Bat Rescue WA

‼️Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently active 🌧️💨

Heavy winds and rain can cause serious harm to our native wildlife, leaving many animals injured, orphaned, or displaced from their habitats 🐾

Please stay alert and keep an eye out in your area, especially after strong winds or flooding. Wildlife may be found on roadsides, in backyards, or sheltering in unusual places.

📞 If you find injured or displaced wildlife:

☎️Wildcare Helpline: 9474 9055

🦇 For bats, DO NOT handle them contact Bat Rescue WA: 0426 134 908

📞You can also contact the pinned list of contacts at the top of our page

💡 What to do while waiting for help:
• Gently pick up small animals using a towel or cloth (this helps reduce stress and prevents injury to you and the animal)
• Place them in a secure, well-ventilated box lined with a towel if possible
• Keep them in a warm, quiet, and dark place away from pets, children, and noise
• Avoid handling more than necessary, as stress can be fatal for wildlife

⚠️ Important:
• Do NOT give food or water (this can cause serious harm if done incorrectly)
• Do NOT attempt to treat injuries yourself unless you are trained in veterinary medicine or a wildlife carer

📍 Helpful tips:
• Take note of the exact location where the animal was found, this is crucial for their safe release back into their territory
• If you come across a deceased marsupial on the roadside, check the pouch for joeys if it is safe to do so
• Always ensure your own safety, especially near roads or during severe weather

🏥 Remember:
24-hour veterinary clinics can accept wildlife and will coordinate with registered wildlife carers💜

Every small action can make a big difference in helping our wildlife survive during extreme weather events 🐾

Please share this post to help spread awareness and support our native animals.💜

Tessa’s Reptile Services does amazing work !

Im sorry to say but the fuel prices are affecting my ability to afford doing callouts as my job involves ALOT of driving .

Last week alone , I did 890km and I just cant afford to absorb the cost of helping out in the community any longer. I will still try to help pensioners and disability card holders for free.

Thsnk you to everyone who kindly gives me fuel donations up until now , but unfortunately I have to charge $100 per callout for the public as my fuel costs have tripled costing me up to $600 a week in diesel, so Im using my daughters buzz box to save money but I need to charge for calls from now on.

Im so sorry to make this post as I understand we are all in the same boat struggling with the increasing cost of living, but my job requires fuel to keep people safe so I have to charge due to the current increases in fuel costs .

Great information 🦇

🦇To support positive outcomes for both people and bats, we’ve launched a new Bats in Buildings FAQ.

This guide provides practical advice and answers to common questions, drawing on the combined expertise of ABS members, including researchers, carers, and specialists.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this resource possible!

https://www.ausbats.org.au/bats-in-buildings-faq.html

⚠️ Bat Safety Reminder for Our Community

There have been recent posts circulating about bats in the Wheatbelt. We’d like to share some clear and accurate information to help people stay safe while also understanding the important role bats play in our environment.

🦇 Please do not handle bats, even if they appear sick, injured, or unable to fly. In Australia, bats can carry Australian Bat Lyssavirus, a rare virus related to rabies that can be transmitted through bites or scratches. Because of this only trained, vaccinated and licensed wildlife carers should handle them.

It’s also important to remember that microbats are not aggressive and do not harm people directly. They do not attack humans or seek us out. The main risk only occurs if someone tries to touch or handle them, especially if the bat is injured or distressed and may bite in self-defence hence why you should contact:

•📞Wildcare Helpline 08 9474 9055

•💜Bat Rescue WA 0426 134 908

or see our list of contacts pinned at the top of our page.

Microbats are actually incredibly beneficial to our communities and ecosystems. A single microbat can eat thousands of insects in one night, including mosquitoes and agricultural pests. This helps naturally control insect populations and supports local farming and healthy ecosystems. They are quiet, shy animals that spend their nights hunting insects and their days resting in trees, buildings, or other sheltered spaces. 🦟🪲

The best way to stay safe is also the simplest: appreciate bats from a distance and never touch them. By giving them space, we protect both people and the bats themselves.

If you see a bat on the ground or in trouble:
• Keep your distance
• Keep children and pets away
•CONTACT:
📞Wildcare Helpline
08 9474 9055
🦇Bat Rescue WA
0426 134 908
💙Bluebush Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc.
0410 222 365
🐾Kanyana Wildlife
08 9291 3900

⛑️If you are bitten or scratched by a bat:
1. Wash the wound immediately with (antibacterial) soap and water for at least 15 minutes
2. Apply an antiseptic such as chlorhex, betadine or hand sanitiser if available
3. Seek medical attention as soon as possible

Bats are a natural and valuable part of our environment. With a little understanding and by respecting their space, we can safely coexist with these fascinating animals.🐾

Thank you for helping keep our community informed and safe. 🦇💜