The 24-hour ant, memorable for ever

  • Bullet Ant 24-hour
You'd rather stay away from the 24-hour ant
 

Small in size, but ultimately not to be messed with, the Paraponera Clavata commonly referred to as the Bullet Ant or 24-hour Ant, is found in the rainforests of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Paraguay. Famous for its sting, the pain is known to lasts up to 24 hours. The ants are used by the Satere Mawe people of Brazil as part of the initiation process to become a warrior, that's commitment to the tribe.