2006-08-06 12:58:12 · 8 answers · asked by broncoswr 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I know someone that just bought one in mexico
2006-08-06 15:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by newpastorofgod 3 · 8⤊ 5⤋
Acquiring a wild animal as a pet involves a number of problems, and many of them must be solved beforehand. Find a primate veterinarian before purchasing an animal. Primate veterinarians are few. There may be none in your area. Before looking for a place to buy a monkey, see the picture of the adult animals and talk to other owners and only then look for farms.
I had a Spider Monkey that started out small then got bigger. His name was Chico. I really don't think you can tame them that well as they can pretty much get a mind of their own but he was a lot of fun. We had to get him de-fanged as his bites hurt too much. He would run and swing everywhere when out of his cage. Loved clotheslines. Almost impossible to catch as he would throw anything he could pick up at you. Got me with a small cactus one time. Eventually he had to go though. He developed a nasty habit of playing with himself everytime a female person was near him. Oh well, its fun for awhile but you would probably change your mind. They do not have a good smell either.
2006-08-06 15:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years ago I worked for a vet and thought a monkey would be a fabulous pet to own. The vet told me anyone who owns a monkey either gets rid of it quickly (most are mean) or is crazy.
He was right!
*Strongly* recommend against it, and suggest you do your research before buying one.....
2006-08-06 13:12:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monkeys make horrible pets...can be very agressive, bite and attack and are very messy. They live for a long time...up to 3O years depending on the breed. Are you willing to take care of it for that long? They can get sick from you and they can carry diseases that will make you sick. They cost lots of money and LOTS of TIME to care for. Leave monkeys in the wild where they belong!
2006-08-06 14:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a capuchan monkey in 1959.I bought from a pet store. you can no longer buy them. it is against the law just enioy them at the zoo. besides that they require alot of care and must be kept warm in winter and must take vitamins and get thier shots. they get sick like we do. they get bad teeth and they have a musty odor to them that really lingers. think twice if you find one ( about good care)
2006-08-06 13:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by petloverlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At any store that sells "curious george" souvineers
2006-08-06 13:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by rychendroll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Break into a research lab and you can take all you want.
2006-08-06 13:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by trusport 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the zoo
2006-08-06 13:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by love_thebeach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋