Torture By Ants New __link__ - Queensnake

Underneath a flat rock nearby, a crayfish has just shed its old armor. The snake, detecting the chemical markers of the molt through its tongue, slips into the current to hunt. However, the snake itself is being watched. Because of its small size and permeable skin, it is a target for many: Predatory Birds

In some cases, worker ants might engage in this behavior as a preparatory step for queen replacement. By stressing or injuring the queen, workers may inadvertently or intentionally accelerate her reproductive output or prepare the colony for her eventual replacement.