The answer to carpenter ant bites is that they are generally not harmful to humans. Carpenter ants do not actually bite, but rather they pinch with their strong jaws to defend themselves. While the pinch can be uncomfortable, it does not inject any venom and is not considered a true bite.
Carpenter ants are not aggressive and will only pinch if directly provoked or threatened. Their pinch is more of a defensive reaction rather than an offensive attack. Most of the time, carpenter ants go unnoticed by humans unless their nest is disturbed. If you do get pinched, it will likely cause minor irritation or redness, but no serious medical treatment is needed.