No. Rhino beetles are completely harmless to humans, and indeed other animals, because they cannot bite or sting. In addition, they are not poisonous nor are they toxic if consumed by people or animals.
Rhino Beetle Nairobi 1979 by Robin Alasdair Frederick Hutton (CC BY-NC 2.0)
The fact that they do not bite is just one of the reasons why rhinoceros beetles are often kept as pets in many countries around the globe.
It is completely safe to handle rhino beetles with bare hands or let them crawl upon uncovered flesh. They are not dangerous to people and will not hurt you.
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