Care and Expert Guidance for Bats
Discover essential tips and trusted advice on helping injured bats and managing bat encounters safely in your home or property.
Immediate Response for Injured Bats
Learn how to safely assist bats in distress, including first aid steps and when to seek professional wildlife rehabilitators to ensure their well-being.
Safe Bat Removal from Properties
Understanding what can be done if a bat accidently enters your house
Access to Expert Support
Connect with local bat care specialists and wildlife organizations ready to provide advice, rescue services, and rehabilitation resources.
What should I do if I find an injured bat?
Find clear and concise answers to common bat care and safety questions to help you act responsibly and effectively.
How can I safely handle a bat found on my property?
Carefully collect the bat with a gloved hand or cloth and place it in a box e.g.shoe box, with a soft cloth inside, please ensure that the box is secure as bats are very good at escaping and leave in a cool place then contact this website or What’s App 07735031350 for instructions.
What are signs that a bat needs medical attention?
Look for visible injuries, unusual behavior, or inability to fly, and immediately seek advice from this website or a vet
Are bats dangerous to humans?
Bats rarely pose a threat, but avoid touching them with bear hands as with any wild animal being captured will make them feel threatened and can at times “nip” bare s
Can I keep a bat as a pet?
No keeping bats as pets is illegal and harmful to their wellbeing
Can bats be excluded from my property
Bat roosts are legally protected and as such no action should be taken to exclude bats before seeking advice, sealing up place that bats use is can result in bats and/or their young being trapped and subsequently dying. If you feel that bats are a problem in your property then call Bat Conservation Trust Bat Helpline 0345 1300 228
What should I do if I find a bat inside my house?
Close off other rooms, open windows/external doors to allow the bat to exit or contact local bat group if the bat does not leave. Do not use physical methods to make the bat exit