The Mary Sue
'I’m waiting...at the ER now!': California woman unplugs her apartment’s Zevo. …
For one Lake Tahoe woman, spooky season arrived early when she discovered an unwanted bat residing in her apartment.
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Apartment Dweller's Shocking Discovery: Bat Trapped in Insect Repellent Sparks Rabies Concerns
A surprising incident in an American apartment has brought the issue of unexpected wildlife encounters into sharp focus. TikTok user @reggiebabie shared a video on September 1, 2025, documenting the moment they discovered a live bat trapped inside their Zevo insect repellent device. The footage, which quickly amassed over 2.3 million views, shows the small mammal nestled within the blue-lit trap, prompting the user to exclaim, "A bat in my apartment?" The incident, uploaded from the United States, has resonated with many viewers, sparking a wider conversation about bats in residential areas and the potential health implications. In a subsequent comment, @reggiebabie confirmed, "Update: I’m waiting to get a rabies shot at the ER now!" This revelation intensified concerns among the online community. Comments poured in, with one user stating, "I’ve seen like. Four different people on this app find bats in their houses and have to get rabies shots what is HAPPENING." Another user highlighted the financial burden, advising, "PSA: Rabies shots are incredibly expensive. I was told that if you find a bat like this, if you can keep it (dead) and send it into a lab, they can test it for rabies. That way if it doesn’t have rabies you don’t need the shot." Wildlife experts suggest that the presence of a bat indoors without an obvious entry point like an open window could indicate a larger infestation within the building. "I would highly suggest informing your landlord and pressing them to call a nuisance wildlife company," one commenter, whose husband owns a wildlife control company, recommended. The event serves as a stark reminder for residents to be vigilant about potential wildlife intrusions and to seek appropriate professional and medical advice when such encounters occur.
