Surprisingly, these mighty ants can be taken down by the small phorid fly, which acts as a parasite on injured bullet ants wounded ants are common because neighboring colonies of bullet ants are aggressive and often fighting. On the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, the sting is ranked as the most painful, a 4+.
The sting is said to be so painful, it is similar to being shot, thus earning the ant its “bullet” nickname. It can be found throughout South America in the Neotropic zone. The “bullet” ant (Paraponera clavata) is known for its painful sting. Photo by Hans Hillewaert (via Wikimedia Commons) Bullet Ant Bullet Ant They have also been seen on shipments of bananas, earning the “banana spider” nickname. They are called “wandering” spiders because they tend to wander across floors at night, but they mostly hide in dark, secluded places by day. If you see one, you’ll want to run the other way! Their venom is a potent neurotoxin, and a bite should be considered serious, especially for small children. With a leg span of 13-15cm, these spiders are often identified by their defensive trait of raising their frontal legs high. The Banana Spider (Phoneutria fera) sometimes also known as the “Brazilian Wandering Spider” is extremely dangerous to people. photo by Dick Culbert (via Flickr) Banana Spider Banana Spider It’s best to steer clear of this unpredictable snake. It’s a member of the pit viper family, and its deadly reputation has earned it the nickname of “the ultimate pit viper.” The venom contains protein-degrading enzymes and can lead to a variety of severe health conditions, including necrosis. 50-70% of all snake bites in certain parts of Colombia are from the equis and it is deservedly the object of much fear. This makes the equis snake (named for the letter “X” because of the pattern of its scales) the cause of most of the bites in the regions where it’s found. The “Equis” snake (Bothrops asper) is considered deadly, not just because of its venom, but because it has a penchant for hanging out near human habitats. photo by Brian Gratwicke (via Wikipedia Commons) Equis Snake Equis Snake They prefer the warm, moist subtropical regions and have proven to be very dedicated parents, in spite of their poisonous reputation.
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These frogs synthesize their poisons into their skin through their diet of other toxic creatures, such as ants, centipedes, and mites. Its bright coloring is a perfect example of the “aposematic” defense (warning coloration) the brilliant yellow stripe warns predators of potential poison. As a member of the poison dart frog family, this tiny frog is incredibly toxic. The colorful and adorable Colombia native (Dendrobates truncatus) is probably not a species you’ll want to touch. Here are four of Colombia’s deadliest creatures: photo by Esteban Alzate (via Creative Commons) Yellow-striped Poison Frog Yellow-striped Poison Frog Naturally, some of the most beautiful creatures are also the most deadly. Adventure travel in Colombia is an exciting prospect, and since Colombia is the home of some of the most incredible and diverse species on earth, there is a possibility you might catch a glimpse of something exotic and beautiful.
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