I know there’s a nest very close by, in my garden, from the poop i clean up. I’ve never seen a baby out and about until now. Should i just leave it there?

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    5 months ago

    is it alive?

    May want to put it in a box to help keep it safe from predators, possibly call a rescue if you have one near you. I’m not sure it’s capable of find it’s own way back, but the rescue peeps might have a better idea.

    handle it with gloves and wash your hands very well immediately, either way. (leather gardener’s gloves. when washing your hands, make sure to catch your thumb and go up your arms.)

    edit: may be able find a rescue here

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      5 months ago

      Yes it’s alive, i saw it move. Nice website, thanks. Unfortunately the Italians didn’t answer yet 🤣 Will try again.

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        If your city has some form of animal control as a public service, they likely would have the contact info for rescues.

        But it should be fine. That website had a tip for moving them safely… use a somewhat thin (but long) stick and tuck it in their feet. Unless you know where mum is, but given the age, I can’t really imagine they’re not injured from a fall.

        in any case, bats are way cooler than humans typically give them credit for, so thanks for being a good human :P