Could you tell me any information you may know on Albino Monkeys.
Cost
food
Life expectancy
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You dont want a monkey.. they are cute, but terrible pets.
They are aggressive for one thing.. this isnt something you can "train out of them" its part of their social structure and how they communicate. They bite, hit, pinch, slap, etc.. Many primate owners have ended up in the hospital from injuries they recieved from their pets.. even the most affectionate primate will hurt you at some point!
They have filthy behavoirs. They can NOT be potty trained or housebroken.. and you cant expect them to leave a diaper on. Primates will smear and fling food and poop.. they may eat and drink their own wastes, or just go where they please. They also masturbate when they reach sexual maturity.
They can carry nasty diseases, including hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
they have special needs.. there are special dietary needs, its not about feeding bannanas.. they need a balance of fruits and vegetables, and many primates do also need protein sources as well.. they are not all vegetarians! They also need special vet care.. do you have the access and funds for a zoonotic vet?
They are often illegal in many places, even with an exotic’s licence. To own some species you almost have to be an exhibitor (such as a zoo).. the licencing is not cheap.. the animal itself is not cheap.. smaller primates cost around $5,000-10,000 and up.. larger primates can cost well over $50,000 to obtain.
Also to get a primate you really have to obtain it as a newborn.. meaning that a mother has its newborn baby taken from her!
Primates are also very destructive creatures.. they need constant mental stimulation.
They are a life-time commitment as well. Some primates can live well over 40 years. Will you always be able to properly house and afford the care of this animal for its lifetime? You cannot just get rid of it when it no longer suits you.. primates do not adapt well to new owners, not even with experienced primate owners. Zoos do not take people’s pets either, because they often lack the social skills to integrate them with the other primates. Primates often need to be euthanized when the owners can no longer care for them.
January 28th, 2010 at 3:33 am
You dont want a monkey.. they are cute, but terrible pets.
They are aggressive for one thing.. this isnt something you can "train out of them" its part of their social structure and how they communicate. They bite, hit, pinch, slap, etc.. Many primate owners have ended up in the hospital from injuries they recieved from their pets.. even the most affectionate primate will hurt you at some point!
They have filthy behavoirs. They can NOT be potty trained or housebroken.. and you cant expect them to leave a diaper on. Primates will smear and fling food and poop.. they may eat and drink their own wastes, or just go where they please. They also masturbate when they reach sexual maturity.
They can carry nasty diseases, including hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
they have special needs.. there are special dietary needs, its not about feeding bannanas.. they need a balance of fruits and vegetables, and many primates do also need protein sources as well.. they are not all vegetarians! They also need special vet care.. do you have the access and funds for a zoonotic vet?
They are often illegal in many places, even with an exotic’s licence. To own some species you almost have to be an exhibitor (such as a zoo).. the licencing is not cheap.. the animal itself is not cheap.. smaller primates cost around $5,000-10,000 and up.. larger primates can cost well over $50,000 to obtain.
Also to get a primate you really have to obtain it as a newborn.. meaning that a mother has its newborn baby taken from her!
Primates are also very destructive creatures.. they need constant mental stimulation.
They are a life-time commitment as well. Some primates can live well over 40 years. Will you always be able to properly house and afford the care of this animal for its lifetime? You cannot just get rid of it when it no longer suits you.. primates do not adapt well to new owners, not even with experienced primate owners. Zoos do not take people’s pets either, because they often lack the social skills to integrate them with the other primates. Primates often need to be euthanized when the owners can no longer care for them.
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