Once, a proud snake lived under a big tree. He was strong and cruel, and no creature dared to come near his hole.

But one day, the snake grew old and weak. He could hardly hunt anymore. A colony of ants made their home near his hole.

At first, the snake hissed and threatened them. But the ants didn’t care. Soon, they crawled into his hole and bit him all over.

The snake tried to escape, but he was too weak — and soon he died.