it’s early summer, momma bats are having their pups. pups often fall and are abandoned by their mothers; this happens when they’re moving their babies to a roost. these bats cannot fly.
remember that less then .5% of bats carry rabies, but it’s always better safe than sorry. if bitten, you have to be given rabies shots. make sure you have some gloves.
make sure the bat is safe from predators. pets and wild animals alike pose a threat to the safety of the bat. wait until the bat is quiet and still. if the bat panics,bat world has a handy rescue locator! contain the bat. hold it securely in your gloved hands or a towel (be very careful!) and transfer it to a box,
if the bat is calm, use a stick (not your hands!)of two or more feet in length to pick it up. bats have a reflex that causes their feet to grab onto whatever they touch. once you have the bat, inspect it for injuries. if it has injuries, contact a rescuer.
once you find you have a healthy bat, use a ladder slowly return it to a nearby tree. secure the branch in the tree so it cannot fall out and the bat is concealed. be careful not to scare the mother away, or she will abandon it. make sure the bat is away from the trunk, at least eight feet up, and there are no nearby bird nests.
mission accomplished! check the following morning to see if the bat is gone. if it is not, contact a rescuer.
Lady Jace Of The Fae 