Have you ever gotten bit by a black ant?

@cream97 (29085)
United States
July 11, 2008 4:48pm CST
I have yesterday, and it stung after it bit me. After yesterday, it left a small bump on my arm, now that small bump has puss inside of it.. Is this normal? It itches a little too.. What can I put on this? The bump was small.
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10 responses
@zeloguy (4911)
• United States
14 Jul 08
Yeap it's normal. Don't scratch it put some hydrocortizone on it and you should be fine. Thanks Zelo
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
14 Jul 08
yes its normal.so put a bit of stuff like vicks vaporub and it will be fine.
• United States
13 Jul 08
red ants,yes-but never a black ant. i would just get some over the counter bacitracin,any antibiotic cream.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
Hi cream97! I have never been bitten by a black ant and I never knew that black ants bite. I only knew that red ones are the nasty ones that bite. I could only offer a home remedy for you which is pouring vinegar on the affected area. However, it has been a day that you posted this discussion and so I am hoping that everything is alright with you now. Take care and God Bless!
• United States
12 Jul 08
Yeah, I have. It sucks, right? The pain isn't excruciating, but it's enough to get your attention, lol. I was in the car once (not driving luckily) when I was bitten. The little bump will only last a day if you use something right away. Try some cream and use peroxide to dry it up.
• Pakistan
12 Jul 08
yes, and it is really painful, not for too long but but painful... if i had something like that, i would just take out that pus by the help of a needle, and everything's fine.....
@munhozmib (3836)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
11 Jul 08
Hello! What is a black ant? I mean, I thought all ants were black, hahaha! I know it must be a certain kind of ant. Once I was bitten by a big ant, one that hurts a lot. We know it as Saúva, it's kind of red, and it really makes you feel a lot of pain. Now, how are they called in the English language I don't know. I just know that there are black small ants, black big ants, and this red ant. I have only been bitten by this red one. Respectfully, Munhozmib.
@snowy22315 (208906)
• United States
11 Jul 08
I didnt know that ants bit. I sometimes get bit alittle bit by soemthing if I have my feet on the floor. I thought the dog may have brought in a flea or something. I wonder if it could have been an ant? I hope you will be able to get relief for your itching and that the infection you have does not spread. i wish you well. Insects are on fun.
• United States
11 Jul 08
Benadryl will help with the itching and the inflammation. If it don't gop away in a few days or gets worse I would see a doctor.
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
11 Jul 08
A little first aid cream might help You may want to have it looked at as well by a doctor if the bump and the puss don't go away soon.