diff --git a/adafruit_dht.py b/adafruit_dht.py
index e7f1a64..96bd411 100644
--- a/adafruit_dht.py
+++ b/adafruit_dht.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
     from pulseio import PulseIn
 
     _USE_PULSEIO = True
-except ImportError:
+except (ImportError, NotImplementedError):
     pass  # This is OK, we'll try to bitbang it!