The actual biting process is pretty complex, involving a series of muscular contractions and venom releases. The ant's stinger is made up of a hollow tube and a barb that helps to anchor the ant to the skin. As the ant bites, it pumps venom into the wound, causing inflammation and discomfort.
But here's the cool part: some ants can sting repeatedly, while others can only sting once and then die. The famous bullet ant, for example, has the most painful sting of any insect, with some victims describing it as feeling like being shot with a bullet. Talk about a bad day for an ant!
