Fly By Night, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit / tax-exempt organization.

Donations are tax-deductible and all donated funds directly support our bat conservation efforts.  CH12360

Check our books page for additional rehabber information. 

Some bats we can help and some bats we can't. As you can see in the above photo snakes are  natural predators for all bats

Important Information —

Bats are NOT dangerous & should not be feared, but all wildlife should be dealt with respectfully & bats are no exception.  The following information and general ‘common sense” guidelines should protect the safety / welfare of the public, pets & bats

P .      Never attempt to handle or care for any animal without the proper precautions and training. 

P        A bat found on the ground is either orphaned, injured or sick   

                          the incidence of rabies in bats is less than 1/2 of one percent,    

P        Bats are not aggressive, but have very sharp teeth and will bite in self-defense     

                          NEVER touch a bat with your bare hands  

                          bites should be taken very seriously and should be reported

P        It is against the law to keep bats at pets & special State & / or Federal permits are required to —

                          care for injured / orphaned wildlife

                          keep wild animals in captivity.            

P        Anyone who works with rabies vector species should have pre-exposure immunization

                          animal control, wildlife biologists, wildlife rehabilitators, etc

P        All pets should be vaccinated against rabies (& spayed / neutered for that matter)

 

# USDA 58-C-0624

Juvenile Seminole bats (Lasiurus seminolis)

Photo by Jamie Prusak

Juvenile Evening bat (Nycticeius humeralis)

Other Rescue related links

                                 Basically Bats

             Austin Bat Hospital

             Bat World Everglades

             Florida Bat Center

             Lubee Foundation

Found a bat and need help?

Contact Fly By Night  at 407-414-2142  or

Visit Bat World

Rehab info &                                           list of bat rehabbers

Bats are delicate & very sensitive animals, orphaned or injured bats require specialized care that includes species specific diet & housing that only qualified persons can provide.  Since 1987, FBN provides care for bats in need of attention. When bats are releasable they are transferred to a specially constructed flight cage and eventually offered the freedom to return their natural habitat through a soft release.  Bats that are non-releasable are provided with life long care and become amBATssadors helping us to educate the public (see Education).

Rabies Vector Species

raccoon, skunk, fox, otter, bat, stray cats or dogs, etc….

For more information visit

CDC’s website or

BCI’s site

Rescue & Rehabilitation

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