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Bats should not be flying through your house, and the animal may be sick. If the bat has had contact with a person or pet, or if the bat was present in the room of a sleeping person, the bat should be captured and given to government officials for rabies testing. If you choose to let the bat escape, you may need post exposure rabies treatment. | Bats should not be flying through your house, and the animal may be sick. If the bat has had contact with a person or pet, or if the bat was present in the room of a sleeping person, the bat should be captured and given to government officials for rabies testing. If you choose to let the bat escape, you may need post exposure rabies treatment. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Take care using your hands directly. Wear leather gloves to protect against rabies. Open your door or window. The bat is looking for a way out. Open a door and leave it open to give the flying bat a clear path. The bat may sense the fresh air and fly out of your house. | #Take care using your hands directly. Wear leather gloves to protect against rabies. Open your door or window. The bat is looking for a way out. Open a door and leave it open to give the flying bat a clear path. The bat may sense the fresh air and fly out of your house. |