Hello, I'm an expert in entomology, the study of insects. When it comes to praying mantises, I can provide you with some insights into their behavior and interaction with humans.

Praying mantises are generally not aggressive towards humans. They are more interested in catching their prey, which typically consists of other insects, rather than interacting with humans. However, they do have strong mouthparts called mandibles that they use to catch and eat their prey. If a praying mantis feels threatened or is accidentally grabbed, it might use its mandibles to bite in self-defense. These bites are usually not harmful to humans and are more of a pinching action than a true bite. The mantis does not have venom, so there is no risk of a venomous bite.

In summary, while praying mantises are not known to bite humans under normal circumstances, they might do so if they feel threatened. The bites are not harmful and are more of a defensive reaction.

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Most praying mantis care websites recommending feeding them an assortment of live insects. If properly cared for, praying mantises can live as pets for over a year. While a praying mantis will bite if provoked, their bites are not venomous and are cause little harm to humans.read more >>