Well I left the Bat all night lying on the soft absorbent bed I had made it (because it was peeing regularly)
This morning I checked it to make sure it hadn't gone into a torpor (which they can do if they have been without food.) But it was definitely dead as there were no movements in its chest at all and it was stiff and ice cold.
I buried it on Misty's grave. You have to be pretty special to get buried there! lol
Before I buried it, I spread its beautiful wings, and saw every detail of its lovely little body.
In the UK there is a "Bat Helpline". Anyone in UK can call 0345 1300 228. The helpline will give advice, and put someone in touch if necessary with the local Bat Group.
As Bats are a protected species, I think it is the proper legal protocol to call them and ask advice if an injured/otherwise immobilised Bat is found. It is illegal apparently, to keep a Bat as a pet without a special licence. (Which usually concerns Bat colonies on your property, or people who keep rescued Bats.)
Bats apparently can eat 3000 insects a night. But oddly, they can go without food I think for up to 2 days. When they do that, they go into a deep sleep.
But this one wasn't sleeping in any way. He was flying about on the Astral I guess!
Last night I imagined what name he/she would like...."Harriet" came to mind, as did "Helga".....but this morning I found out he was a boy so I guess "Harry" would have been okay.
This morning I checked it to make sure it hadn't gone into a torpor (which they can do if they have been without food.) But it was definitely dead as there were no movements in its chest at all and it was stiff and ice cold.
I buried it on Misty's grave. You have to be pretty special to get buried there! lol
Before I buried it, I spread its beautiful wings, and saw every detail of its lovely little body.
In the UK there is a "Bat Helpline". Anyone in UK can call 0345 1300 228. The helpline will give advice, and put someone in touch if necessary with the local Bat Group.
As Bats are a protected species, I think it is the proper legal protocol to call them and ask advice if an injured/otherwise immobilised Bat is found. It is illegal apparently, to keep a Bat as a pet without a special licence. (Which usually concerns Bat colonies on your property, or people who keep rescued Bats.)
Bats apparently can eat 3000 insects a night. But oddly, they can go without food I think for up to 2 days. When they do that, they go into a deep sleep.
But this one wasn't sleeping in any way. He was flying about on the Astral I guess!
Last night I imagined what name he/she would like...."Harriet" came to mind, as did "Helga".....but this morning I found out he was a boy so I guess "Harry" would have been okay.
