Red fire ants may be native to South America, but recently they have been wreaking havoc in Australia. After torrential rains caused huge colonies of red fire ants to head above ground, there has been a dramatic spike in the number of people hospitalized with bites.
Although most people have a mild reaction to red fire ant bites and can treat their symptoms at home, some people have a (much) more serious reaction. Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.