Will a praying mantis bite a person?

Question

There's this praying mantis that lives in my bathroom since it was a teeny tiny bug. I've put it outside numerous times throughout the past two weeks but it keeps popping up in the bathroom, and it's kind of creepy because no one likes to be watched while they're taking a pee. It gets pretty close to everyone who goes in there and I was wondering if they sting or bite?

Answer 1

Generally, mantises are protected simply by means  of concealment. When directly threatened, many mantis species stand tall and spread their forelegs, with their wings fanning out wide. The fanning of the wings  makes the mantis seem larger and more threatening, with some species having bright colors and patterns on their hind wings and inner surfaces of their front legs for this purpose. If harassment persists, a mantis may then strike with its forelegs and attempt to pinch or bite. The common mantis found in North America is not poisonous and does not sting. A mantis will bite if you hold it and annoy it, but it can’t hurt you unless you have very thin skin. An average adult would only feel a pinch without any other effect.

Answer 2

Only if your name is Mr. insect.  I wish I had 1000 around my house.  you are lucky.

Answer 3

Praying mantis insects are harmless to humans.

This statement is from this article.

http://www.livemantis.com/

Answer 4

It's strange that a praying mantis lives in your bathroom. How does it get back in if you put it outside.  There must be a food source for it.............Also, it is illegal to harm them as they are very useful predators. I use to order them from a catalog to let loose in my garden. I doubt that it would bite you.