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Wow, I cannot believe someone could be bitten and not know it. I am not in favor of demonizing bats, because most of them are harmless and beneficial creatures. I think they eat a huge amount of mosquitos, which are a bigger danger lately than rabies.
Wow, I cannot believe someone could be bitten and not know it. I am not in favor of demonizing bats, because most of them are harmless and beneficial creatures. I think they eat a huge amount of mosquitos, which are a bigger danger lately than rabies.
Agreed. Every animal/creature has purpose and value. They also deserve our respect when we encounter them or enter their domain.
We've had bats get into our cabin a few times and once we found a bat inside in the morning. We had. To kill it and take it to the county health department to be shipped to Boise and tested for rabies. I love them outside but not inside my home.
I remember learning years ago that any close contact with bats is suspect--you could be infected just by (possibly) unknown contact with bat saliva. Scary stuff.
I remember learning years ago that any close contact with bats is suspect--you could be infected just by (possibly) unknown contact with bat saliva. Scary stuff.
Yes, it still is. If you wake up and find a bat in your room, it is considered contact.
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