DO NOT TOUCH OR HANDLE any species of bat.
Bats may be infected with Australian bat lyssavirus, which is very similar to rabies. This virus causes a fatal infection in people. Bats must only be handled by trained and vaccinated wildlife rescuers. Please contact WIRES Riverina on 1300 094 737 for assistance with sick or injured bats.
More information on Australian bat lyssavirus can be found on the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/rabies-australian-bat-lyssavirus-infection.aspx