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What are the chances of contracting rabies from bats living in an attic right above my room? a removal service just vaccummed and disturbed the feces.
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Bats: Are very dangerous! and avoid ! call the local removal service and be sure what they expect the bats to be carrying...
Answered 6/15/2013
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