Bat`s................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chaser said:
when it comes to bats there is no limit to their surveilance methods.
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Do bats in the UK carry diseases?

The only known zoonotic disease (i.e. one that can be transmitted to humans) that has ever been found in UK bats is called European Bat Lyssavirus (EBLV) – a rabies type virus. The live virus has only been found, to date in 15 bats of one species (the Daubenton’s bat) despite having 17 breeding bat species in the UK and testing over 15,000 individual bats for the virus over the last 20 years. EBLV is transmitted through a bite or a scratch or from a bat’s saliva coming into contact with your mucous membranes (your eyes, mouth or nose). Therefore there is no risk to the public if you do not handle bats. If you need to handle a bat (i.e. if it is grounded/injured) wear gloves to protect from any potential risk.

No other zoonotic diseases have been found in UK bats

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Speve said:
Taken from www.bats.org.uk
Do bats in the UK carry diseases?

The only known zoonotic disease (i.e. one that can be transmitted to humans) that has ever been found in UK bats is called European Bat Lyssavirus (EBLV) – a rabies type virus. The live virus has only been found, to date in 15 bats of one species (the Daubenton’s bat) despite having 17 breeding bat species in the UK and testing over 15,000 individual bats for the virus over the last 20 years. EBLV is transmitted through a bite or a scratch or from a bat’s saliva coming into contact with your mucous membranes (your eyes, mouth or nose). Therefore there is no risk to the public if you do not handle bats. If you need to handle a bat (i.e. if it is grounded/injured) wear gloves to protect from any potential risk.

No other zoonotic diseases have been found in UK bats
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APPARENTLY..It depends on the type of bat? When we had our little chappy in the garage we contacted the Bat brigade who said that as long as they are Pipistrelle bats...it was ok?? Would not know to be honest?
Kev did has was told and it flew away later in the evening. We do get them occasionally flying around the yard here at ST Giles Church.
They come in sometimes to rest and "hang out" (Not a joke honestly) ...they then move on.
I must admit ..kev was on a mission to find a mouse or two because of the droppings on the window cill. We caught the little one on cctv flying up under the tiling at the front of the house. After we let the little bat go..it stopped? Little bugger!

Regards Carolyn
 
Whatever you do Mo, don't mention the buggers to your estate agent or possible purchasers. :eek:
 
Silver-Fox said:
On a serious note be careful as bats are known to carry the Rabies Virus, I kid you not.
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A lot of scaremongering that is.

''There has only been 1 recorded case of someone catching rabies from a bat in the UK'' and that case was from someone who handled bats all the time.
 
Speve said:
That’s why I posted above it’s very very rare and in rare bats as well.(y)(y)(y)
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They are still rats with wings!

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Saw bats out feeding last night. Usually only see them on warm summer evenings, hoovering up the insects -- never seen them out in February before. I suppose that means there must be enough insects around at the moment to make it worthwhile. Apparently we have pipistrelles and Daubenton's around here; these looked bigger than pipistrelles.

We were once staying in a remote Scottish cottage, about eight miles from the nearest settlement. One night we were sitting in front of the open fire watching a horror film. Suddenly something shot out from the fire across the room towards the sofa. To say we were startled would be an understatement!

It was a bat that presumably had flown down the chimney and got its backside singed.

Then came the fun of chasing the distressed animal around the room trying to catch it in a cardboard box. And I had heard they could potentially carry rabies, so was slightly perturbed myself. Got it in the end and released it into the night.
 
chaser said:
seriously @old-mo id get this thread deleted if i was you, bat people can get anything stopped.
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Just been outside to see what Daisy is barking and jumping around at...

And there is half a dozen of them flitting around... :Eeek:

Seen them down the bottom of the field before.... I think they must hang out in the barn in next doors field field..

So nowt to do with me or my property.. (y) :)

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old-mo said:
I will have to bring some up to Durham when we move up there ... :winky: :giggler:
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:D2No need to, we live in England's last wilderness it is referred to, Adders in the garden up here we get, now I could have started a thread about that and some people would be saying "Vermin, kill em"
 
CazPaul said:
A lot of scaremongering that is.

''There has only been 1 recorded case of someone catching rabies from a bat in the UK'' and that case was from someone who handled bats all the time.
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When we had our jabs for S A the nurse told us they advice all those working with bats to have the Rabies Jab.

Personally I would err on the side of caution and not come into contact with them if I didn't have to.

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Bats are beautiful creatures that eat nasty bugs - you are lucky to have them Mr Mo. We are living in a world where we need to protect animals- some species of bats are so rare they have protected status, long eared bats for one. We had to have a survey as there are some in the vicinity before we extended house, have lots of pipistrell ones here and it is very soothing to see them swooping about at dusk.
 
tonka said:
When we stayed there last year and went for a walk with the grandkids. Found a dead bat almost outside the gate. So you certainly have some around there.
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Maybe that was one he squished earlier...:whistle:
jollyrodger said:
They any good on the bbq :whistle:
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I don't think bats know how to cook...:)
Bluemooner said:
Bet came out of his wallet:giggler::giggler:
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Yes….it was after his moths...

I found one on the ramp of my horse lorry when we got to a show, the poor thing must have been inside because I didn't see it when I loaded the ponies on. I just left it alone & when I was next at the lorry it had gone.
 
TheBig1 said:
@old-mo you need to read the relevant part of the study below relating to your place
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H1........... That is where the barn is I spoke of...

So still leaves me in the clear..... (At the moment... :))

I have put notices up all round my property...

"Private Property, Keep Out".. Trespassers will be shot.. :giggler:

So that should cover me... :doh:
 
Glad you sorted the bat issue. We have them round here and have recently been considering getting a bat box to repay them for all the bugs they eat for us.

Badgers are bad .....

But for sheer terrorism .... moles.

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Shrimp said:
IF that’s the case, why are we all pi....ing about sorting out Rabies protection with our dogs!?!?
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I guess because you are more likely to get bitten by a dog than a bat.

Unless you work with bats as your job.

I’m just the messenger relaying what I was told by a practice nurse that obviously gets her info via the NHS.
 

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