
Originally Posted by
Tuckervill
Uh, I think little bat fangs would hurt enough that I would KNOW that I was bitten. They don't just randomly bite people. They're looking for bugs. I guess if I were covered in bugs....
Karen
When you're asleep you wouldn't feel it. That's why vampire bats are so successful at what they do. 
A rabid bat (or any rabid animal for that matter) does not act like a normal animal, and will bite randomly. When the rabies starts to affect the animal, rabid animals will approach people when they normally would not, act friendly, or attack randomly. So, yes, it is a real threat.
I love bats and would hate to see one killed for no reason, but when it comes to rabies I am a wee bit paranoid.
Last edited by Heifzilla; 06-16-2009 at 10:45 AM.
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