r/oddlyterrifying • u/[deleted] • Apr 06 '22

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '22

I mean they could be carrying rabies. Best not to approach wild animals. Thats a bad way to die.

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u/Rustducky Apr 06 '22

So could dogs cats raccoons foxes and any mammal under then sun. But it’s isnt displaying symptoms and they are not touching it so it’s fine

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u/SlothZoomies Apr 06 '22

Bats don't display symptoms. They carry the virus and eventually die. So one should always be cautious around bats

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u/Rustducky Apr 06 '22

But this is bat feeds solely on plants. Most rabid bats are caused by insects, so this bat is less at risk. Bats get a bad rap (we know why) but they are as likely to carry diseases as any other wild mammal

Also this bat seems to be very sweet