um i was wondering were i could perhcase a bat . perferably a fruit bat
2006-10-29 09:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by chris m 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Most states have laws regarding what sort of animals you can have as a "pet" without having a special liscence. I would THINK that a bat would be under the catagory of a "wild" animal and would require a liscence to be able to legally own. Having worked for many years in the pet industry, I have never personally seen anyone ever sell bats, or own one for that matter, unless they were a liscenced wildlife rehabilitator.
2006-10-29 09:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adopt-a-bat just lets you donate money, you don't GET a bat. Most states (if not all) make it illegal to own certain "wild" animals such as bats and skunks, since they are such a high carrier of rabies.
We had skunks and found this out. The problem is, they're illegal (bats too) because rabies is fatal to humans. The only way to test for rabies is to do an autopsy, which means the following:
1. Your "pet" is seized and you are fined for having a "potentially dangerous animal" without a license.
2. Even if you have DOCUMENTED PROOF of rabies shots (which we had for our skunks), your animal is STILL taken and destroyed.
3. Your animal is dissected, tested for rabies, and you STILL have to pay a fine, and might be taken to court.
It sucks. :(
2006-10-29 19:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by ivyrakestraw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA bats are federally protected and can not be owned as pets. A wildlife rehabber can have a license to have them, but the average person can't. Sorry.
2016-05-22 06:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Chris, I have never seem any kind of bats in a pet store. You might beale to buy one through the internet.
Clowmy
2006-10-29 09:42:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is illeagal in all 50 states to own a bat as a pet. Not sure though. You might have to have a licence or something. Sorry, I guess I wan't much help. Keep trying...
2006-10-29 09:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ch33kS_x00x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adopt a bat:
http://www.batworld.org/adopt_a_bat/adopt_a_bat.html
2006-10-29 10:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋