Rabies is the most connected illness to bats. The reality is that countless other animals carry the rabies virus as well, but bats happen to be a notoriously known carrier. To catch rabies from a bat, a person or animal would have to be bitten, ingest their saliva, or come into contact with their waste matter.

If you ever come into contact with a suspected rabid bat, be sure to seek out immediate medical attention. For now, it is wise to learn the common signs of a bat that is infected with rabies.

There are various signs and symptoms a bat can demonstrate when it is infected with the rabies virus. From these various signs, there are 4 that tend to be parallel with most cases. If you see these signs in a bat, immediately get away from them and contact a licensed Indianapolis bat removal company for safe and humane extraction services. Never, under any circumstances, attempt to touch, trap, move, or harm a bat, regardless if it is ill or not.

Here are the top 4 signs of a rabid bat:

❶ The Bat is Active in Daytime

Bats are nocturnal mammals, which mean they live in 3rd shift hours, between dusk and dawn. If a bat is seen active or awake during the daytime, it is a common indication of illness.

❷ The Bat Cannot Fly

Bats are the only mammal on Earth capable of true flight. If you see a bat and it is having trouble flying, or cannot fly at all, it is a strong indication that they are ill; possibly with the Rabies virus.

❸ The Bat Allows You to Come Close

Bats, like most wild animals, are not conditioned to trust humans. They will naturally flee or show defensive signs (i.e. growling, hissing, crouching, etc.) if humans attempt to come too close. So if a bat allows you to approach it, there is a good chance it is sick or seriously injured.

❹ The Bat is Grounded

Well bats do not hang out near ground-level areas, nor any other place that exposes them to predators. When you find a bat on the ground, or some other unusual location, it is usually because they are sick or injured.

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