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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% |
| Legs curled up against the abdomen is a sign of rabies. |
| If you suspect that you have been bitten by a rabid bat seek medical assistance immediately. |
| & Histoplasmosis |
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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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