Yes, the Bible does say not to eat bats in Old Testament dietary laws. In Leviticus 11:13-19 and Deuteronomy 14:11-18, bats are listed among unclean animals and abominable birds that Israelites were forbidden to eat. Leviticus 11:19 specifically mentions bat among unclean fowl, saying these you shall detest among birds, they shall not be eaten, they are detestable, and includes bat in list that includes eagle, vulture, and other birds. Although bats are mammals not birds, they were classified with birds in ancient Hebrew classification because they fly. These dietary laws were part of kosher laws for ancient Israelites to maintain ritual purity and health. In New Testament, dietary restrictions are generally considered not binding for Christians due to teachings that all foods are clean, but Old Testament does prohibit eating bats. So yes, Bible says not to eat bats in Levitical law as part of unclean animals.
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