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Post by tractor on Aug 13, 2014 11:56:36 GMT -5
I had to get some work done, so here's some more info for you. Yes sick bats can be a concern, the really sad fact is there is a white nosed disease that is killing millions of bats every year, with many endangered species listings on their way. At the current rate, some day we may no longer have bats around (they're not cute and fuzzy, so it's hard to rally support to save them). I don't like them in my house either, but I have a log home and they like to live there too.
I've always wanted to have a pet fruit bat...maybe someday. And despite my name, I didn't pet a cow until I was well into my 30's, it just wasn't something high on my list of things to do.
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Post by Abby Normal on Aug 13, 2014 12:26:28 GMT -5
I think you would have heard the bat, had it been in your bedroom at night.
Back when I was a camp counselor, I had one get in my cabin. Thankfully, it was a weekend so no kids were there. The sound of it flying around woke me up. It had come in through the open window. I freaked out.
They put screens on the windows the next day.
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Post by mandyms on Aug 13, 2014 19:44:15 GMT -5
Almost40, your post made me do some research; I also had a bat in my place last month. It did land on both myself and my 7 year old but I figured since we didn't feel anything or have any marks we were ok; I ended up scooping it up in a shoe box and dumping it outside.
I ended up calling my state health department today after getting the run around from my pediatrician and local health department. The researcher at the state level said definitely because it touched us that it would be possible to be exposed as bites are often unfelt especially when asleep as we were.
We just got home from the ER...6 shots for me, 3 for DD. We have to go back for an additional shot 3 more times. If it was overkill, I'm ok with that; if I end up paying what the local biotch quoted me, I'm ok with that too. I was thinking about the worse case scenario and the info I was reading that it could take MONTHS for symptoms to show up. i couldn't live with myself knowing I could have taken steps..the anxiety was already eating at me and that was just today. I also took your post as kind of a sign; I have been lurking for years but stopped following for about 6 months and just recently started checking back in a couple of weeks ago...I'm thinking maybe there has to be a reason why...
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Post by sapphire12 on Aug 13, 2014 22:05:41 GMT -5
I hope all turns out well almost40 and mandyms and dd!
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Post by taz157 on Aug 13, 2014 23:53:29 GMT -5
I hope all turns out well almost40 and mandyms and dd!
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Post by steph08 on Aug 14, 2014 6:34:28 GMT -5
My parents have a few bats a year in their house. My dad keeps a tennis racquet around for that reason. However, theirs are usually flying around, not sickly.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 14, 2014 7:49:03 GMT -5
I hope all turns out well almost40 and mandyms and dd! 3rded!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Aug 14, 2014 7:50:21 GMT -5
I had to get some work done, so here's some more info for you. Yes sick bats can be a concern, the really sad fact is there is a white nosed disease that is killing millions of bats every year, with many endangered species listings on their way. At the current rate, some day we may no longer have bats around (they're not cute and fuzzy, so it's hard to rally support to save them). I don't like them in my house either, but I have a log home and they like to live there too. I've always wanted to have a pet fruit bat...maybe someday. And despite my name, I didn't pet a cow until I was well into my 30's, it just wasn't something high on my list of things to do. They eat mosquitoes. That alone is enough to cause me to rally round for them! I'll take bats over mosquitoes any day (I react badly to mosquitoes bites and itch for DAYS)
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Post by wvugurl26 on Aug 14, 2014 7:58:21 GMT -5
I was bitten by a spider while I was sleeping. I definitely knew it in the days after due to the nasty reaction I had.
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Post by movingforward on Aug 14, 2014 9:06:14 GMT -5
Almost40, your post made me do some research; I also had a bat in my place last month. It did land on both myself and my 7 year old but I figured since we didn't feel anything or have any marks we were ok; I ended up scooping it up in a shoe box and dumping it outside. I ended up calling my state health department today after getting the run around from my pediatrician and local health department. The researcher at the state level said definitely because it touched us that it would be possible to be exposed as bites are often unfelt especially when asleep as we were. We just got home from the ER...6 shots for me, 3 for DD. We have to go back for an additional shot 3 more times. If it was overkill, I'm ok with that; if I end up paying what the local biotch quoted me, I'm ok with that too. I was thinking about the worse case scenario and the info I was reading that it could take MONTHS for symptoms to show up. i couldn't live with myself knowing I could have taken steps..the anxiety was already eating at me and that was just today. I also took your post as kind of a sign; I have been lurking for years but stopped following for about 6 months and just recently started checking back in a couple of weeks ago...I'm thinking maybe there has to be a reason why... I ended up getting shots last night as well . I found an urgent care facility in my area that had the vaccination so I was able to avoid the ER. I received 4 shots and will get 3 more. I am glad you read this thread and I am glad you and DD ended up getting the shots. Why take a chance when you are dealing with something 100% fatal if it happens. Also, now I can rescue stray animals without any fear . ETA: They quoted me $3,061. Hopefully, the insurance will cover 80% leaving me with only around $600 to pay (plus my $50 co-pays each time I go so total $800).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2014 9:15:10 GMT -5
Why does it cost like $25 to vaccinate a dog against rabies and 3K for a human.
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Post by movingforward on Aug 14, 2014 9:21:25 GMT -5
Why does it cost like $25 to vaccinate a dog against rabies and 3K for a human. In looking at the detailed charges of my vaccination it is the vaccination that actually blocks the rabies virus AFTER you have been bitten that is thousands of dollars. The other shots (for pre-exposure) are not all that expensive. Since animals only receive the pre-exposure vaccination I am just taking a guess that is ONE reason for the cost difference.
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Post by mandyms on Aug 14, 2014 11:50:50 GMT -5
I ended up getting shots last night as well . I found an urgent care facility in my area that had the vaccination so I was able to avoid the ER. I received 4 shots and will get 3 more. I am glad you read this thread and I am glad you and DD ended up getting the shots. Why take a chance when you are dealing with something 100% fatal if it happens. Also, now I can rescue stray animals without any fear . ETA: They quoted me $3,061. Hopefully, the insurance will cover 80% leaving me with only around $600 to pay (plus my $50 co-pays each time I go so total $800). I agree about not taking the chance. Hopefully my insurance picks up a lot of it too..but I'll deal with it either way. This is definitely not a time I'm going to stress about the bill. I feel so much better about just making the decision. Hope all stays well!
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