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<em> Video provided by Wochit </em></p><p>It's quite a sight to behold - thousands, if not millions, of red fire ants stuck together to form a giant raft.<br></p><p>The incredible phenomenon was captured by Houston Chronicle reporter Mike Hixenbaugh during the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.</p><p>As waters rise, the tiny creatures clamp together using their jaws and the sticky pads on their legs, according to a study in the <em>Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences.</em></p>
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<p>The floating island can form as quickly as 90 seconds.</p><p>The fire ant's clever trick was also spotted during the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina.</p><p class="image-credits">But scientists have warned it's far from good news for humans.<br></p>
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<p>This red fire ant is actually an invasive species from South America which has now spread across the southern states.</p><p>During flooding, they can float like this for days or until they get to dry land.</p><p>This means they are first to the spoils when the waters recede, Alex Wild an entomologist at the University of Texas told Popular Science .</p>
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<p>And if disturbed by an unwitting human, they will launch an all-out attack.</p><p>Unlike normal ants, fire ants are very aggressive and hold on after they bite to inject a venom which can affect the nervous system.</p><p>If someone has an allergic reaction, they can even be fatal.</p><p>But most of all, the bites are extremely painful and cause swollen, red spots that can last up to a week.</p><p>Experts have warned locals in Texas to avoid the floating horror balls at all costs.</p><p>But if stuck in close proximity, there is one escape method - soap.</p><p>According to Popular Science, washing up liquid will make the water soapy and prevents the ants from floating and ultimately sink.</p>
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