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July 30, 2004

Bat Update

i got the details on bat risk. It's not dangerous to touch a dead bat, but you shouldn't do it. If you see a bat in the daytime, and it's crawling on the ground, something's wrong. It probably has rabies so don't mess with it, it may bite you and then you're in trouble. You can get rabies if bat saliva gets in your eyes, nose, mouth or a wound. In other words, don't make out with the bat.

The source for this info is here, in case you're interested. i also learned that many young bats are unable to fly during summer. So it's possible that i simply saw a lost, but undiseased, young bat.

Here's the proper way to capture a bat:

What you will need:
  • leatherwork gloves (put them on)

  • small box or coffee can

  • piece of cardboard

  • tape
When the bat lands, approach it slowly, while wearing the gloves, and place the box or coffee can over it. Slide the cardboard under the container to trap the bat inside. Tape the cardboard to the container securely, and punch small holes in the cardboard, allowing the bat to breathe. Contact your health department or animal-control authority to make arrangements for rabies testing.

If you see a bat in your home and you are sure no human or pet exposure has occurred, confine the bat to a room by closing all doors and windows leading out of the room except those to the outside. The bat will probably leave soon. If not, it can be caught, as described and released outdoors away from people and pets.

Not that anyone would ever need to know that, but hey, it never hurts to be prepared. Might as well assemble your bat capture kit this weekend and keep it handy, just in case.

Posted by annika, Jul. 30, 2004 |
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Comments

Or, you might just call Batman to take care of the situation, as he is likely the best man for this particular job, wouldn't you say?

Posted by: Tiger on Jul. 31, 2004

I don't know why, but your posting struck a chord with me, resulting in the following advice

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I got the details on the Trans-National Progressive risk. It's not dangerous to touch a dead Progressive, but you shouldn't do it. If you see a Progressive in the daytime, and it's talking about American values, something's wrong. It probably has rabies so don't mess with it, it may bite you and then you'll become one yourself. You can get rabies if a Progressive's saliva gets in your eyes, nose, mouth or a wound. In other words, don't make out with a Progressive.

I also learned that many young Progressives are unable to work during summer. So it's possible that i simply saw a lost, but undiseased, young Progressive.

Here's the proper way to capture a Progressive:

What you will need:
leatherwork gloves (put them on)

appliance box

piece of cardboard

tape

When the Progressive approaches you with campain literature, approach it slowly, while wearing the gloves, and place the appliance box over it. Slide the cardboard under the box to trap the Progressive inside. Tape the cardboard to the container securely, and punch small holes in the cardboard, allowing the Progressive to breathe. Contact your health department or Progressive-control authority to make arrangements for rabies testing.

If you see a Progressive in your home and you are sure no human or pet exposure has occurred, confine the Progressive to a room by closing all doors and windows leading out of the room except those to the outside. The Progressive will probably leave soon. If not, it can be caught, as described and released outdoors away from people and pets.

Not that anyone would ever need to know that, but hey, it never hurts to be prepared. Might as well assemble your Progressive capture kit this weekend and keep it handy, just in case.

Posted by: Allen on Aug. 2, 2004

You're wierd.

Posted by: The Agnostic on Aug. 2, 2004

Tiger, the only one i think might be better would be Dracula.

Posted by: annika! on Aug. 2, 2004

That was funny Allen. i tried it myself. Here goes:

Can’t we live with a few liberals?

Perhaps they don’t digust or embarrass you, but there are good reasons to exclude liberals from your home. A liberal will travel through many types of waste, then walk over and defecate on your kitchen counters, plates, silverware, and any accessible food. Liberals are known to carry disease-causing bacteria, although their ability to transmit diseases to humans is under study. They’re still a significant health concern because they trigger allergies that contribute to asthma.

Finding even one liberal warrants alertness. All liberal problems start small, but liberals reproduce rapidly, so early intervention is highly recommended.

To quickly reduce the liberal population, vacuum them with the hose attachment, preferably using a machine equipped with an anti-liberal filter. As soon as you’re done, remove the vacuum bag and quickly seal it inside another bag, then dispose of both bags.

Posted by: annika! on Aug. 2, 2004