Red Snake -

Instead of fleeing, an army of red ants swarmed and fiercely bit the snake until he fled the garden in pain. The snake deeply regretted his unkindness and wished he had stayed in his own home without bothering others. Key Lessons from the Story

In the real world, "red" snakes can be many different species, some harmless and some dangerous:

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

: Harmless mimics that look like venomous snakes.

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. Instead of fleeing, an army of red ants

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

: Highly venomous; they often have red, yellow, and black bands. : Harmless mimics that look like venomous snakes

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