The pain can last up to 12 hours, which is why the bullet ant is also known as the "24-hour ant" in Venezuela ...

But many ant species aren't to be trifled with. They're territorial. They're aggressive. They stick together in large groups. They have strong jaws and can deliver painful bites; take the bullet ...

"This is the most nervous I've ever been to take a sting or bite from anything ... The only fours that exist are the warrior wasp and the bullet ant. Now the bullet ant I've been stung by.