Pjrt Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Sorry to put this in general but I didn't know where else to go. I took my folded up jeans off the edge of the bath (where they had been overnight) , put my legs in and looked down as I was pulling them up and got a bit of a shock! At first I though mouse but in an instant I recognised BAT! A teeny tiny little bat! Can anyone please help me as to what I should do with it. I'd really like it to live! I am located in Mannum SA and am willing to drive it to care if there is anyone available to who does such things?? I just left it bundled back up in the jeans as they were on the bath. For size comparison. HELLLLLLLLLLP ! TIA :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Call WIRES or your local animal park. Looks albino which means it will probably need to be kept in captivity if it is to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Take it to the Vet.I'm sure they will know how to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 For now though, put a towel in a box and gently pick it up with another towel, don't let it bite or scratch you put it in the box and close it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Skyefool there are some links to SA Wildlife Rescue Groups here Wildlife Rescues RSPCA also suggest calling Fauna Rescue one of those listed in the first link. SA – contact RSPCA SA on 08 8231 6931 and also see www.faunarescue.org.au/ Good on you for trying to help the little bat but as MUP said please be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 OMG how cute is that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 thanks guys. I called Fauna Rescue. I tipped it into a take away container full of tissues with a well sealed lid & air holes and will try to release it tonight as described by the FR lady. If that doesn't go so well I can take it to a carer 1/2 hrs away. When I tipped it from my pants into the container it spread its wings and there was no sign of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 OMG, that is adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Naww I hope he's okay. Did you figure out how he got into your pants? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Naww I hope he's okay. Did you figure out how he got into your pants? :laugh: well, you know when you get moths flying from your wallet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alibi Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Naww I hope he's okay. Did you figure out how he got into your pants? :laugh: well, you know when you get moths flying from your wallet...... Omg made me laugh so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 ADELAIDE BAT CARE This lady specialises in bats and she LOVES them. Is very conscientious and even has a humidity crib for them. She really is devoted and quite knowledable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Naww I hope he's okay. Did you figure out how he got into your pants? :laugh: well, you know when you get moths flying from your wallet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Aww, it must have wandered into the house and looked for a dark, enclosed place to roost. Bats go into torpor when they roost, so they often can't fly away if disturbed because they are too slow and sleepy. That is a small one even for a microbat. Maybe it's a forest bat. Many of those are insy weensie. Most species rarely bite or scratch when they are in torpor. I have met a few exceptions. Best to handle them with gloves on. They are so little most types of gloves can be protective enough. Just got to make sure with the reduced dexterity and sense of touch you don't drop them or squish them. I've always thought they feel very fragile. Maybe you could put a bat box up in your yard. Studies show bats use boxes even in the middle of suburbia. As long as they don't get taken over by bees or ants. It gives them more places to roost so less competition with other animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkhe Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Ohhhh my god, he is adorable! I would've mistaken him for a piece of polar fleece or something! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Wow!...you're lucky :D ....Its a micro bat! and they do eat moths :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Naww I hope he's okay. Did you figure out how he got into your pants? :laugh: well, you know when you get moths flying from your wallet...... Just got back in and saw this!!!! Really pleased the little guy is ok Skyefool, hope it goes well tonight and he flies off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Oh cute!! I've been lucky enough to see one of these guys in real life. An old boss of mine was with wires. He was being fed meal worms and looked so scary when he ate!! I loved him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjrt Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 ADELAIDE BAT CARE This lady specialises in bats and she LOVES them. Is very conscientious and even has a humidity crib for them. She really is devoted and quite knowledable. Thanks for the link. I emailed to see if their opinion concurs with fauna rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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