Hurting it or killing it wasn't an option, really. I was just not sure how to get it out at first. If it hadn't been the middle of the night, I might have taken a bit of time to look at and observe before catching it, but I had work the next day and needed sleep badly. I've always been kind of fond of bats anyway.

I didn't know that about mice and whatnot, but I use live traps and release way out on the back forty, hoping they don't find their way back into the house. I've been known to 'out mouse the cat' before.

Thanks for taking the time to read my post. Have a nice day.