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What to do if you find a flying-fox affected by paralysis syndrome

13 December 2024
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What to do if you find a flying-fox affected by paralysis syndrome
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Redland City Council would like to advise Redlands Coast residents of a reported outbreak of Flying-fox Paralysis Syndrome (FFPS) and what to do should they find an affected flying-fox.

Flying-foxes affected by FFPS have been found in several south-east Queensland locations.

Visual signs for FFPS affected flying-foxes include a protruding tongue, inability to swallow or blink, weepy eyes, and difficulty breathing.

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They may be able to climb but not fly. Severely affected flying-foxes may be on the ground, unable to blink or swallow.

To ensure that affected animals are rescued and receive critical treatment, it is important to report any flying-fox found on the ground, hanging by itself during the day, or displaying any of the symptoms listed, to a flying-fox rehabilitation organisation.

Only rehabilitators who are trained, appropriately vaccinated and wearing suitable personal protective equipment should handle flying-foxes.

Residents are advised to:

  • Not handle or approach the animal. It will already be stressed and/or in shock.
  • Record what you see, including the location of the animal.
  • Take photos or video if safe to do so.
  • Contact Bat Conservation and Rescue Qld on 0488 288 134. Please be patient as all flying-fox wildlife rescuers are overwhelmed as they manage the outbreak. They will respond as quickly as possible.

Only a very small percentage of flying-foxes (less than 1 per cent) are infected with a disease called Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) which is similar, but not the same, as rabies.

This virus can only be transmitted to humans by bites, scratches or saliva into an open wound from a bat infected with ABLV. This is why it is important not to handle a flying-fox should you find it on the ground or in distress. ABLV is not the same virus as FFPS. No touch, no risk.

For more information about flying-foxes on Redlands Coast, including how Council is supporting communities living with flying-foxes, visit Council’s website.

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