Brown bats are the most common offenders for biting humans with their extremely sharp teeth. These marks seldom look like actual bites because of the small size of their teeth; teeth frequently puncture the skin at a pin prick manner. It's a rare occurrence that occurs only when the bat is ill or feels trapped.
Bat bites must be taken very seriously since they are carriers of the deadly rabies virus; infected bats transmit this virus to pets and humans via bites or contact with their droppings. It's typical for sick bats found on the floor to bite kids that attempt to pick them up and these cases have to be taken into the doctor though the injury doesn't look bad.
As such, it's a good idea to cover up and wear thick gloves when dealing with bats. Larger bats such as the solitary ones who live in caves may do more harm to their victim's skin when they bite.
In case you've been bitten or scratched by a rabid bat (or other mammal), a timely administration of this vaccine Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) will protect you from disease.
Bats are the greatest transmitters of human rabies acquired in national habitations. This is largely because of their small size and harmless appearance, which might lure people to manage them unwisely. Sick bats lying on the floor especially seem pitiful, but will bite if touched or picked up. Any bat rescuing must be carried out with thick hand gloves and protective covering -- or not at all!
Things to do: Apply pressure to prevent blood circulation if bleeding. Get a doctor to treat you as soon as possible as the bat could be rabid. This can be determined by carrying out a test on the dead bats brain. If you've not been vaccinated for rabies, the physician will administer the Human Rabies Immunoglobulin antibody into the interior of your wound. You'll also receive five shots of the embryo to the muscle surrounding the bite wound. This therapy must be started as soon as possible following a bite to save the life of the victim, unless the bat tests negative.Bats are the greatest transmitters of human rabies acquired in national habitations. This is largely because of their small size and harmless appearance, which might lure people to manage them unwisely. Sick bats lying on the floor especially seem pitiful, but will bite if touched or picked up. Any bat rescuing must be carried out with thick hand gloves and protective covering -- or not at all! It is wise to get vaccinated for rabies if bats are sighted close to where you live. Maintain your domestic animals and pets vaccinated too
