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Do hister beetles bite

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Yes they do. Ive always been told they did. A friend picked one up this week that was in my kitchen and it latched on to her finger and gave her a heck of a fright. Not a major bite but enough to make the unknowing scream in fright :)

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Yes, one bit my leg while I was trying to sleep

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Hister beetles are not known for their ability to bite. They do, however, have large mandibles and could pinch painfully if irritated.

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