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Queen ants live up to ten years although other ants live up to 45-60 days.
An ant has two stomachs one in which it holds food for itself and the other one which holds food to be shared with other ants.
An ant has about 250,000 brain cells in its brain.
The outer layering on an ants body is called the exoskeleton.
Adults can not swallow solid food of chew it so the rely on squeezed juice from the piece of food.
Ants have a formic spray which can get ride of parasites and that is why some birds but ants on there feathers.
Ants don't have lungs but they get oxygen from small wholes on there body and they exhale carbon dioxide.
Ants produce glycerol in there mouth during the winter so that they don't get frozen.
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∙ 11y agoThey are called Fire Ants because their bites burn just like fire. It hurts, burns, and stings.
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∙ 10y agowhy do fire ants bite
is it for defense
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∙ 13y agoBasicly a red ant, I think. Their sting hurts.
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∙ 14y agoThey can carry about 52 times their own body weight. I don't know about other stuff though...
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∙ 14y agoBecause there mean little monsters who are full of hate
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∙ 14y agothey have shap long claws
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Why do the fire ants defend their nests and sting aggressors?
Most creatures defend their turf, but fire ants are especially dangerous because of their sting, and very aggressive,
What ants do not sting?
Some ants sting, but there are thousands of species that do and don't sting. Most "stinging" ants actually bite, although some ants have a stinger as well. Nearly all red ants sting (or bite). Some other black ants sting, but it is hard for the average person to tell between them.
Do Black ants bite or sting?
All ants bite or nip if you like with their mandibles which are capable of delivering a poison. Personal experiences: Yes, it is true. My wife was bitten by a common black ant and I white pimple appeared with some redness. I never thought that they would bite because I have neven been bitten by a common black ant. A red ant, absolutely. The Texas red ant which is huge, has bitten me and it really did sting and hurt. My ankle swelled up. Over a few days, the swelling disappeared and all was well.
Can people have allergic reactions to ants?
From their bites, venom and acids, yes. The Fire Ants in the American Southwest cause a reaction similar to a bee sting, which can be fatal to those that are allergic to them.
What does a Red Imported Fire Ant eat?
red imported fire ants eat lots larvae and termites, but not wood side note: when they sting you they will first bite you (this does not inject venom) to get a good hold and then jab their stinger in, if you can knock them off before they sting you then you can make it out scotch free but if not well you know...
Can fire ants damage things?
Fire ants sting and hurt people and animals.
Why do the fire ants defend their nests and sting aggressors?
Most creatures defend their turf, but fire ants are especially dangerous because of their sting, and very aggressive,
Are ants posine?
bullet ants, fire ants etc. have a painfull poison that they enject when they sting you.
Do fire ants make fire?
No- It only feels like fire when they sting you.
Why are ants different colors?
because the red ones or "fire ants" have a painful sting. colors of ants ussually have something to do with their venom i think.
What would win a giant ant eater or 1 billion fire ants?
the fire ants because if the ant eater sucked them up it would sting it
What is inside a ants sting?
they dont sting, they bite.
Why do fire ants bite sting hurt?
The pain is due to the formic acid in the ant's bite.
What ants do not sting?
Some ants sting, but there are thousands of species that do and don't sting. Most "stinging" ants actually bite, although some ants have a stinger as well. Nearly all red ants sting (or bite). Some other black ants sting, but it is hard for the average person to tell between them.
Do southern ants sting?
In some southern states, like Florida, there are what are called "fire ants." Their bites do cause pain as though one has been burned.
Do Black ants bite or sting?
All ants bite or nip if you like with their mandibles which are capable of delivering a poison. Personal experiences: Yes, it is true. My wife was bitten by a common black ant and I white pimple appeared with some redness. I never thought that they would bite because I have neven been bitten by a common black ant. A red ant, absolutely. The Texas red ant which is huge, has bitten me and it really did sting and hurt. My ankle swelled up. Over a few days, the swelling disappeared and all was well.
Do flying ants bite us or sting us?
Sting
