Bats That Can KILL HUMANS Discovered in Idaho

Ahhh, what a beautiful time of year here in Idaho. The perfect time to get outside, feel the change in the air, and get bit by a rabid bat that could verymuch kill you.

So, it's that last part we're mostly concerned with today.

Killer bats in Idaho? Am I safe? What's going on?

Luckily, the flying rats haven't found their way to Boise (that we know of, yet), and this story is a safe way's away.

A rabid bat was discovered in Lemhi County, and said bat tested positive for rabies. According to the East Idaho News, this isn't always the case:

While most bats are harmless and do not carry rabies, they are the only animal in Idaho that is a natural reservoir for the virus. Vaccination against rabies for humans and animals is important to protect against illness.

However, you should still be careful. While rabies is a pretty common term that gets thrown around a lot, it can absolutely be lethal to humans. Don't believe us? Check this out, if you have the stomach for it:

Trust us, you do not want rabies. Like, at all. Just be careful out there.

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We wish we could end here, saying "Hey, just look out for bats!" Unfortunately, the little winged terrors aren't the only mammals that can carry rabies and transmit it to humans.

Yep, that means you have to be cautious around even more animals than you previously thought. Sorry not sorry?