How much is a bat as a pet?

A bat as a pet is not legally or ethically available for private ownership in most places, and cost is not just purchase price but includes illegal trade risks, permits, and specialized care, so you cannot buy a bat as a pet like a dog. In most states in the US and many countries, it is illegal to keep native bats as pets due to wildlife protection laws, rabies risk, and conservation concerns, similar to needing HEPA filtration for safe handling of wild animals. Some exotic fruit bats in captivity under licensed facilities may cost thousands of dollars for zoos or educational permits, with costs of $3,000 to $5,000 plus specialized housing, veterinary care, and diet of fruit and supplements, but private pet ownership is generally prohibited. Even where legal with permits, bats require large flight enclosures, specialized diet, and rabies vaccinations, making them expensive and unsuitable as pets. Rescued bats are handled by licensed rehabilitators, not sold. So how much is a bat as a pet, legally you cannot buy one, and ethically you should not, as bats are wild animals needing flight and colony life, not domestic pets, and cost would be high for proper care, with legal penalties for illegal ownership, so answer is bats are not pets for sale and should remain wild or in licensed facilities.