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Juvenile
Seminole bats (Lasiurus seminolis)
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Photo by Jamie Prusak
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Rescue & Rehabilitation
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Some bats we
can rescue and some bats we can't. As you can see in
the above picture one of the bats' natural predators is - the snake.
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Remember all
wild animals should be dealt with in a respectful manner and bats are no
exception. Although they are small, bats have very
sharp teeth and will bite in self-defense. No one
should ever handle any wild mammal without the proper precautions and
training. The incidence of rabies in bats is less
than 1/2 of one percent, but any wild animal that can be approached should
be considered suspect. You should call and talk to
Laura or one of her staff members before trying to rescue a bat.
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FBN provides
care for bats that are in need of rehabilitation. Note
that only licensed rehabbers are permitted to care for injured or orphaned
wildlife, lay persons are not qualified to meet the special diet & care
these animals need and should not attempt to care for these animals. Most states require special permits to rehabilitate
wild animals and to keep wild animals in captivity.
For a list of
bat rehabbers visit www.batworld.org,
www.basicallybats.org or call
us at 407-414-2142.
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There is a
newsletter called Chiropteran Care for wildlife rehabilitators
available from the California Bat Conservation Fund, PO Box 1502, Ross, CA 94957 batmam@aol.com. Also check our book list for
rehabber information.
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After the
bats have been rehabilitated they are again released
into the wild so they can enjoy their natural habitat.
Donations are tax-deductible and all donated funds
directly support our bat conservation efforts. CH12360
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