Bats are the only true flying mammals. There are over 1,400 species of bats, and they can be found on nearly every part of the planet. Not only are they cute, they are also important...
Studying how bats use echolocation has helped scientists develop navigational aids for the blind. Without bats’ pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control we wouldn’t have bananas, avocados, mangoes, agave, or cacao… that’s right, bats bring us tequila and chocolate!
Do not handle it with bare hands! Bats can carry rabies.
Here's a map of worldwide rescues and temporary care instructions.
Bats should never be kept as pets: Here's why.
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Abandoned Victorian manor house
And you're sure it's not a vampire in disguise?
Probably. OP has a bit of a problem with bright lights since, looking a bit pale and ever so thirsty, must be the flu though.
It's great that you encountered a bat but FYI it looks like you might have broken the law by taking that photo:
I didn't deliberately disturb him. I was passing through and needed my torch. Thought it was a fungus or polyp of some sort (the basement was full of weird growths) and snapped a quick pic as it moved and peeked its little furry face out. I dimmed my torch and passed through quickly. There were a few others but I ignored them.