I know there’s a nest very close by, in my garden, from the poop i clean up. I’ve never seen a baby out and about until now. Should i just leave it there?
Yes that’s a youngster that’s probably fallen out of the roost. I doubt it’ll survive without getting back, which it probably won’t be able to do itself. You say you’re in Italy yes? Where abouts? I can see if any of my contacts here in the UK know who could help.
P.s. some species of bats carry rabies so at the very least where gloves if you do need to handle ir move it. A youngster is less likely to bite if handled and you could only catch it if they bite.
Also so thus link for advise on how to handle and safely contain the bat https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/help-ive-found-a-bat/bats-in-need-of-rescue/contain-the-bat
Scratches can also transmit rabies I thought?
Good shout, double checked btc website and it says scratches too.
is it alive?
May want to put it in a box to help keep it safe from predators, possibly call a rescue if you have one near you. I’m not sure it’s capable of find it’s own way back, but the rescue peeps might have a better idea.
handle it with gloves and wash your hands very well immediately, either way. (leather gardener’s gloves. when washing your hands, make sure to catch your thumb and go up your arms.)
edit: may be able find a rescue here
Yes it’s alive, i saw it move. Nice website, thanks. Unfortunately the Italians didn’t answer yet 🤣 Will try again.
If your city has some form of animal control as a public service, they likely would have the contact info for rescues.
But it should be fine. That website had a tip for moving them safely… use a somewhat thin (but long) stick and tuck it in their feet. Unless you know where mum is, but given the age, I can’t really imagine they’re not injured from a fall.
in any case, bats are way cooler than humans typically give them credit for, so thanks for being a good human :P
Penso che dovresti contattare il CRAS - Centro Recupero Animali Selvatici
Disclaimer: I don’t know anything about bats.
I would leave it, but keep an eye on it. Maybe put up some shade if it’s in the sun.
