An Uninvited Guest

Starscream · 07-29-2012, 01:37 PM

Look who showed up at my house today:

I'm a little bit uneasy about letting the kids out to play today, since it's hanging right above the garage door, and that's where they like to play.
Anybody have any more info on what type of bat this is? Looks like a Big Brown bat to me, which is common in NC.

Don Fernando · 07-29-2012, 01:46 PM

He reminds me of Kelmac but with hair

07-29-2012, 01:47 PM

man that thing looks nasty.

kelmac07 · 07-29-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

He reminds me of Kelmac but with hair

That's as wrong as two boys in bed.

King James · 07-29-2012, 02:03 PM

As far as I know, bats can carry rabies but if you don't bother the bat it likely won't bother you. If anything, bats are good to have around as they will help to take care of mosquito problems

688sonarmen · 07-29-2012, 02:37 PM

I would not worry about it, we had bats in our sheds for years with no issues and it takes quite a bit to disturb them.

Mikepd · 07-29-2012, 02:39 PM

Call your local animal control if it makes you uneasy and isn't leaving.

Mr. Ed · 07-29-2012, 02:43 PM

I think it's cute!

Starscream · 07-29-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

Call your local animal control if it makes you uneasy and isn't leaving.

I plan on it if it isn't gone after tomorrow. I figured with the weather change, he just didn't quite make it home last night. If he's still there tonight or in the morning, there may be a problem.

CigarNut · 07-29-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

As far as I know, bats can carry rabies but if you don't bother the bat it likely won't bother you. If anything, bats are good to have around as they will help to take care of mosquito problems

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

I would not worry about it, we had bats in our sheds for years with no issues and it takes quite a bit to disturb them.

That's been my experience as well.

SvilleKid · 07-29-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

As far as I know, bats can carry rabies but if you don't bother the bat it likely won't bother you. If anything, bats are good to have around as they will help to take care of mosquito problems

Good advice. But I'd add: when you observe animals behaving out-of-ordinary, especially rabies-prone animals, its best to be very wary. And a bat in the open, in bright light isn't normal behavior. Definitely leave it alone.

Starscream · 07-29-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Good advice. But I'd add: when you observe animals behaving out-of-ordinary, especially rabies-prone animals, its best to be very wary. And a bat in the open, in bright light isn't normal behavior. Definitely leave it alone.

Yep. I figure it's above my garage door for one of two reasons:
either the change in weather last night (quick storms rolling in and cooled off really quickly)
or it could be rabid.
If it's gone by this evening or in the morning, I'm assuming it's the change in weather and couldn't make it home. If it's still there, well...

OLS · 07-29-2012, 04:42 PM

It could also be affected by that white fungus, although it does not look like it, but it has made their behavior
very erratic, made them so agitated and nervous that they come out of their dens at the wrong times and
waste valuable energy. It could be resting and hoping for night and to be left alone to re-charge batts,
no pun intended.

Ogre · 07-29-2012, 05:52 PM

Where is Robin?????

cmitch · 07-29-2012, 06:20 PM

Wow. My Mother in law gets around!

markem · 07-29-2012, 06:24 PM

You can google "bat box" and put one up for him in a tree or on a fence post. They are flying insect feeders not usually active during the day. We have some bat boxes in the neighborhood and they seem to get used.

68TriShield · 07-29-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

As far as I know, bats can carry rabies but if you don't bother the bat it likely won't bother you. If anything, bats are good to have around as they will help to take care of mosquito problems

Yep,it looks like the kind of Bat that eats a few thousand insects a night

Starscream · 07-29-2012, 08:25 PM

All good! The bat is gone now that it's dark.

Mikepd · 07-29-2012, 09:35 PM

Let us know if he returns in the morning.

Blueface · 07-30-2012, 05:55 AM

Holy relatives that finally left Batman!

I think he got tired of waiting for the door to the batcave to open.

07-29-2012, 01:37 PM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	An Uninvited Guest Look who showed up at my house today: I'm a little bit uneasy about letting the kids out to play today, since it's hanging right above the garage door, and that's where they like to play. Anybody have any more info on what type of bat this is? Looks like a Big Brown bat to me, which is common in NC. __________________ Insert quote here.

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07-29-2012, 01:47 PM	#3
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An Uninvited Guest man that thing looks nasty.

07-29-2012, 02:03 PM	#5
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: An Uninvited Guest As far as I know, bats can carry rabies but if you don't bother the bat it likely won't bother you. If anything, bats are good to have around as they will help to take care of mosquito problems __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

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688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: An Uninvited Guest I would not worry about it, we had bats in our sheds for years with no issues and it takes quite a bit to disturb them.

07-29-2012, 02:39 PM	#7
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 580 Trading: (10)	Re: An Uninvited Guest Call your local animal control if it makes you uneasy and isn't leaving.

07-29-2012, 02:43 PM	#8
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: An Uninvited Guest I think it's cute!

07-29-2012, 04:42 PM	#13
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: An Uninvited Guest It could also be affected by that white fungus, although it does not look like it, but it has made their behavior very erratic, made them so agitated and nervous that they come out of their dens at the wrong times and waste valuable energy. It could be resting and hoping for night and to be left alone to re-charge batts, no pun intended.

07-29-2012, 05:52 PM	#14
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: An Uninvited Guest Where is Robin????? __________________

07-29-2012, 06:20 PM	#15
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: An Uninvited Guest Wow. My Mother in law gets around! __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

07-29-2012, 06:24 PM	#16
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 Trading: (47)	Re: An Uninvited Guest You can google "bat box" and put one up for him in a tree or on a fence post. They are flying insect feeders not usually active during the day. We have some bat boxes in the neighborhood and they seem to get used. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-29-2012, 08:25 PM	#18
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: An Uninvited Guest All good! The bat is gone now that it's dark. __________________ Insert quote here.

07-29-2012, 09:35 PM	#19
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 580 Trading: (10)	Re: An Uninvited Guest Let us know if he returns in the morning.

07-30-2012, 05:55 AM	#20
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: An Uninvited Guest Holy relatives that finally left Batman! I think he got tired of waiting for the door to the batcave to open. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian