# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: A course for people who are looking to get experience in handling bats, as well as the associated skills of hand netting & endoscope use.About this EventThis course, preceded by a short compulsory online session, is being held in the Central Belt of Scotland (near Falkirk) & runs as follows:10.08.26 - Online Zoom Session - 12:30hrs to 14:00hrs (Compulsory attendance)17.08.26 - 19:00hrs through to late night18.08.26 - 19:00hrs through to late night19.08.26 - 19:00hrs through to late nightThe course is open to anyone wishing to gain or improve their bat handling skills.During the event we intend to demonstrate & give practical tuition on handling skills, the use of hand nets and endoscopes.OverviewThe event will cover the following:1 online session delivered c.1 week ahead of the practical sessions3 dusk trapping sessionsHandling techniques relating to the identification of bats in the handUse of hand netsUse of endoscopesUse of supplementary equipmentExtraction, processing & release of batsHarp trapping & Mist Netting (demonstration only)Licensing considerationsAppropriate use of equipmentHealth & Safety considerationsHints'n'TipsQ&AAll attendees are to handle bats using appropriate bat handling gloves (e.g. Showa 265R or similar), and also to be up-to-date regarding rabies vaccination or titre test results.Our trainer for this event is Neil Middleton (BatAbility Courses & Tuition), an experienced bat worker & trainer. Neil will be joined on the course by another experienced trainer, who will also be part of the course delivery.Note that all attendees will be required to wear appropriate bat handling gloves (e.g. Showa 265R or similar), as well as approved face masks (will be supplied by ourselves). In addition, your Rabies vaccinations need to be up-to-date or titre levels recently checked & acceptable.Important Note re Reference Requests:Attending this course in isolation would not be deemed as being enough experience in order for us to sign off a licence application. As such we would not normally expect to be asked to act as a referee regarding licence applications for delegates.Additional Information About BatAbility Courses & TuitionFor more details about our training and people development opportunities, as well as BatAbility Club and our online training courses please visit our websiteWe can also deliver online & face-to-face 'business to business' events throughout the UK, as well as further afield. If you wish us to deliver a specific bespoke bat-related event for you or your team please contact us by email or phone:neil.middleton@batability.co.uk07877 570590 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/falkirk/bat-handling-hand-netting-and-endoscope-use/100001981529737787 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: BatAbility Courses & Tuition - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 570, max: 570, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: FALKIRK - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: BatAbility Courses & Tuition - **lat**: 55.99015009999999 - **long**: -3.7100187 - **full address**: BatAbility Courses & Tuition, Haypark Business Centre, FALKIRK, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/05a0ac6f47a009896abc52d9f4f9a7ba7119365e80d572c34fd00d9852a19576-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc141515-gmir.jpg?v=1772572709 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use being held? - **A:** Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use takes place on Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm at BatAbility Courses & Tuition, Haypark Business Centre, FALKIRK, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use? - **A:** Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use is organized by BatAbility Courses & Tuition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bat Handling, Hand Netting & Endoscope Use is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in FALKIRK, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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