sun, the angle of the bee's gaze, the angle of your own, trembling spine. You must be aware of these angles, lest you suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune - or at least a few painful bee stings.

Next Lesson: Bee Sting Protocol - When All Else Fails