Predators
- A yellow-red rat snake (Pseudelaphe flavirufa), a species known to catch bats in flight. - ...
- Domestic cats, particularly those with free range, are thought to be a significant predator of bats, even catching them in flight as they leave their daytime roost. -
What is the natural predator of bats?
Bats have few natural predators — disease is one of the biggest threats. Owls, hawks and snakes eat bats, but that's nothing compared to the millions of bats dying from white-nose syndrome.
What predators do bats have UK?
Domestic cats are bats' main predator in the UK. Keeping cats indoors at night, particularly around dawn and dusk when bats are emerging and returning to their roosts, will help protect them.
