How Fast Is Bullet Ant Bite Force?

Bullet ants bite slowly — but their sting is ranked the highest in the animal kingdom on the Schmidt Pain Index, at 4.0+. The pain is so intense and long-lasting it gave the ant its name; victims compare it to being shot.

Bullet ant stings are still used in Sateré-Mawé tribal coming-of-age rituals in Brazil — boys wear gloves filled with the ants for 10 minutes, repeated 20 times over months.

• Slow bite, exceptional sting
• Top of the Schmidt Pain Index