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| Bats & Rabies |
All mammals may contract rabies, however less than 0.5% of bats actually do and typically will
bite only if handled. Rabid bats often roost alone and sometimes may be observed flying during
the day time colliding with objects. An infected bat will show little interest in its surroundings.
Instead, it prefers to remain stationary with its eyes closed or half closed, only responding when
approached. It will not seek out other animals or objects but will bite if anything should touch it.
Paralytic rabies rather than the Ferocious strain of rabies is predominantly found in Mexican
free-tailed bats. Unlike the Ferocious, aggressive strain associated with foxes, raccoons, dogs
and other mammals, Paralytic rabies symptoms include: weakness, anorexia, hypothermia,
paralysis, dehydration, irritability and depression. Sick bats will sometimes flap their wings and
squeak loudly when approached. They are unlikely to attack an observer. Most bats will die
within a few days of contracting rabies. It is best advised to avoid any contact with a bat that is on
the ground or allows you to approach it.
bite only if handled. Rabid bats often roost alone and sometimes may be observed flying during
the day time colliding with objects. An infected bat will show little interest in its surroundings.
Instead, it prefers to remain stationary with its eyes closed or half closed, only responding when
approached. It will not seek out other animals or objects but will bite if anything should touch it.
Paralytic rabies rather than the Ferocious strain of rabies is predominantly found in Mexican
free-tailed bats. Unlike the Ferocious, aggressive strain associated with foxes, raccoons, dogs
and other mammals, Paralytic rabies symptoms include: weakness, anorexia, hypothermia,
paralysis, dehydration, irritability and depression. Sick bats will sometimes flap their wings and
squeak loudly when approached. They are unlikely to attack an observer. Most bats will die
within a few days of contracting rabies. It is best advised to avoid any contact with a bat that is on
the ground or allows you to approach it.
| Less than 0.5% |
| If you suspect that you have been bitten by a rabid bat seek medical assistance immediately. |
| & Histoplasmosis |
| Bats |
Histoplasmosis; is a fungal disease which causes respiratory problems in humans and other
mammals. It is contracted by inhaling the spores of the Histoplasma capsulatum, which is a
natural fungus found in soil. Like most fungi, the Histoplasma spores need warm and humid
conditions to grow. Bird droppings are a primary source for the cultivation of this fungus,
however, spores have also been found to grow on bat droppings especially those found in caves
and buildings located in warm and humid climates. Inhalation of these spores occurs when the dry
fecal matter is disturbed and becomes air-borne. The seriousness of the infection depends on
the amount of spores that are inhaled and the overall health of the victim. In few cases victims
have become seriously ill or have died from complications derived from the sickness. It is
therefore recommended that droppings be removed when possible after a bat exclusion has been
preformed to minimize the potential of contracting the disease.
mammals. It is contracted by inhaling the spores of the Histoplasma capsulatum, which is a
natural fungus found in soil. Like most fungi, the Histoplasma spores need warm and humid
conditions to grow. Bird droppings are a primary source for the cultivation of this fungus,
however, spores have also been found to grow on bat droppings especially those found in caves
and buildings located in warm and humid climates. Inhalation of these spores occurs when the dry
fecal matter is disturbed and becomes air-borne. The seriousness of the infection depends on
the amount of spores that are inhaled and the overall health of the victim. In few cases victims
have become seriously ill or have died from complications derived from the sickness. It is
therefore recommended that droppings be removed when possible after a bat exclusion has been
preformed to minimize the potential of contracting the disease.
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| Legs curled up against the abdomen is a sign of rabies. |
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