{"id":799,"date":"2020-02-24T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/?p=799"},"modified":"2020-02-22T17:09:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-22T17:09:40","slug":"common-symptoms-of-a-rabid-bat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batremovallouisvilleky.com\/blog\/common-symptoms-of-a-rabid-bat\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Symptoms of a Rabid Bat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you have bats near your property? If you do, and you also\nhave outdoor pets or children, it is wise to learn how to protect them from\nexposure to deadly bat diseases, like Rabies. Continue reading to learn what a\nrabid bat will look like and how they will behave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facts About the Rabies Virus<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bats, much like all other mammals, are prone to catching the\nRabies virus. Rabies is one of the scariest illnesses because it is one of the\ndeadliest. In fact, it is fatal for pets if they have not been vaccinated, and\nit is fatal for humans that do not seek treatment in time. Once neurological\nsymptoms develop, there is no cure for Rabies. Death usually occurs within 2 to\n10 days from the onset of symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabies is transmitted via saliva and neural tissues. If a\nrabid bat\u2019s saliva enters the nose, mouth, eyes, or skin tissue, the Rabies\nvirus can be transferred. Bites are the most common method of transmission. In\nthe case of bats, they will only bite if they are cornered, provoked, or ill.\nThis is why dogs and cats are among the most common victims in the United\nStates. Their curiosity can provoke a bat into self-defense mode, thus\nresulting in an attack or bite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a human is bit by a bat, it is necessary to capture the\nbat and have its brain tissue tested for the virus. If the test is negative,\nthe person is in the clear. If the test is positive, the person must go through\na series of vaccinations. If a person has been already vaccinated for Rabies\npreviously, they will receive an additional two shots around the wound site. If\nthe person has never been vaccinated for Rabies, they will be administered the\nHuman Rabies Immunoglobin antibody to the inside of the wound, followed by five\nadditional shots in the surrounding muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do if You Find a Bat<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bats are known carriers of the Rabies virus, but that does\nnot mean they are all rabid. In fact, according to the Center for Disease\nControl and Prevention (CDC), most bats DO NOT have rabies. Furthermore, a\nrabid bat is not always detectable. The only true way to confirm that a bat has\nRabies is to have it tested in a laboratory. On the other hand, there are\nsometimes visible signs of the infection. If you see a bat out during the day,\nlooking confused, or wandering around on the ground, it could be a sign that\nthey are rabid. Additional signs include aggression, disorientation, difficulty\nflying, blank staring, and paralysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaccines for Pets<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Vaccines and animal control are incredibly important and\nshould be encouraged in everyone. Always get your pets vaccinated every year. Also,\npeople that are at a higher risk of Rabies exposure should get vaccinated as\nwell, such as miners, wildlife rehabilitators, spelunkers, and those who live\nin areas with frequent bat activity. This is especially important for children\nand elderly folks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a lot of bat activity near your home or\nbuilding, it is wise to have a licensed bat removal and control company inspect\nyour property to ensure it is safe and protection from potential infestations\nand structural damages. Having this level of protection will reduce the\nlikelihood bat encounter, thus protecting your family, your guests, and\nyourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can I Find Safe Bat Control in Louisville?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 502-553-7622<\/strong> for Louisville bat removal<\/a> and bat control service you can trust. We are DNR licensed and insured bat control contractors who use safe, non-lethal methods of wildlife extraction and exclusion. We serve both residential and commercial clients, and at the most competitive prices in town. Emergency 24 hour bat removal service is also available. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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