This chapter opens with a description of the cannibal ants, who are known for their "teamwork" . They will use their special gel to "shape your kneecap, calf bone ." They will also use their venom to "soften" the teeth of black widow spiders. The ants' saliva contains acidity, and their venom is "weakly alkaline ." The ants are amazed at how quickly the scar on the leg of the bucktooth has healed. They are also amazed at the fact that the scar is "like play" , and that it is like a "magic drug . . that removes quickly wounds . and all scars . His scar is like "play ." He tells the ants not to tell anyone what they do here, otherwise they will be afraid of what they will do. He tells them that he can cure their problems, and he can make them even worse . He also tells them not to worry about his scars, because he has a magic "drug" that quickly heals wounds. He explains that he calls his cream "snow cream" because it is for skin care, not for beauty. He says that he has to let the ants be the sole agents for the cream at night, when the sun is bright and the sky is "covered by thick clouds." He is afraid that the enemy will arrive soon, but he will wait for nothing.