hi i just want to now were do i buy a marmoset monkey i've been looking for a long time on the net?

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i've been an the net an no results plz help

Answer 1

So you want to own a monkey for a pet? They are cute, fun, look like little people and it would be great to hold them and cuddle them. But in all honesty, monkeys are nothing like that! Here are some facts about what it is like owning a monkey.

In most provinces in Canada, primates are illegal to own. Please check your provinces Wildlife Act or contact your local Fish & Wildlife Department.

If you live in Saskatchewan all primates are illegal to own. If you live in Alberta all primates are illegal to own except the Common Marmoset Monkey.

If you care caught in any province with illegal posession of a primate it may eventually lead to death for your monkey.

Primates range in cost of about $2,000.00-$50,000.00 per monkey, depending on the species, and are very rare in Canada which makes a breeder harder to find.

Extensive research should be done prior to making the decision to own a primate as they require special care and are extremely high maintenance as pets.

Primates should never be fed table foods as their main dietary source. They require specialized primate diets; plus fruits and veggies daily. Special foods must be ordered and cannot be purchased in a pet store. If an unfit diet is provided it will soon result in death!

They require a UVB light source, plenty of natural sunlight, high doseages of vitamins (most supplied in primate foods) and a heat source to stay healthy. They do not survive our Canadian winters without proper shelter from the harsh elements.

Primates can be extremely smelly from natural body odors and some primates are worse than others, like the Common Marmoset Monkey.

They are very social and intelligent animals and should be provided with lots of entertainment. If bored, lonely, abused or neglected they will self mutilate such as chewing off their own tail and other limbs, over grooming and hair loss to name a few.

Should be housed in a "monkey proof" enclosure with more than enough space to play, explore and must be housed indoors with outdoor access on warm days.

If you cannot spend much time with your primate it is highly recommended to keep two, which in the end can cost $4,000.00-$100,000.00 or more, depending on the species, housing, food, veterinarian costs and more.

Primates are extremely territorial, even towards their owners. They will attack people they do not know so it is not recommended to allow contact with your family and friends living outside the home.

Primates can contract human diseases and viruses such as the common cold, cold sores, measles, etc. and will be dead within a day or two after contracting the disease.

Owning a monkey if you have children is not recommended as kids are regularly sick with colds, flu, chicken pocks, measles and will transfer the disease to the monkey.

Monkeys rank the people in their family so children will be on the bottom of the rank and will be subject to frequent attacks. They will fight children for mom and dads attention.

All primates, male or female, will masturbate anywhere, anytime and in front of anyone.

Primates have a long lifespan and depending on the species, can live over 50 years old. So, the decision to own one should be a decision for the monkeys life.

Please think about the reality of owning a primate. A primate will not fit into your lifestyle; you must change your life to fit into a primates lifestyle!

Answer 2

Common Marmoset For Sale

Answer 3

Marmoset Monkeys For Sale

Answer 4

it is illegal to own a monkey in many places..first thing you should do is check out laws as to whether you can even own one. Not sure you can own a marmoset at all. Monkeys do not make good pets...they can become extremely aggressive, destructive and need LOTS of care and attention. They are not like owning a cat or a dog and can cost a lot to own. You need to do LOADS of research before you decide you really want to own such a pet, as they are a huge commitment and can live for a very long time...are you willing to keep this pet for it's whole life (possibly 25-30 years!!??) If you really have a love for monkeys then maybe you should put your efforts into saving them in the wild, and keeping their wild habitats protected and intact. Keep wild animals in the wild where they belong.

Answer 5

You bunch of know it all s. Obviously you just want to show off your intelligence and make yourselves seem important. SHE DIDNT ASK FOR YOUR INPUT! She asked where she could buy one. And not one of you gave her that answer. Or do you think she s an idiot and not capable of doing research or making an informed decision? I came here for the same reason HAVING DONE THE RESEARCH. I don t need your opinion...just a straight answer.

Don t have one? Then shut up and save the space for those who do.

Answer 6

You may want to rethink this. This is not like owning a dog or cat. They can be very destructive, and hard to own. I hope you decide to go to the zoo instead to see the cute little monkies.