Egyptian Fruit Bats, in store and ready now! Please do your research before checking out. They need to be housed in groups, the larger the better. They are display animals, not hands on pets. Price is massively discounted to $4,999.99 for the entire breeding colony!
Common Name: Egyptian Fruit Bat
Scientific Name: Rousettus Aegyptiacus
General Information: The Egyptian Fruit Bat comes from Africa, Middle East, Mediterranean, and the Indian Subcontinent. They are small a small nocturnal mammal, with an average size of 5.9" and a wingspan of 24". The average lifespan is only 8 - 10 years in the wild, but up to 22 years in captivity with proper care!
Diet: We feed a mixture of minced fruits, liquified greens and supplements.
Permit: A free, class 3 permit is required for Florida residents. For information, visit www.PanhandleExotics.com/permit.htm Not legal in Alabama.
Transport: Can't pickup your pet? Not a problem! We offer transport to any legal US state excluding Hawaii & Alaska. If you need your pet shipped, be sure to add pet transport to your cart seperately before checking out. Most Florida routes are done by us. Transport to other states is provided by KD's transport. She is a USDA licensed transporter who will pickup your pet from our store, and safely delivery to you! She can be reached @ 765-588-7739. She does ask you text the first time so she has a record of your name, what you're getting and where you are located.
Pet Boarding: We do not charge a boarding fee for the first 7 days. If you need more than 7 days to pickup such as if you are waiting for your permit, coordinating transport and waiting for the next available route, or planning a trip to pickup from out of state, etc., it's just $100 for every week there after to help cover the cost of caring for your pet.
Notes: Bats are not a pet in the traditional sense. They are strictly observational animals. They require a large enclosure with ample room to fly. They can not be housed alone or it will cause un-needed stress and possible death. The larger the group, the better. If you feel they are a good display animal and you can provide the proper husbandry, continue with checkout.
Financing: Short on cash? Not a problem! Take your pet and supplies home today with zero down and easy, low monthly payments! For instant approval, apply online now at http://www.PanhandleExotics.com/financing.htm