Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This was one of the wildest insect encounters of Mark’s career. We tracked down the massive Soldier Leafcutter Ant, a jungle insect with razor-sharp mandibles strong enough to slice through leaves and powerful enough to pierce human skin. These ants don’t sting. They bite. And when they do, it’s brutal, delivering one of the most intense ant bite experiences ever recorded. Native to Central and South America, Leafcutter Ants are famous for their colony defense tactics, insect teamwork, and devastating bite strength.
But how painful is it really? Where will it rank on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Pain Index? There’s only one way to find out.
In this EXTREME cut, we wanted to make a video with no fluff, just pure action! Revisit one of Mark's wildest animal encounters like never before. All gas and no brakes, it’s time to get EXTREME!
SUBSCRIBE NOW and join the crew that brings you closer to the most beloved, bizarre and misunderstood creatures on Earth! #trapjaw #cowkiller #murderhornet #leafcutterants
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK. Mark Vins and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed in the making of this video.
This was one of the wildest insect encounters of Mark’s career. We tracked down the massive Soldier Leafcutter Ant, a jungle insect with razor-sharp mandibles strong enough to slice through leaves and powerful enough to pierce human skin. These ants don’t sting. They bite. And when they do, it’s brutal, delivering one of the most intense ant bite experiences ever recorded. Native to Central and South America, Leafcutter Ants are famous for their colony defense tactics, insect teamwork, and devastating bite strength.
But how painful is it really? Where will it rank on the Brave Wilderness Bite Sting Pain Index? There’s only one way to find out.
In this EXTREME cut, we wanted to make a video with no fluff, just pure action! Revisit one of Mark's wildest animal encounters like never before. All gas and no brakes, it’s time to get EXTREME!
SUBSCRIBE NOW and join the crew that brings you closer to the most beloved, bizarre and misunderstood creatures on Earth! #trapjaw #cowkiller #murderhornet #leafcutterants
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENACT OR RECREATE ANY EVENTS OR SCENES FROM OUR VIDEOS. THE ANIMALS, INSECTS, PLANT LIFE, AND TERRAIN FEATURED IN OUR VIDEOS CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK. Mark Vins and crew are professionally trained and routinely receive assistance from wildlife experts, guides, and safety personnel when filming to ensure the safety of our crew and all wildlife. No animals were harmed in the making of this video.
