Bat Bites
Bats do sometimes bite people, and they may even bite while you are sleeping. The bites can be painful because a bat's teeth are small, pointed, and razor-sharp, but if you are asleep when the bite occurs, you may not even know you were bitten. Sometimes a bite will not even break the skin, depending on the bat's intent.Aggression
Bats are not an aggressive species. In fact, they are shy and usually do everything in their power to avoid confrontation with humans. People who get bitten by a bat often have it happen when they are trying to handle the animal, which is not advisable. Too many people see the little furry bodies of bats and wrongly assume the animal is patient and friendly with human interaction. Like any other form of wildlife, though, a bat will defend itself from a perceived threat. However, if left alone bats will typically try to leave humans alone in turn.Rabies in the Species
