Never been bit by one, but they've landed on me before. I've offered a finger and they've climbed on and hung out for a bit. Guess it's all in how ya approach them. Or not.
They will let you sneak right up to them if you don’t make any sudden moves. I was not over 6 inches from him in that photo. Probably closer.
I took that photo with an old Canon S3 P&S. It was only 5 mp but it would focus almost right to the front lens element.