Do SQUIRREL MONKEYS make good PETS? 

She is one of the best ones and that’s why I continue to feature her

I could not agree more!

I totally agree 👍 You need permits for other exotic animals, so why not primates? We've all heard the horror stories about how testy, jealous and aggressive they can get. But seems like nobody cares if another monkey bites someone else's face off or if they don't get the quality of life they deserve and need. It's truly a shame, cause if anything happens then these cute and amazing wild animals will have to pay the price with their lives 😢 😿 😭

@@iGoddess in most (not all) states that it is legal to keep monkeys as pets they do require permits. BTW just an FYI, no "monkey" has ever "bitten someone's face off"!! That was a chimpanzee and there is a HUGE difference in chimps and say, squire monkeys!🙂

@@PrimateProductions OK it was a chimp who bit that woman's face off, but isn't a chimp in the primate family? It's still a animal that has instincts and the older they get, the more testy they get cause of the hormonal change. Our kids go through puberty and turn into little gremlins, they get testy and turn into a whole different person. They are as sweet honey milk when they're little, they love you, wanna be around you all the time, give hugs and kisses. But as soon as those hormones kick in they don't want to have nothing to do with you anymore, they'll try you and act like they're grown and nobody can tell them anything, some freak out got behavioral issues and you wonder what the heck happened to my sweet little child? Animals go through the same phases, but they can't talk, they can only act or react and that's where and when it gets dangerous, cause you never ever know how an animal will act or react? Their wild hormones and instincts come in and that cute little monkey all over a sudden turns into something else and you've got to be careful when you get a monkey or any other cute baby animal that could possibly eff you up with their teeth and claws as they grow older and bigger. And I think there should be permits for certain animals everywhere. They love making laws for reptile keepers which makes it very hard for keepers to be able to take their big snake for instance outside, they have to keep it inside at all times, they can't use them for educational purposes to teach kids and ppl about them, so they can learn and learn to love them. Cause ppl will only protect who and what they love and there are many endangered species that need our protection and conservation. Those are laws for non-venomous snakes and I get you need a permit for venomous, but for non venomous and for other reptiles they have these laws as well and they're trying to implement more and more laws. But there are no permits for certain animals that could hurt you or anyone else and which shouldn't be kept privately.

@Josh Traffanstedt yep

I disagree. Sellers should educate buyers on their care and be very picky with who they sell to.

what happened to it once it hit puberty?

@@hmj211 that’s a good question. And unfortunately I don’t know. This had all taken place before I was born.

They are horrible pets for EVERYONE! Hideous, screeching, biting, filthy creatures. WHY would anyone want two? And when they grow up.. even worse! Females even have periods.

@@fayekramer8314 just because you can’t hack it doesn’t mean that they aren’t a good fit for someone.

True lol

Glad you enjoyed it!

I'm a breeder and you can hmp anytime if you want to make a purchase or adopt one.

Thank you so much!

@@DavKaufmansAdventures you're very welcome Dav

Why didn't they put a diaper on him??? How tf did your dad allow that to happen??? I love animals but dude if I had a monkey wank off and their it in my face everyone I walked through the door.....(lmao.... Congratulations you are one of the rare people who made me ACTUALLY laugh out loud reading some s*** 🤣🤣🤣), I'm not gonna lie dude he would understand after that who the boss was and would be too scared to try that again 😂😂. Seriously how did he manage? I suppose it could be considered a skin treatment/facial ..... 🤔

You're wrong. I've owned a squirrel monkey now for 8 and a half years. He is entirely submissive to my authority. He has been potty trained to use the toilet for nearly 3 years now. My literal only complaint in that regard is that he doesnt wipe or ever flush the toilet. But his poo is usually of a very dry consistency, so it does not create much residue in discharge. In fact there hasn't been much problem with odor since he finally grasped the concept of using the toilet, which was achieved by a reward system rather than a punishment system. Soba, like any squirrel monkey is very active and constantly moving. Being a minimalist has made this issue near unproblematic. I cannot speak for all squirrel monkeys as I've only owned this one, but he has proven to be extremely adaptive, valuable, impressionable and attentive with an utter willingness and ability to domesticate without any difficulty. Out of an entire average week, Soba is with me approximately 68-73% of the time. When he is not, he is obviously always at our home. We do not even own a cage of any kind, and Soba has access to the outdoors through our doggy door, which he sometimes utilizes without supervision. The only problem we've ever had with that was that one time an eagle thought he was smaller than he is and scratched him a bit in a failed snatching. Other than that, some days I'll come home and he'll be up in a tree above the house playing, but always returns before sundown. When he is inside, home alone or not, he is never too messy or destructive because he constantly has a flow of new toys for new stimulation. Our doing that solved his nature in doing so long ago. Perhaps the warnings and cautions proposed in this video are intended for individuals whom do not have the capacity for properly distributing and maintaining a loving and authoritative intellectual guardianship over a lesser intellect such as a primate. Surely this is the case, because if one possesses that capacity, these creatures are a lifelong joy to have as part of the family. Sorry to contradict your overarching premise and intention with this video, but truth be told, your claims to the ownership of squirrel monkeys do not ring true for every situation. But good work nonetheless - idiots shouldn't procreate, let alone attempt to domesticate a cat, so monkeys are obviously out of the question.

Which is exactly why people should be more responsible and do a ton of research and educate themselves before even thinking about getting one!! Too many people just impulsively get a monkey or just cannot be bothered to learn about them before getting one and then end up getting rid of them which is extremely cruel. Monkeys bond with a person that is their caregiver and that is the same as their troop or family. When people end up giving them to someone else it can have negative consequences for the monkey for the rest of their Ives and it is so cruel! In the US people who get baby monkeys for pets approximately 85%-90% end up getting rid of them by the time they are 5 years old which is so sad and so wrong!

@@PrimateProductions Hi Gina - I have wondered - do you have a monkey in your life? Or are you just a friend to them, i.e., a proponent who tries to educate people. Thanks! Kelly

Lol

That place sounds amazing!

@@elypowell6797 here in the Netherlands it's still a big problem!! With over flowing hospitals and a lot of shops are still closed and things as cafés and restaurants themeparks and zoo's are also still closed

Holy cow! So glad I read your comment. I'm watching this video because I just saw a white page with a "yellow" add in the back of Amazing Spider-Man issue #14 for a "pet squirrel monkey." It cost $18.99, and it came with a toy... That's a bit like selling a pet pirhana with a single goldfish. Your comment brings to mind two questions: 1) Do you agree that monkeys should not be legal as pets? 2) Don't you wish you still had that comic in mint condition? 😉

Im a tiny bit older than 12 and I just got a squirrel monkey (in a country where its legal) and I would like to know some tips of raising a tiny monkey could you pls tell me a few

how long did you have it and what year was this? They cost thousands now...

@@hmj211 really? lol my uncle literally bought one like 1-2 months ago but she ran away :,(. her name was titi and she was so cuteee but shes better now ig because being in a cage is not what a animal should go thru

I'm so glad that you are able to enjoy a monkey at home. It's definitely not for every family. However, once you exchange love with an animal, that bond demands whatever it takes to meet each new challenge. I'm not envious, but I do know how fortunate you are. Primates are truly fascinating in every way. I wish you and your growing family health & happiness (and as much cleanliness and sanity as you and your wife are able to cultivate.) You own a monkey, and that's bananas! 🐒

@@jayblack7495 You say regarding monkeys "However, once you exchange love with an animal that bond demands whatever it takes to meet each new challenge" The problem with people getting monkey as pets is that they often do NOT do "whatever it takes" . They get a baby monkey and think it's so cute and lovable and they do exchange love with it and the monkey then sees that person as their troop or family but as soon as they are no longer little and easily controlled most people don't want to deal with them anymore. In the US approximately 85%-90% of monkeys that people get as pets end up being gotten rid of by the time they reach 5 years of age which is pretty devastating to a young monkey and can have lifelong negative consequences for them!

I’d love to rais a macaque

@@Fred-gi4uz 👍🙊🙉🙈

I would think it would all depend on how early they are introduced to other pets and how much time they interact with the pet. And this would have to go both ways with both animals being socialized with each other from an early age. Keep in mind that dogs and cats are classic predators while most small primates are usually frequently hunted prey animals in their natural environments. So if you just put some random dog in a room with a squirrel monkey, it's no different than putting it with any other small animal and it's simply going to go after the monkey until he kills it.

A squirrel monkey I knew of was best friends with one of the family cats, but didn't care much for the other two. When the cat died he was in mourning for a week.

A squirrel monkey gives a real nasty bite? No they don't.

@@PrimateProductions ¿Que? I don't understand what you mean by your comment lol! Sorry if I'm just being dense and not getting it!?

I'm a breeder and you can hmp anytime if you want to make a purchase or adopt one.

Squirrel monkeys can naturally carry a herpes virus that doesn’t affect them or people but can kill a marmoset.

I personally don't think even green iguanas should be kept as pets, only in zoos and sanctuaries. There are animals perfectly suited for pets, and animals that should never be in captivity, no matter what. It's a spectrum.

@@DaniellyBean agreed!

My monkey has a master bedroom to itself. Not a cage. Theres a cage in there but the door is always open unless we are traveling with monkey. I got jungle gym, cargo nets, ropes, shelves up high I installed and always refresh toys. So far so good. Diapers arent as much of a problem. I use cut towels and wash a load every saturday. A lot of veggies I get from pantrys and grocery that are throwing them out but there not rotten. Eggs are easy proteins.

I'm a breeder and you can hmp anytime if you want to make a purchase or adopt one.

@@tylerelliot329 hello Tyler, do you breed any other species than Squirrel? I am interested!🐒

@@missnellaful hi , yes I also have other breeds . You can check out the Instagram page mentioned in my description section .

That’s classified information

So is lil P’wee! The trick is do you have the time to devote to the animal? Even the best monkey pet owners will tell you to do your research, make the long term commitment that this animal will be your focus 24/7/365, be prepared for expensive medical care, diapers & food and keep in mind there is no such thing as monkey day care.

Im in the process to and I will have a cage but it'll be free will no lock door so come in out as he pleases. Good luck on your fur baby. Oh one more thing I wasn't aware of that size either they don't mention that to much only up to 2lbs and this monkey seems like 4plus lbs.

Adopt a child that needs a home instead!

@@preciouslove1985 is there a breeder or state you recommend getting the little cutie pie from I'm in Florida

There are some that do. My Uncle bill used to have a vervet monkey and that was literally the sweetest most even tempered monkey on Earth he worked from home so he was able to spend 24/7 with the animal

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That is just depends on a person there's no such thing as good or bad pets

I'm a monkey breeder and I can say they're the best pets when you know how to Carter for them.

Depends on how you define pet. It would be cool to have a big private enclosure, but an in the house monkey sounds insane.

no? Why would you take a wild animal that probably lives with a family out of the wild? It doesn't belong to you Didn't you watch this video at all?

Please don't keep it

I very very very strongly disagree with that captive bred wildlife can actually make good pets depending on the species

I am not saying everyone should have them but if you are willing to put in the work and put in the proper care then there's no reason you shouldn't be able to own anything you want

@@BrianSmith-jx7td I won't dispute that. To each their own. What I said was my opinion. If the shoe were on the other foot, I wouldn't want taken from my home, having to survive in the forest, and living by another's leave. I, myself have had wild animals when I was a child that I thought needed "saving." I've just changed my outlook on such as I've gone through the years. Appreciate that you took the time to read and respond...stay well.

Agreed. Primates are not domesticated, will never be domesticated, they are highly intelligent, long-lived, have very specific dietary requirements and almost all are highly social and need to be in a diverse group of its own species. Maybe a few people are willing to devote their entire lives and transform their home to living with a monkey and will have decent outcomes, but that’s not the norm by any means. Just look on social media; how many adorable baby pet primates do you see? How many adorable adults do you see? Why do all those adults disappear? Where do they go? Why? They just don’t make appropriate pets for most people.

The squirrel monkeys will get into everything always keep a lot of toys around them and keep them active and play with them and love on them