Comments on: Do carpenter ants bite humans?

By: daniel g

daniel g — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:01:37 +0000

carpenter ants are notorious for biting. It’s also quite painful.
it’s possible the rash is a result of an allergy to the venom.
check with a qualified doctor about this.

By: Aryssa N

Aryssa N — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:01:37 +0000

All ants bite (sometimes) … If you’re developing an allergy, it doesn’t matter what bit you, just go and see a doctor and tell him/her your suspicions. I’ve heard of people who’re allergic to ant bites. It’s true.

By: Mr. UnderGround

Mr. UnderGround — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:01:37 +0000

Don’t worry their bites won’t cause anything to you,
Only if they are in your house and trouble people during nights then get a pest control thing done =]

By: BWANA

BWANA — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:01:37 +0000

Ants do not bite in any degree that can hurt you. Even the Giant Hunting Ant (Dinoponera) of South America, could not inflict a painful bite.
But ants DO sting, and some can really do a good job of it, like the Fire Ants which were accidental imported from S. America to the US in the 40s. When these ants sting it hurts and burns and then forms a pustule that’s no fun at all.
The Giant Hunting Ant can kill you with a single sting.
Carpenter Ants have a somewhat painful sting, but nothing that lasts or does any real damage UNLESS you are allergic to the venom. Since your "thighs" have hives, I doubt the ant is the cause. It might be wise to see a doctor if you are overly concerned.