Holy Bat-Man, Wildwood!

A musician who was showing his former home to guests from the band James Leg had an unusual encounter with a bat when he discovered a trapped and frightened one in a room at the house. Guitarist Andrew Elstner of the heavy metal band Torche said he merely turned on a light/ceiling fan combo, and the action started. The house is on more than 70 acres, and was built in 1824.

Elstner's former roommate still lives in the house, and reportedly keeps the back door open so his dogs can enter and exit. Apparently, dogs aren't the only creatures making entrances and exits now.

As reported in the msnbc.com article, the bat may have urinated in Elstner's eye during the surprise encounter.  “Ok so... A bat peed in my eye,” Elstner wrote on his Facebook page March 29. “Whether or not you think I'm telling the truth is irrelevant at this point. What I'm worried about now is rabies. A bat. It pissed into my eye. [God] help me.”

The msnbc.com article indicated Elstner eventually decided to get treated for rabies. According to the article, he said:  "I feel like I'm getting treated for a unicorn bite. Bunch of nonsense.”

The bat story also has been popular on buzzfeed.com, with readers wanting to know more details.

Ironically, it's "Baturday" at nearby World Bird Sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations are required, and parking and admission is free.

World Bird Sanctuary team members will present details about the environmental and economic importance of bats, the threats they face, and what individuals can do to help bats survive.

Visitors can meet the sanctuary's resident Straw-colored Fruit Bats, watch their bat trainer give them enrichment, and participate in bat-related fun kids activities. They also will provide plans for building bat houses at home.

Editor's Note:  In Wildwood, we routinely see bats. In fact, I personally have had encounters with shooing them away from circling our outdoor campfires, evening walks, etc. Have you had interesting bat encounters? Share those fun stories in the comments' section below.