This is the same family as Rabies and has to be treated the same way- for more information visit If scratched or bitten medical advice must be sought due to the slight risk of European Lyssavirus. If possible offer water on a clean paintbrush or tissue paper dripped on mouth. ![]() If you cannot pick up the bat, the container can be placed over it to avoid escape. A small container of water, such as a lid from a milk bottle should be placed in with the bat and the box left in a quiet safe place away from children and animals. This can be used to help pick up the bat. Without directly handling the bat, place gently into a container such as a shoe box, with air holes (put these in before the bat!) lined with an old t-shirt, towel or other similar clean material. Please do not put the bat outside at dusk without having talked to a bat carer or vet- it may be hiding injuries, be dehydrated, sick, or a pup which has come out of the roost too early and can not fly yet. Often the injuries are to the wings and you can only see them when the wing is open. The same applies if a cat catches a bat- even a small wound from a cat can lead to a fatal infection without treatment. If a bat is found out during the day it needs help and to be assessed before release to ensure it is ok. ![]() If the phone line is closed out-of -hours contacts may be available on their website.īat care - equipment, kit, food and suggestions They will put you in touch with a local volunteer carer to offer advice and, where possible, take the bat into care for you, although not all our carers may drive. Bat Care IF YOU HAVE FOUND A GROUNDED OR INJURED BAT PLEASE CONTACT THE BAT CONSERVATION TRUST: 0345 1300 228
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