Africanized killer bees. I like bees and handle them often especially honey bees, harmless basically unless allergic from their sting. I’ve experienced the killer bees they will attack and chase you, but most regular honey bees won’t, you really braved it out with 9 stings. I pissed off some yellow jackets once and got s couple stings on the neck because they got caught in my collar.
Take care Scott and good seeing you at the show!!!
Torrey