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Can a bat be both normal(hunting insects and staying away from humans) and rabid(carry rabies) at the same time? could they act like a normal bat but then bite someone without them knowing?
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This is a good question for your local health officials. I would think yes is the answer. Do you live by any of those caves with large bat populations? Your Drs will know. I do not know where you live at all.
Answered 9/5/2021
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