#kanabat

[house-of-hiromi]

How to Care for a Kanabat

This is a small How to Guide to inform Kanabat owners how to take care and look after their new pet bat.

1. Like all Diabolik bats, Kanabat will be most active at night. So make sure to have a life style that is adapted to your new pet. However, Kanabat has a tendency to sleep much less than his other Diabolik bat brothers. So you’ll need to expect some early night squeaks from this little one. He’ll want some company, especially if he’s in his cage, and he will not think a second time before calling for you. 2. Kanabat is a picky eater, so you’ll need to pay attention to his specific needs and adjust his diet accordingly. However, don’t try to make Kanabat eat things he’s refuses to. This little bugger won’t only scan through his food to find the items he enjoys, but he will also actively leave everything else behind. You’re not going to get away with tricking this one, he’s a little smarter than that.

3. Make sure to keep Kanabat outside of his cage most of the day. Kanabat isn’t a big fan of his little home and would much rather be with his owner or roaming the room his owner is in. The small bat has a very precise amount of time he will allow being left in his cage. But be warned, he will let you know if you left him there for to long with unfriendly hisses as you open the door and refusing to go back once you have let him out. Forcing Kanabat into is cage will result in a struggle and many many bites. 4. Kanabat is not suited to owners who need personal space to work or want some alone time. Need to get some work done? You better let Kanabat climb into your shirt or place a small pillow on your desk. Otherwise, he’ll end up trying to get your attention, like pushing over your cup of coffee for example. Need some intimate time with your partner? Forget it, he’ll be screeching and scratching at the door if he’s not making a scene in his cage. Owners must make sure to include Kanabat in all parts of their everyday routine, maybe even bring the little guy to work.

5. Despite his size, Kanabat is dominant. This bat will not be very receptive to having many bat companions. If Kanabat feels very attached to his owner, it would be better to keep him as a single pet. If an owner cannot provide that kind of companionship or has a family, it would be wise to get Kanabat a companion. Females and docile males are better suited for Kanabat, this way he will not constantly fight over his domain and his dominance will not be in danger.

6. Kanabat will do fairly well if kept in a decent size cage with his bat companion or mate. A bat mate may need to be moved to a new cage every spring during mating season. Kanabat will be very aggressive during this time. So make sure Kanabat can still see his mate, but while you can keep an eye on him. 

7. Kanabat enjoys having a clean cage as well as being cleaned regularly. If Kanabat doesn’t have a bat companion to groom him, it will be up to the owner to let the small bat bath once or twice a day. 8. Make sure to have a set routine with this little guy. Occasional special changes can be allowed, but Kanabat keeps a healthy life style when put in a routine. He will expect to get his meals at the same times everyday and will expect his baths. Failing to provide a routine for the bat will result in confusion and will cause unnecessary stress to Kanabat. 9. Make sure to not leave small objects around the house, Kanabat has a very curious nature and will forage these items. Don’t ask yourself where your lost earrings are, Kanabat has probably gotten his paws on them.

10. An owner will have to learn how to comfort Kanabat. The little one will need to be held for extensive amounts of time. If Kanabat seems down, maybe allow him to sit on you more often or take breaks from your work in order to give him a few head or tummy pets. Don’t worry about annoying this one, if Kanabat doesn’t want your attention he will make it very clear with audible hisses or simply leaving your side to crawl into a sock. 

Over all care statistics:

Socialization needed: 5 / 5 Grooming needed: 4 / 5 Training ability: 2 / 5 Friendliness in a family: 1 / 5 Friendliness towards owner: 3 / 5 Friendliness towards other bat pets: 2 / 5 Heavy eater: 4.5 / 5 Activity levels: 4 / 5 Chattiness levels: 2 / 5

[house-of-hiromi]

Is it recommended to get the Kanato Bat a collection of small plushies?

Yes, it may be helpful and a successful way of making Kanabat happy. However, if it would be recommended? Maybe not so. You see, Kanabat may end up choosing only one plush and sticking to this one forever. However, the bat has shown interest in having multiple little bean stuffed animals in his cage. He will often take naps on them. Be careful though, don’t always get large plushies. If Kanabat ends up taking a liking to a larger toy, he will insist on taking it everywhere with him or somewhere he can see it. This may result in you having to bring his favorite toy around everywhere, even at the office. But it is funny to watch his desperately try to pull his stuff animal around with him.

[house-of-hiromi]

What happens if you put Carlabat or Laitobat with Kanabat and Hirobat?

That really depends, in big spaces like a house Kanabat and Hirobat will have plenty of space to live separately from Laitobat and Carlabat and will often do so. However, in smaller spaces it is a fight for dominance. Kanabat will hiss at the two other bats, ready to protect his territory and mate, while Laitobat tries to play dominant but is much less vocal than his triplet. Hirobat may attempt to angrily flap his wings in order to seem bigger and stronger to the other bats, but will have very little success. Carlabat will be relatively quiet, he’s not one to fuss over much, as long as his owner keeps him healthy. He has very little to worry about. However, the three other bats know that if he truly wanted, Carlabat would come down from his perch and put them in their place. Carlabat is much heavier and larger than Kanabat, Laitobat and Hirobat, so there really is no question about who would have the last word when it comes to dominance.

[house-of-hiromi]

Sarinna: Hiromi do kanatobat and Subarubat get alone?

Hiromi: … -Sigh- … I guess they aren’t too bad with each other… They don’t steal the other’s food or invade one another’s space. So they live quite calmly together when given plenty of space. However, Kanabat is way more dominant and fussy about his territory than Subabat. Kanabat will hiss till his brother flies off, but unfortunately Subabat doesn’t do much more than shove off a bit, he’s not all that scared of him. But, Subabat isn’t territorial so he will usually fold and go chew on socks….I can’t let them share my shoulders or else I’ll end up with a claw fight behind my neck.

[house-of-hiromi]

does Kanato bat and Hiromi bat live in cages? In nature? and do they live together ?

Hirobat and Kanabat live in a comfortable and warm house. Their owner tries to keep them in separate cages, but Kanabat often puts up a fight and will have a fit if he’s put back into his cage or left in his cage for too long. (Which is up to him.) Hirobat doesn’t like being in his cage, but as long as he can see Kanabat from his cage he will be relatively calm. However, keeping the two bats in the same cage seems to be a better solution. While Kanabat will still demand to be let out, he has shown to be less prone to biting the bars of the cage or screeching. Hirobat will keep to grooming his cage companion or play with the toys in the cage.

[house-of-hiromi]

For both Kanabat and Hirobat! What is your favorite food to eat together~?

While Hirobat doesn’t have a preferred food and eats pretty much anything given to him, Kanabat definitely does. Kanabat chose raspberries and cherries as his go to snacks. Therefor Kanabat will allow Hirobat to come munch on the cherries and raspberries left on the table by their owner. The two will travel to their favorite spot in the house to quietly share their food together.