Comments on: Hi, Anybody know of anywhere i can buy a monkey in the UK thats not a scam preferably a capuchin or marmoset?

By: Sammmy 1969

Sammmy 1969 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:45:59 +0000

Hi
If you go to the following website there is a section on exotic pets etc and there is a person on there that deals with exotic animals and can help you buy them.His user name is tska rory matier and the site address is http://www.reptileforums.co.uk
Hope this helps
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By: bigcatlover01

bigcatlover01 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:22:59 +0000

You first have to make sure that you are the right person for a monkey. The most common species of monkey kept is the capuchin all though spider monkeys and macaques are also commonly kept. Here are some site that may help.

http://www.monkeymaddness.com
http://www.monkeymatters.com
http://monkeyzone.com
http://simiansociety.org
http://simply-simian.com

I also have a yahoo group for exotic pet owners called "You Have A What?"

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/you-have-a-what/

There are several monkey owners there that would love to help you.
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By: Eileen P

Eileen P — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:56:59 +0000

Although I disagree with most other people’s answers that monkeys are "bad" pets, I do believe they are illegal as pets in the UK. I would check with the Agriculture departmnet first to be sure. I live in the US so I am not to familiar with how your laws work. It is not monkeys that are the problem, but people who acquire them without any knowledge of their care.

I do have 2 pet squirrel monkeys, so I speak from experience. When raised in the proper atmosphere, constant companionship, proper diet, large enclosures, enrichment etc… they can be wonderful pets. I recommend you do A LOT of research on their care before you get one, because they are A LOT of work. Much more so than a dog. My squirrels are the light of my life, and I will be getting 2 capuchins in the future.

My site has information on what it really takes to own one. http://www.petmonkeyinfo.com
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experience, http://www.petmomnkeyinfo.com

By: ~ Sparkle ~

*~ Sparkle ~* — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:42:59 +0000

It is illegal to have them in the UK some people do manage to get them but they don't make good pets they are wild animals.
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By: owl

owl — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:09:59 +0000

put yourself in a cage and see how you get on….
I get angry with humans who think they can put anything in a cage for personal entertainment….
A pet should be a domesticated animal…..Please do not buy a monkey just to give yourself pleasure…
THINK about it…. and imagine it to be the other way round…
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By: ladywoodboy

ladywoodboy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:58:59 +0000

please find some other hobby or interest, leave animals in the wild where they belong and are happiest
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By: manu

manu — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:30:59 +0000

No and monkeys aren`t pets, they are social animals who need to live in a group. Please think about a more suitable pet.
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By: JD

JD — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:04:59 +0000

http://www.signoftheowl.co.uk/
this place had some last time i went although not advertised
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By: sparkey

sparkey — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:54:59 +0000

sorry its illegal in this country
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