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While not all ants have venom, many varieties do. In particular, the venom of the bullet ant has put it at the top of the list of "most painful insect stings."
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Do ants have acid?
Many species of ants produce formic acid in their venom.
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.
How does fire ants defend itself?
a little niddle with venom but powerful =D
Why do red ants bite and black ants?
Actually, Black Ant's do bite. They just don't carry venom like Red Ants do. ((I hope i helped..))
Do ants urinate?
Some worker ants secrete fluid from their bodies to use as glue, and soldier ants secrete venom through a stinger or sprayer on the abdomen. No species of ant has a separate urinary tract, but rather a single anal orifice.
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.
If you see an ant what does it do?
It does nothing but carries on its task.That task, however, may be to protect the colony from invaders, and if it believes you are an invader, some species will attack. Most don't, but the aggressive "Fire Ants" in southern US states attack quickly and in large numbers. They have a sting that burns like fire and in some people can raise a blister and be painful for several days. Other people can have severe allergic responses from the venom which comes not from a bite, but from an area on their abdomen.Another species of ants that harm you with venom are called bull ants and are mostly in Australia.
Do all ants have stingers?
To protect themselves from the enemies. Just like how lions have claws used for scratching or holding down the animal. If you stepped somewhere where there's lots of plants they'll sting you cause you're a danger to them.
Where do bulldogs live?
Bulldog ants live in forests, woodlands, and urban areas all across Australia. They are very aggressive and insert their venom in their very painful sting.
Where does the bulldog ant live?
Bulldog ants live in forests, woodlands, and urban areas all across Australia. They are very aggressive and insert their venom in their very painful sting.
How is venom made?
Venom originates from digestive enzymes that were originally located in the stomach of a snake. Throughout the millions of years it has progressed quite a lot and in some animals has become quite different from it's origin. The type of venom depends on the type of animal. In spiders venom is kept rather simple. It is pretty much just digestive enzymes. Spiders use their venom to turn their hard shelled insect meals into goo. Insect venom is used predominantly as a defensive weapon. Wasps, bees and ants use formic acid in their stings to cause a painful burning sensation that will either kill or injure their enemy.
Do fire ants leave anything inside you when they bite you?
If you are wondering whether they leave any part of their body such as their mandibles embedded in your skin, then no. They do inject a poison, however. Unlike many other ants, which bite and then spray acid on the wound, fire ants only bite to get a grip and then sting (from the abdomen) and inject a toxic alkaloid venom called Solenopsin, a compound from the class of piperidines.
