The Queensnake is a highly specialized aquatic serpent, primarily preying on freshly molted crayfish. This specialized diet keeps them tied to specific riverine habitats, often resting on overhanging branches or rocky banks. Their vulnerability to ants typically peaks during two critical life stages:
"It was like nothing I've ever seen before," said Dr. Jane Smith, a herpetologist who was called to the scene. "The ants were swarming all over the snake, crawling into its eyes, nostrils, and mouth. The snake was thrashing about, trying to shake off the ants, but they just kept coming back." queensnake torture by ants new
