They are very cute, but are you sure? Check out the average prices!
Black & white male 7 weeks baby – $8500
Black cap male 11 weeks – $8500
Two 10 weeks old Black & white boys – $8000 each
Spider monkeys, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, owl and wooly monkeys are some of the new world representatives. These social animals feed on flower, grass, leaves, nuts, roots, insects, birds, eggs, frogs, and lizards. New world species are smaller than old world species, and they feature a long prehensile tail. They have flat noses with outwardly directed nasal openings, while old world primates have downwardly projected nostrils. All primates are social animals, and they do not stick to one particular place throughout their lives. When deciding to buy monkey pet, photos and information from the farm is helpful.
You can’t own primates. You wouldn’t have the first idea what to do with one, anyway. Monkeys and apes need as much interaction and care as a human does. Get a dang dog, already, and find some other way to be “cool”.
Monkeys make terrible pets.
They require 24/7 care just like an infant does and you cannot just leave it in a cage because they become very stressed.
Also, when they reach sexual maturity, they become very aggressive.
They also eat a lot and require diapers if living inside so they are very expensive to care for.
Monkeys are not meant to live in a person’s home. They are meant to live in the wild.
First, you need to check if your state allows non-human primates (monkeys, apes and their kin) to be kept as pets, and if so, are there any special restrictions, like licenses and permits. You can check here: http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_summary.php
If you find that monkeys are legal in your state, you need to check with your county and municipality, because many individual counties and municipalities restrict the ownership of animals that are otherwise legal in the state.
If you are legally allowed to have a monkey as a pet, then consider the conditions under which monkeys are acquired from the wild, the conditions under which they are kept, their total unsuitability for a life of confinement, and the diseases they can contract and spread to humans. That, in addition to the fact that you would have the equivalent of a 3 year old baby in diapers throwing temper tantrums, hitting, biting, flinging excretement and occupying your every minute 24/7 for the next 25-50 years.
Read these websites to get a better idea of what you are talking about when you discuss “pet monkeys”:
First, you have to do the research to be sure owning one is right for you. This entails finding out if they are legal in your state. Monkeys are bought through breeders in the US. Do not buy a monkey from out of the country it is illegal, and usually a scam.
Monkeys are A LOT of work, and their care should not be taken lightly. The monkey will only be as tame as the time and effort you dedicate to it. It all depends on you as the owner. They require large enclosures, constant companionship, enrichment, and a special diet. They are as much work as a 2 yr old human. I dedicate my life to my squirrel monkeys.
14 Comments
November 21st, 2009 at 9:00 am
u cant have a pet monkey
November 21st, 2009 at 9:53 am
U can get a helper monkey but you must be handicap, I can help u with that lol
November 21st, 2009 at 10:19 am
Monkeys are not meant to be pets,
November 21st, 2009 at 10:34 am
try searching kijiji
November 21st, 2009 at 10:42 am
I really, really, really like monkeys, but seriously, you shouldn’t keep monkeys as pets.
November 21st, 2009 at 11:00 am
lol-oh wait ur serious..um monkeys and tame dont go hand in hand..they are rascals..bad idea. (and i do not think they take to being housebroken)
November 21st, 2009 at 11:08 am
Monkeys are not ment to be pets.
November 21st, 2009 at 11:26 am
They are very cute, but are you sure? Check out the average prices!
Black & white male 7 weeks baby – $8500
Black cap male 11 weeks – $8500
Two 10 weeks old Black & white boys – $8000 each
Spider monkeys, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, owl and wooly monkeys are some of the new world representatives. These social animals feed on flower, grass, leaves, nuts, roots, insects, birds, eggs, frogs, and lizards. New world species are smaller than old world species, and they feature a long prehensile tail. They have flat noses with outwardly directed nasal openings, while old world primates have downwardly projected nostrils. All primates are social animals, and they do not stick to one particular place throughout their lives. When deciding to buy monkey pet, photos and information from the farm is helpful.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:09 pm
You can’t own primates. You wouldn’t have the first idea what to do with one, anyway. Monkeys and apes need as much interaction and care as a human does. Get a dang dog, already, and find some other way to be “cool”.
November 21st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Monkeys make terrible pets.
They require 24/7 care just like an infant does and you cannot just leave it in a cage because they become very stressed.
Also, when they reach sexual maturity, they become very aggressive.
They also eat a lot and require diapers if living inside so they are very expensive to care for.
Monkeys are not meant to live in a person’s home. They are meant to live in the wild.
November 21st, 2009 at 1:44 pm
monkeys are little buggers trust me my grandma had one omg was it ever loud !!! i suggest you don’t et one get a squarel or degu! they are cool!
November 21st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
First, you need to check if your state allows non-human primates (monkeys, apes and their kin) to be kept as pets, and if so, are there any special restrictions, like licenses and permits. You can check here: http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_summary.php
If you find that monkeys are legal in your state, you need to check with your county and municipality, because many individual counties and municipalities restrict the ownership of animals that are otherwise legal in the state.
If you are legally allowed to have a monkey as a pet, then consider the conditions under which monkeys are acquired from the wild, the conditions under which they are kept, their total unsuitability for a life of confinement, and the diseases they can contract and spread to humans. That, in addition to the fact that you would have the equivalent of a 3 year old baby in diapers throwing temper tantrums, hitting, biting, flinging excretement and occupying your every minute 24/7 for the next 25-50 years.
Read these websites to get a better idea of what you are talking about when you discuss “pet monkeys”:
http://www.monkeymatters.com/petmonkey.htm
http://www.honoluluzoo.org/pets.htm
http://monkeymaddness.com/articles/realitycheck.html
http://www.ippl.org/apr-03-23.html
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/primates/a/primatesaspets.htm
http://www.monkeysanctuary.org/newsandcampaigns/campaigns/june2007.aspx
November 21st, 2009 at 3:13 pm
I’m not sure but lt me know when you find out. I’m interested on lemurs.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:24 pm
First, you have to do the research to be sure owning one is right for you. This entails finding out if they are legal in your state. Monkeys are bought through breeders in the US. Do not buy a monkey from out of the country it is illegal, and usually a scam.
Monkeys are A LOT of work, and their care should not be taken lightly. The monkey will only be as tame as the time and effort you dedicate to it. It all depends on you as the owner. They require large enclosures, constant companionship, enrichment, and a special diet. They are as much work as a 2 yr old human. I dedicate my life to my squirrel monkeys.
You can learn more information on their care from my web site. http://www.petmonkeyinfo.com