Without special training, the public has no idea how to care for these animals and they are usually dead within a week. Additionally, bats absolutely cannot be domesticated.”

Are bats affectionate?

Bats are cuddly and affectionate mammals with sophisticated brains, but they also fly, hang upside down, and live in caves.

Can I buy a pet bat?

You can keep a bat as a pet. … A bat in the wild can live up to 30 years while only a few pet bats will make it to a year. Bats need special care, housing, and nutrition. They are complicated animals, making it almost impossible to take care of them properly even if you wanted to.