A bat got into my house, what to do?

We had one last year and we called the RSPCA and they were very helpful. Ours was horizontally on the bath so it couldn't take off, they can oly start flying if they are vertical, so we had to enable him to fly (by wraping him in a towel and hanging the towel with him clung onto it to the washing line in our garden), but if the one at yours is flying then I guess leave the window open.

It wouldn't hurt to call the RSPCA for advice, we found our at about this time as well, call 0300 1234 999. They told us not to worry about rabies as there's not any in this country but to wear gloves when handling the bat for peace of mind.

If it ran into a screened window it would probably simply fly off. They're not vicious animals, unless you happen to be an insect or small lizard. They wont intentionally try to invade your home but they do on occasion find their way in. One summer I had about four get into my house at various times. I just waited until it landed and put a coffee can over him, slid something between the can mouth and the bat and he'd end up in the can. Then I took him outside and let him loose. It's not fun having a bat flying through the house but I knew he wanted to leave as badly as I wanted him gone. I suppose if you have various places either as part of your house or nearby that bats would find a good roost than they may be more prone to find their way in. You could try checking your house and sealing up any areas, even ones that seem too small, to prevent them from getting in. You could also try giving them a better place to roost then your home by putting up bat houses/boxes in your yard and around your property. They're much like a bird house except that bats live in them. Plus it'll keep all the pesky insects out of your yard. Good luck!

Ring the RSPCA for advice; they will know what is likely to persuade it out and can advise you.

I'm fairly sure bats are protected here so don't try to harm it.

It might be worth noting that bats are protected in the UK. It would be illegal to kill it or drive it out of its home. You might be best seeking advice from the RSPCA

AWWW how cool is that, your own pet bat,sure beats having a hamster or a fish in a bowl,Keep it and talk to it at night and stuff and for me ask it if it can turn into dracula of mist.

officially your not meant to touch them... rspca says their endangered or something like that

if it doesn't want to be found, it won't be, lol

I had one in my house... and it hid in our lounge for weeks, then only wen my sister closed the curtains did it come flying out again

call the rspca and they should come and deal with it... if you can find it again

noise shouldn't scare it out... cause they use sonar (they see sound basically)

but its likely it will be hiding up high in a dark corner

Whatever you do don't kill it or you'll have the law knocking at your door, just leave him be and he'll go when he's ready.

open the windows and doors let it out

Get rid of it Ozzy style and bite its head off!!lol

Just don't worry .. It won't harm you .. Leave it alone ,, It will go out for its meals