Yes, the phenomenon of ants attacking, torturing, and killing snakes is an ecologically verified event. In biology, while the term "torture" is often anthropomorphic—used to describe a prolonged, agonizing death—the predatory reality is well-documented.
Video-sharing platforms often host sensationalized titles depicting natural predatory encounters—such as a snake trapped near an anthill—using anthropomorphic terms like "torture." queensnake torture by ants verified