Bats are indeed a bit famous for carrying rabies, I think I would have animal control relocate the little guy.
Edit: I’m not at all suggesting that this bat in particular has rabies, or that people should be afraid of bats. What you should be afraid of is rabies, because that’s fucking terrifying. Due caution is required.
Fuck rabies, man. Fortunately, a bat won’t transmit via scratch. But even The smallest bite or transfer of saliva on an open wound can transmit it. If you encounter a bat and are 100% sure it didn’t bite you, it’s fine. But if you’re only 99% sure, you’re in for a world of hurt with the rabies series. That’s why people who wake up with a bat in their room have to go through the series.
Bats are indeed a bit famous for carrying rabies, I think I would have animal control relocate the little guy.
Edit: I’m not at all suggesting that this bat in particular has rabies, or that people should be afraid of bats. What you should be afraid of is rabies, because that’s fucking terrifying. Due caution is required.
Fuck rabies, man. Fortunately, a bat won’t transmit via scratch. But even The smallest bite or transfer of saliva on an open wound can transmit it. If you encounter a bat and are 100% sure it didn’t bite you, it’s fine. But if you’re only 99% sure, you’re in for a world of hurt with the rabies series. That’s why people who wake up with a bat in their room have to go through the series.