I just read this on two different sites today and oh yes...this bat would make the gov's F-16 Jet fighter squadron green with envy because this thing could fly like arrow!. Anyway...

"A bat in the air is generally a healthy bat, because bats stricken with rabies usually become crawlers; they don't have the strength and coordination to fly. But it's always a good idea to use gloves whenever attempting to capture or handle bats. It decreases tremendously the chances of being bitten."