: Even the smallest creatures can be strong when they work together.

: Always consider the consequences of your decisions before acting.

: Sometimes things act according to their nature (like a snake biting), so it's wise to take precautions while still being a helpful person. Real-Life "Red" Snakes

: Being mean to others often leads to trouble for yourself.

Once, a greedy snake lived comfortably in a garden by eating smaller creatures like mice and squirrels. Over time, he grew so large and "fat" that he could no longer fit into his original hole. He decided to take over a hole in an apple tree, threatening to eat the animals already living there if they didn't leave.

The story of the red snake and the ants is a helpful fable about the importance of being kind and the strength found in small things. The Snake and the Ants

: Harmless mimics that look like venomous snakes.