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Does This Look Like A Bat Scratch
Question: Does this look like a bat scratch
Does this look like a bat scratch
Brief Answer:
I would expect a bat scratch to be more superficial but there is no way to tell for sure if this is a bat scratch or not
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
The scratch mark in the picture is a bit deeper than I would expect to see in the case of a bat scratch. On the other hand, there is no way to say for sure if this is a bat scratch or not. If you have been in close contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch as long as you do not know for sure it is not a bat scratch.
The reason for this is because bat scratches may transmit serious and deadly infections. So, even if there is a small chance of this scratch being due to a bat (if you have been in close contact with one), you will need to see your doctor as soon as possible and plan on having the anti-rabies vaccine series.
To conclude:
- the scratch in the picture seems a bit deeper than I would expect in the case of a bat scratch
- kindly note that there is no sure way to say if this is a bat scratch or not, there are no, sure, specific or defining criteria in the case of a bat scratch
- if you have been in contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch (if you are not sure of its origin) and you should see the doctor as soon as possible
- rabies vaccine series should be started as soon as possible in this case as rabies is a fatal infection in humans.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
I would expect a bat scratch to be more superficial but there is no way to tell for sure if this is a bat scratch or not
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
The scratch mark in the picture is a bit deeper than I would expect to see in the case of a bat scratch. On the other hand, there is no way to say for sure if this is a bat scratch or not. If you have been in close contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch as long as you do not know for sure it is not a bat scratch.
The reason for this is because bat scratches may transmit serious and deadly infections. So, even if there is a small chance of this scratch being due to a bat (if you have been in close contact with one), you will need to see your doctor as soon as possible and plan on having the anti-rabies vaccine series.
To conclude:
- the scratch in the picture seems a bit deeper than I would expect in the case of a bat scratch
- kindly note that there is no sure way to say if this is a bat scratch or not, there are no, sure, specific or defining criteria in the case of a bat scratch
- if you have been in contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch (if you are not sure of its origin) and you should see the doctor as soon as possible
- rabies vaccine series should be started as soon as possible in this case as rabies is a fatal infection in humans.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
I would expect a bat scratch to be more superficial but there is no way to tell for sure if this is a bat scratch or not
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
The scratch mark in the picture is a bit deeper than I would expect to see in the case of a bat scratch. On the other hand, there is no way to say for sure if this is a bat scratch or not. If you have been in close contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch as long as you do not know for sure it is not a bat scratch.
The reason for this is because bat scratches may transmit serious and deadly infections. So, even if there is a small chance of this scratch being due to a bat (if you have been in close contact with one), you will need to see your doctor as soon as possible and plan on having the anti-rabies vaccine series.
To conclude:
- the scratch in the picture seems a bit deeper than I would expect in the case of a bat scratch
- kindly note that there is no sure way to say if this is a bat scratch or not, there are no, sure, specific or defining criteria in the case of a bat scratch
- if you have been in contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch (if you are not sure of its origin) and you should see the doctor as soon as possible
- rabies vaccine series should be started as soon as possible in this case as rabies is a fatal infection in humans.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
I would expect a bat scratch to be more superficial but there is no way to tell for sure if this is a bat scratch or not
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
I carefully read your query and also checked the uploaded image.
The scratch mark in the picture is a bit deeper than I would expect to see in the case of a bat scratch. On the other hand, there is no way to say for sure if this is a bat scratch or not. If you have been in close contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch as long as you do not know for sure it is not a bat scratch.
The reason for this is because bat scratches may transmit serious and deadly infections. So, even if there is a small chance of this scratch being due to a bat (if you have been in close contact with one), you will need to see your doctor as soon as possible and plan on having the anti-rabies vaccine series.
To conclude:
- the scratch in the picture seems a bit deeper than I would expect in the case of a bat scratch
- kindly note that there is no sure way to say if this is a bat scratch or not, there are no, sure, specific or defining criteria in the case of a bat scratch
- if you have been in contact with a bat recently, this should be considered a bat scratch (if you are not sure of its origin) and you should see the doctor as soon as possible
- rabies vaccine series should be started as soon as possible in this case as rabies is a fatal infection in humans.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hi again.
No bat sighting just extreme fear of bats. Noticed scratch today while little bleeding and stinging so I assume it is from someone today as I do not think it looks like an older wound do you?? Scared of bat in room when asleep but no sign of bat plus dog sleeps with me and he also did not awake or hear anything. Do you think it is just an accidental scratch not a bat scratch? Do you think I or the dog would have awoken if bat was in my room during night? This scratch is about 2mm wide and 1cm long. When a scratch initionally happens does the bleeding stinging (and stinging with water) usually occur right after or days later? No previous scab was picked in that location either.
No bat sighting just extreme fear of bats. Noticed scratch today while little bleeding and stinging so I assume it is from someone today as I do not think it looks like an older wound do you?? Scared of bat in room when asleep but no sign of bat plus dog sleeps with me and he also did not awake or hear anything. Do you think it is just an accidental scratch not a bat scratch? Do you think I or the dog would have awoken if bat was in my room during night? This scratch is about 2mm wide and 1cm long. When a scratch initionally happens does the bleeding stinging (and stinging with water) usually occur right after or days later? No previous scab was picked in that location either.
Hi again.
No bat sighting just extreme fear of bats. Noticed scratch today while little bleeding and stinging so I assume it is from someone today as I do not think it looks like an older wound do you?? Scared of bat in room when asleep but no sign of bat plus dog sleeps with me and he also did not awake or hear anything. Do you think it is just an accidental scratch not a bat scratch? Do you think I or the dog would have awoken if bat was in my room during night? This scratch is about 2mm wide and 1cm long. When a scratch initionally happens does the bleeding stinging (and stinging with water) usually occur right after or days later? No previous scab was picked in that location either.
No bat sighting just extreme fear of bats. Noticed scratch today while little bleeding and stinging so I assume it is from someone today as I do not think it looks like an older wound do you?? Scared of bat in room when asleep but no sign of bat plus dog sleeps with me and he also did not awake or hear anything. Do you think it is just an accidental scratch not a bat scratch? Do you think I or the dog would have awoken if bat was in my room during night? This scratch is about 2mm wide and 1cm long. When a scratch initionally happens does the bleeding stinging (and stinging with water) usually occur right after or days later? No previous scab was picked in that location either.
Correction: 2cm long not 1cm
Correction: 2cm long not 1cm
Brief Answer:
You do not need to worry, it is unlikely this is a bat scratch
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for reply and the extra information provided.
By what you explain, I do not think this is a bat scratch. It seems more like an accidental laceration, this especially because you are not aware of any bats being in your room.
It seems to be a fresh scratch but scratches in the foot may happen so easily during daily activities and are not suspicious of being caused by a bat u less a bat is seen around.
Most of the time, the patients are aware of a bite or scratch from a bat but it happens they may not. This is why we say to be highly suspicious but this only if a bat is seen around.
In your case, I would advise you to just relax and not worry about it as it is very unlikely this is a bat scratch.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
You do not need to worry, it is unlikely this is a bat scratch
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for reply and the extra information provided.
By what you explain, I do not think this is a bat scratch. It seems more like an accidental laceration, this especially because you are not aware of any bats being in your room.
It seems to be a fresh scratch but scratches in the foot may happen so easily during daily activities and are not suspicious of being caused by a bat u less a bat is seen around.
Most of the time, the patients are aware of a bite or scratch from a bat but it happens they may not. This is why we say to be highly suspicious but this only if a bat is seen around.
In your case, I would advise you to just relax and not worry about it as it is very unlikely this is a bat scratch.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
You do not need to worry, it is unlikely this is a bat scratch
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for reply and the extra information provided.
By what you explain, I do not think this is a bat scratch. It seems more like an accidental laceration, this especially because you are not aware of any bats being in your room.
It seems to be a fresh scratch but scratches in the foot may happen so easily during daily activities and are not suspicious of being caused by a bat u less a bat is seen around.
Most of the time, the patients are aware of a bite or scratch from a bat but it happens they may not. This is why we say to be highly suspicious but this only if a bat is seen around.
In your case, I would advise you to just relax and not worry about it as it is very unlikely this is a bat scratch.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
You do not need to worry, it is unlikely this is a bat scratch
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for reply and the extra information provided.
By what you explain, I do not think this is a bat scratch. It seems more like an accidental laceration, this especially because you are not aware of any bats being in your room.
It seems to be a fresh scratch but scratches in the foot may happen so easily during daily activities and are not suspicious of being caused by a bat u less a bat is seen around.
Most of the time, the patients are aware of a bite or scratch from a bat but it happens they may not. This is why we say to be highly suspicious but this only if a bat is seen around.
In your case, I would advise you to just relax and not worry about it as it is very unlikely this is a bat scratch.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for the reassurance.
Do you believe that myself or my dog would have realized if there was a bat in my room flying around while I was sleep?
Do you believe that myself or my dog would have realized if there was a bat in my room flying around while I was sleep?
Thank you for the reassurance.
Do you believe that myself or my dog would have realized if there was a bat in my room flying around while I was sleep?
Do you believe that myself or my dog would have realized if there was a bat in my room flying around while I was sleep?
Brief Answer:
If a bat was in your room, very likely you would have noticed it
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is very likely that if a bat was in the room you would know. This is because they generally fly and hit against walls to try to get out as it is not easy for them to determine the exit and go out. So, I believe, very likely you would be aware of its presence in your room. And the dog as well would have noticed it.
if you didn't see a bat, you do not need to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
If a bat was in your room, very likely you would have noticed it
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is very likely that if a bat was in the room you would know. This is because they generally fly and hit against walls to try to get out as it is not easy for them to determine the exit and go out. So, I believe, very likely you would be aware of its presence in your room. And the dog as well would have noticed it.
if you didn't see a bat, you do not need to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
If a bat was in your room, very likely you would have noticed it
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is very likely that if a bat was in the room you would know. This is because they generally fly and hit against walls to try to get out as it is not easy for them to determine the exit and go out. So, I believe, very likely you would be aware of its presence in your room. And the dog as well would have noticed it.
if you didn't see a bat, you do not need to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
If a bat was in your room, very likely you would have noticed it
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
It is very likely that if a bat was in the room you would know. This is because they generally fly and hit against walls to try to get out as it is not easy for them to determine the exit and go out. So, I believe, very likely you would be aware of its presence in your room. And the dog as well would have noticed it.
if you didn't see a bat, you do not need to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you.
This is it today as it is starting to scab.
(Picture attached)
I would expect a bat scratch to be also much smaller than this occurs to be?
Also right after an immediate scratch, bleeding and stinging would occur correct?
When I woke up yesterday morning I had no feeling of blood or stinging so I assume it was not scratched yet. Only noticed this middle of the day yesterday when it was stinging and bleeding. No dried blood either.
This is it today as it is starting to scab.
(Picture attached)
I would expect a bat scratch to be also much smaller than this occurs to be?
Also right after an immediate scratch, bleeding and stinging would occur correct?
When I woke up yesterday morning I had no feeling of blood or stinging so I assume it was not scratched yet. Only noticed this middle of the day yesterday when it was stinging and bleeding. No dried blood either.
Thank you.
This is it today as it is starting to scab.
(Picture attached)
I would expect a bat scratch to be also much smaller than this occurs to be?
Also right after an immediate scratch, bleeding and stinging would occur correct?
When I woke up yesterday morning I had no feeling of blood or stinging so I assume it was not scratched yet. Only noticed this middle of the day yesterday when it was stinging and bleeding. No dried blood either.
This is it today as it is starting to scab.
(Picture attached)
I would expect a bat scratch to be also much smaller than this occurs to be?
Also right after an immediate scratch, bleeding and stinging would occur correct?
When I woke up yesterday morning I had no feeling of blood or stinging so I assume it was not scratched yet. Only noticed this middle of the day yesterday when it was stinging and bleeding. No dried blood either.
Brief Answer:
The wound is wider and deeper than a bat scratch would be
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for the reply and the uploaded image. I carefully checked it.
The scratch is too deep and too wide to be a scratch caused by a bat. Very likely you have injured it while walking and scratching it against something.
The leg is an area that is prone to injuries and sometimes if the injuries are minor, we are not aware of the moment we get injured.
We get aware of the wound a few hours later when more blood goes into the area to heal the wound and the area gets more tender.
Very likely this is what happened in your case so I would definitely say, no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
The wound is wider and deeper than a bat scratch would be
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for the reply and the uploaded image. I carefully checked it.
The scratch is too deep and too wide to be a scratch caused by a bat. Very likely you have injured it while walking and scratching it against something.
The leg is an area that is prone to injuries and sometimes if the injuries are minor, we are not aware of the moment we get injured.
We get aware of the wound a few hours later when more blood goes into the area to heal the wound and the area gets more tender.
Very likely this is what happened in your case so I would definitely say, no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
The wound is wider and deeper than a bat scratch would be
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for the reply and the uploaded image. I carefully checked it.
The scratch is too deep and too wide to be a scratch caused by a bat. Very likely you have injured it while walking and scratching it against something.
The leg is an area that is prone to injuries and sometimes if the injuries are minor, we are not aware of the moment we get injured.
We get aware of the wound a few hours later when more blood goes into the area to heal the wound and the area gets more tender.
Very likely this is what happened in your case so I would definitely say, no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
The wound is wider and deeper than a bat scratch would be
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for the reply and the uploaded image. I carefully checked it.
The scratch is too deep and too wide to be a scratch caused by a bat. Very likely you have injured it while walking and scratching it against something.
The leg is an area that is prone to injuries and sometimes if the injuries are minor, we are not aware of the moment we get injured.
We get aware of the wound a few hours later when more blood goes into the area to heal the wound and the area gets more tender.
Very likely this is what happened in your case so I would definitely say, no need to worry.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
What about this? I have health anxiety and think every scratch on my body is from a bat now.
What about this? I have health anxiety and think every scratch on my body is from a bat now.
It was a scab that I have picked off
It was a scab that I have picked off
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for your reply. I carefully checked the uploaded image.
As I explained previously, there is no safe way to determine if a scratch is due to a bat or not just by looking at the scratch. The most important thing is the history such as the presence of a bat in your room or if you have seen the bat attacking you.
Both arms and legs can be injured in our daily activities as they are exposed and are quite XXXXXXX so it is not uncommon to have in these areas scratches that we are not sure how we got them.
In your case, because you have not seen any bats in your room and you are not aware of being in contact with a bat, I would say you do not need to worry about this.
To conclude:
- There is nothing unusual with the scratch on your arm, it can be caused by daily activities and this is very likely what happened in you
- we do not worry about bat scratches unless you have seen a bat in your room or you have been in contact with one recently, so you need not worry
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for your reply. I carefully checked the uploaded image.
As I explained previously, there is no safe way to determine if a scratch is due to a bat or not just by looking at the scratch. The most important thing is the history such as the presence of a bat in your room or if you have seen the bat attacking you.
Both arms and legs can be injured in our daily activities as they are exposed and are quite XXXXXXX so it is not uncommon to have in these areas scratches that we are not sure how we got them.
In your case, because you have not seen any bats in your room and you are not aware of being in contact with a bat, I would say you do not need to worry about this.
To conclude:
- There is nothing unusual with the scratch on your arm, it can be caused by daily activities and this is very likely what happened in you
- we do not worry about bat scratches unless you have seen a bat in your room or you have been in contact with one recently, so you need not worry
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for your reply. I carefully checked the uploaded image.
As I explained previously, there is no safe way to determine if a scratch is due to a bat or not just by looking at the scratch. The most important thing is the history such as the presence of a bat in your room or if you have seen the bat attacking you.
Both arms and legs can be injured in our daily activities as they are exposed and are quite XXXXXXX so it is not uncommon to have in these areas scratches that we are not sure how we got them.
In your case, because you have not seen any bats in your room and you are not aware of being in contact with a bat, I would say you do not need to worry about this.
To conclude:
- There is nothing unusual with the scratch on your arm, it can be caused by daily activities and this is very likely what happened in you
- we do not worry about bat scratches unless you have seen a bat in your room or you have been in contact with one recently, so you need not worry
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Thank you for your reply. I carefully checked the uploaded image.
As I explained previously, there is no safe way to determine if a scratch is due to a bat or not just by looking at the scratch. The most important thing is the history such as the presence of a bat in your room or if you have seen the bat attacking you.
Both arms and legs can be injured in our daily activities as they are exposed and are quite XXXXXXX so it is not uncommon to have in these areas scratches that we are not sure how we got them.
In your case, because you have not seen any bats in your room and you are not aware of being in contact with a bat, I would say you do not need to worry about this.
To conclude:
- There is nothing unusual with the scratch on your arm, it can be caused by daily activities and this is very likely what happened in you
- we do not worry about bat scratches unless you have seen a bat in your room or you have been in contact with one recently, so you need not worry
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you.
Would you say it is too small or to thick etc for a bat scratch also?
Would you say it is too small or to thick etc for a bat scratch also?
Thank you.
Would you say it is too small or to thick etc for a bat scratch also?
Would you say it is too small or to thick etc for a bat scratch also?
Brief Answer:
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I do not think is due to a bat either.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I still do not think it is due to a bat scratch. As long as no bat was seen in the room or been in contact with you there is no real reason to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I do not think is due to a bat either.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I still do not think it is due to a bat scratch. As long as no bat was seen in the room or been in contact with you there is no real reason to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I do not think is due to a bat either.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I still do not think it is due to a bat scratch. As long as no bat was seen in the room or been in contact with you there is no real reason to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I do not think is due to a bat either.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
This scratch is not too small or too thick but I still do not think it is due to a bat scratch. As long as no bat was seen in the room or been in contact with you there is no real reason to worry about this.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Okay. Do you believe I would’ve woken up if it was in my room while asleep? Or my dog?
Okay. Do you believe I would’ve woken up if it was in my room while asleep? Or my dog?
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I think that if a bat was in your room, even if you did not wake up at night (this depends on how deep you sleep), you would definitely notice it in the morning. Bats do not like the light and in the morning it would be flying and hitting against the walls, trying to get out.
Statistically, most of the time one is aware when a bat bites or scratches him (he feels it) but not always, so in my opinion, you could notice it at night or not, and your dog as well, but in the morning you would definitely notice if a bat was in your room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I think that if a bat was in your room, even if you did not wake up at night (this depends on how deep you sleep), you would definitely notice it in the morning. Bats do not like the light and in the morning it would be flying and hitting against the walls, trying to get out.
Statistically, most of the time one is aware when a bat bites or scratches him (he feels it) but not always, so in my opinion, you could notice it at night or not, and your dog as well, but in the morning you would definitely notice if a bat was in your room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I think that if a bat was in your room, even if you did not wake up at night (this depends on how deep you sleep), you would definitely notice it in the morning. Bats do not like the light and in the morning it would be flying and hitting against the walls, trying to get out.
Statistically, most of the time one is aware when a bat bites or scratches him (he feels it) but not always, so in my opinion, you could notice it at night or not, and your dog as well, but in the morning you would definitely notice if a bat was in your room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I think that if a bat was in your room, even if you did not wake up at night (this depends on how deep you sleep), you would definitely notice it in the morning. Bats do not like the light and in the morning it would be flying and hitting against the walls, trying to get out.
Statistically, most of the time one is aware when a bat bites or scratches him (he feels it) but not always, so in my opinion, you could notice it at night or not, and your dog as well, but in the morning you would definitely notice if a bat was in your room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Thank you.
If the bat comes in the room accidentally, is it rare that it will go out the same way that it came in? Once bats are in a house do they have a hard time finding their way out again?
If the bat comes in the room accidentally, is it rare that it will go out the same way that it came in? Once bats are in a house do they have a hard time finding their way out again?
Thank you.
If the bat comes in the room accidentally, is it rare that it will go out the same way that it came in? Once bats are in a house do they have a hard time finding their way out again?
If the bat comes in the room accidentally, is it rare that it will go out the same way that it came in? Once bats are in a house do they have a hard time finding their way out again?
Brief Answer:
Bats find it difficult to find their way out of a closed space
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats have very difficult to find their way out of a room. They generally, go against the walls for a while before they "accidentally" hit against an open door or window and get out.
So, yes, they do have it difficult to get out of a closed space such as the room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Bats find it difficult to find their way out of a closed space
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats have very difficult to find their way out of a room. They generally, go against the walls for a while before they "accidentally" hit against an open door or window and get out.
So, yes, they do have it difficult to get out of a closed space such as the room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Bats find it difficult to find their way out of a closed space
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats have very difficult to find their way out of a room. They generally, go against the walls for a while before they "accidentally" hit against an open door or window and get out.
So, yes, they do have it difficult to get out of a closed space such as the room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Bats find it difficult to find their way out of a closed space
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats have very difficult to find their way out of a room. They generally, go against the walls for a while before they "accidentally" hit against an open door or window and get out.
So, yes, they do have it difficult to get out of a closed space such as the room.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Okay. And it is very unlikely that they would come through a small hole and be able to go out the same way. Likely they would stay in room till a door or window opened correct?
Okay. And it is very unlikely that they would come through a small hole and be able to go out the same way. Likely they would stay in room till a door or window opened correct?
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats can come in and out through small holes but this happens generally in spaces that they are familiar to and are dark. In the case of your bedroom, the presence of a bat would be "accidental" and the bat would not be familiar with the space to be able to go in and out through small holes. The bedroom is not dark and it is impossible to be the place a bat normally resides.
So, it can happen for bats to go through small holes (if they feel the air current and follow it), but to be able to go in and out from the same small hole they need to be familiar with the area, which means it has to be dark and not too busy.
In places that they are not familiar to (as is the case of a bedroom), a bat would come in accidentally and it would just fly around trying to find its way out.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats can come in and out through small holes but this happens generally in spaces that they are familiar to and are dark. In the case of your bedroom, the presence of a bat would be "accidental" and the bat would not be familiar with the space to be able to go in and out through small holes. The bedroom is not dark and it is impossible to be the place a bat normally resides.
So, it can happen for bats to go through small holes (if they feel the air current and follow it), but to be able to go in and out from the same small hole they need to be familiar with the area, which means it has to be dark and not too busy.
In places that they are not familiar to (as is the case of a bedroom), a bat would come in accidentally and it would just fly around trying to find its way out.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats can come in and out through small holes but this happens generally in spaces that they are familiar to and are dark. In the case of your bedroom, the presence of a bat would be "accidental" and the bat would not be familiar with the space to be able to go in and out through small holes. The bedroom is not dark and it is impossible to be the place a bat normally resides.
So, it can happen for bats to go through small holes (if they feel the air current and follow it), but to be able to go in and out from the same small hole they need to be familiar with the area, which means it has to be dark and not too busy.
In places that they are not familiar to (as is the case of a bedroom), a bat would come in accidentally and it would just fly around trying to find its way out.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats can come in and out through small holes but this happens generally in spaces that they are familiar to and are dark. In the case of your bedroom, the presence of a bat would be "accidental" and the bat would not be familiar with the space to be able to go in and out through small holes. The bedroom is not dark and it is impossible to be the place a bat normally resides.
So, it can happen for bats to go through small holes (if they feel the air current and follow it), but to be able to go in and out from the same small hole they need to be familiar with the area, which means it has to be dark and not too busy.
In places that they are not familiar to (as is the case of a bedroom), a bat would come in accidentally and it would just fly around trying to find its way out.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you. So you’re saying that if a bat accidentally came into my room it would still be there panicking when I wake up and when it’s light out?
Is it also likely that a person hears a bat if they are in your room?
Is it also likely that a person hears a bat if they are in your room?
Thank you. So you’re saying that if a bat accidentally came into my room it would still be there panicking when I wake up and when it’s light out?
Is it also likely that a person hears a bat if they are in your room?
Is it also likely that a person hears a bat if they are in your room?
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Very likely if a bat ends up in your room accidentally and there is light, it would be flying around to try to get out. A person may hear a bat is in the room if it is flying, otherwise, there is no way to hear it.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Very likely if a bat ends up in your room accidentally and there is light, it would be flying around to try to get out. A person may hear a bat is in the room if it is flying, otherwise, there is no way to hear it.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Very likely if a bat ends up in your room accidentally and there is light, it would be flying around to try to get out. A person may hear a bat is in the room if it is flying, otherwise, there is no way to hear it.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Very likely if a bat ends up in your room accidentally and there is light, it would be flying around to try to get out. A person may hear a bat is in the room if it is flying, otherwise, there is no way to hear it.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
Okay.
And you’re saying if a bat flys into a room in the dark through a small hole, and is unfarmiliar with the space, then it would likely be in that room until a window or door opened?
And you’re saying if a bat flys into a room in the dark through a small hole, and is unfarmiliar with the space, then it would likely be in that room until a window or door opened?
Okay.
And you’re saying if a bat flys into a room in the dark through a small hole, and is unfarmiliar with the space, then it would likely be in that room until a window or door opened?
And you’re saying if a bat flys into a room in the dark through a small hole, and is unfarmiliar with the space, then it would likely be in that room until a window or door opened?
Also, you are saying when it is light. The bedroom is dark at night?
Also, you are saying when it is light. The bedroom is dark at night?
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats do not normally reside in rooms where people are and if they end up in one room where humans stay, this is by accident. They may enter rooms at night if there is an opening somewhere, and they do this while they search for insects. There is no rigid rule on how they behave and situations can be different in different cases but this is what generally happens.
If they accidentally enter your room at night, it is likely they will not know the exit and it is unlikely to remember which way they came in, so they may struggle to get out. Yes, at night the room is dark but in the morning there is light again and this is when most of the time humans become aware that a bat was in their room, due to the bat trying to find their way out and flying around. This is what happens generally, but as I explained there is no fixed rule.
I would say you do not need to worry about being scratched by a bat. Most of the time patients are aware when they are bitten or scratched by a bat and you also would very likely know (would have felt it or seen the bat).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats do not normally reside in rooms where people are and if they end up in one room where humans stay, this is by accident. They may enter rooms at night if there is an opening somewhere, and they do this while they search for insects. There is no rigid rule on how they behave and situations can be different in different cases but this is what generally happens.
If they accidentally enter your room at night, it is likely they will not know the exit and it is unlikely to remember which way they came in, so they may struggle to get out. Yes, at night the room is dark but in the morning there is light again and this is when most of the time humans become aware that a bat was in their room, due to the bat trying to find their way out and flying around. This is what happens generally, but as I explained there is no fixed rule.
I would say you do not need to worry about being scratched by a bat. Most of the time patients are aware when they are bitten or scratched by a bat and you also would very likely know (would have felt it or seen the bat).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats do not normally reside in rooms where people are and if they end up in one room where humans stay, this is by accident. They may enter rooms at night if there is an opening somewhere, and they do this while they search for insects. There is no rigid rule on how they behave and situations can be different in different cases but this is what generally happens.
If they accidentally enter your room at night, it is likely they will not know the exit and it is unlikely to remember which way they came in, so they may struggle to get out. Yes, at night the room is dark but in the morning there is light again and this is when most of the time humans become aware that a bat was in their room, due to the bat trying to find their way out and flying around. This is what happens generally, but as I explained there is no fixed rule.
I would say you do not need to worry about being scratched by a bat. Most of the time patients are aware when they are bitten or scratched by a bat and you also would very likely know (would have felt it or seen the bat).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Bats do not normally reside in rooms where people are and if they end up in one room where humans stay, this is by accident. They may enter rooms at night if there is an opening somewhere, and they do this while they search for insects. There is no rigid rule on how they behave and situations can be different in different cases but this is what generally happens.
If they accidentally enter your room at night, it is likely they will not know the exit and it is unlikely to remember which way they came in, so they may struggle to get out. Yes, at night the room is dark but in the morning there is light again and this is when most of the time humans become aware that a bat was in their room, due to the bat trying to find their way out and flying around. This is what happens generally, but as I explained there is no fixed rule.
I would say you do not need to worry about being scratched by a bat. Most of the time patients are aware when they are bitten or scratched by a bat and you also would very likely know (would have felt it or seen the bat).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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