More facts. Fewer than 30 UK bats out of many thousands tested have ever been found with the bat rabies-like virus and they were dead specimens collected for analysis, which kind of skews any attempt to put a percentage on how many bats carry the infection. We can say that it's very low. The Scottish case referred to is the one and only case ever recorded in this country. Another fact is that you can't catch rabies through unbroken skin, so you were very safe, Jack. I love bats. Let's enjoy 'em.