Does animal welfare and ethics come into this or is it purely based on legalities of ownership? Obviously most of my experience is with reptiles. The tarsier is an animal with comically gigantic eyes. I've thought about Cheetahs (because they're so graceful and beautiful) but have decided that even if it was possible it would be the wrong choice for my family. It's not like the article is saying "Don't get a dog, get an exotic animal!" She can state what her reasons would be for desiring to own them, but she cannot appropriately address what makes them good or bad pets unless she has personally owned those pets. I'd argue that a better alternative would be a sloth. Lorises have the similar appeal of sloths—with their lazy, human-like appearance and mannerisms, complemented by strange nocturnal eyes, many videos of the creatures soon become viral hits after. The gestation period of these animals is around 190 days. Does the Slow Loris Make a Good Pet. Insane Mundane from Earth on August 31, 2013: @ Mr. Jones: We look forward to reading your future Hubs about exotic pets... LOL! Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on November 11, 2015: Some of those pets are always for sale online. Don't take this as an insult, I mean it only as constructive criticism. But my site obviously doesn't discourage people from owning pets as do so many other sites and while all animals have degrees of difficulty with care, just like human babies, I don't need to repeatedly disparage the idea of owning them in every sentence. Anyway, I took that comment to mean that most of the parrots in our country have been smuggled here illegally. They walk upright just like penguins and can even be obtained in similar color patterns. Scent marking seems to be a trait that consistently ruins potentially awesome pets. Enlightening and sad. I might have to start removing them. A thin, dark stripe runs down the back. Such animals require strict protection. Except my lack of a neat jerboa :(, The second comment you addressed was a joke, chill out Jones! Any sort of primate like a marmoset, while adorable, would also destroy property. This would be impossible unless she has personally owned each of these animals. If a person can keep a gerbil, they can keep a serval, period. However, due to the concern of rabies, of which they are a significant vector for in the wild, they are often believed to be dangerous zoonotic disease sources and are heavily regulated in many areas. Provide some proof on your statement that "Most of the parrots you speak of are being brought over illegally from other countries and are being smuggled like drugs over the border.". However, like the panda bear, the red panda are threatened in the wild due to habitat loss, although they are classified by IUCN as vulnerable with only 10,000 mature individuals existing in the wild. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 11, 2014: But you were right with that last part Steve. The red panda is not to be confused with the panda bear, which they are not closely related to. Amusing videos of the creatures, which are Asian primates (not monkeys), can be found on YouTube with high view counts. Subscribe to be the first to hear about our exclusive offers and latest arrivals! These magnificent birds were popularized by the absurdly popular Harry Potter books and movies. I still respectfully disagree: That is up to the individual potential owner to determine what makes /for them/ a good pet. Meerkats have been made famous by Disney's The Lion King. International Animal Rescue help suffering animals such as slow lorises. Before knowing some facts about Slow Loris, let us learn some facts about loris first. Emperor penguins are obviously only suitable for captivity in publicly funded professional zoos and aquariums, but there are smaller penguins that tolerate warmer temperatures which originate from Africa and New Zealand (however, here is one owner of a king penguin, a bird which originates from Sub-Antarctic regions). Slow Loris, Hamilton, Ontario. Why you can't have one: The United States has banned the entry of African rodents into the country because of the monkeypox scare, which may be a good reason. Again, their human-like qualities and waddle make them a favorite with people, and this was highlighted by the 2005 film March of the Penguins and 2006's Happy Feet. My original post meant you no disrespect and I hope you can see that. But I think there is a certain allure to being able to interact with such creatures. It is good to have this kind of pets when you live in a big land away from people. They are the only feline native to true deserts and have a distribution that includes Northern Africa and Central Asia. Ohio is one of the only states without any bans on any exotic animals. I believe Pygmy marmosets do exist in the private market but they are very rare, I seem to remember them being advertised in the animal finders guide once. I don't know of any laws against it but you probably need special permission to import animals. Thanks miss melissa. People like teeny things, such as toy breeds of dogs (including those blasted teacup dogs), "mini pigs" (which are not so mini when they reach their adult size,) and pocket pets like dwarf hamsters. Red pandas are surging in popularity. A serval costs much more monetary and emotional devotion than a gerbil. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 13, 2014: Suhail Zubaid aka Clark Kent from Mississauga, ON on February 13, 2014: Very novel and creative hub. It will teach you all about the exotic pet trade. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 11, 2019: Charles v brooks How is it 1700, I see 2500? That is really awesome and you should post information on this site when that happens. They make great pets! Many animals such as meerkats, sloths, and slow lorises have risen in popularity due to being featured in TV shows and viral YouTube videos. If you come across a video or photo of a pet slow loris on the internet, please know that, while it may appear cute, the animal in the video is suffering and so is the entire species. From 2013 to 2016, we conducted law enforcement activities in West Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan together with the Indonesian authorities resulting in 11 seizures of 447 slow lorises and 19 individual arrests of traders as well as members of a slow loris pet lover group and a trade syndicate. They are somewhat easier to own than primates but should never be underestimated since they may also have aggressive tendencies that need to be considered. ‘I'm not so sure about other people but I immediately felt as though I should have one as a pet. Obviously, koalas are on it and are even uncommon in accredited American zoos. I don't think the author is ignorant, I have read certain other hub pages where she demonstrates just how much the opposite she is. They adapt well to human households, so there is no need to simulate the desert to care for them. These small monkeys, which really should be kept with members of their own species, would need caging that allows enough space for them to carry out species-specific behavior. Their eyes are a bit smaller, but they are also nocturnal. By ignorant, I don't mean you as a person are ignorant, I mean that so far as this belief is an ignorant one - a belief you hold without knowing all the facts. Yes, they are smuggled within their country so that they can be brought here. They are often removed directly from the wild, their teeth painfully yanked out (but slow lorises are not actually venomous), and shipped to other countries. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on July 20, 2014: Poon, they are captive bred. 3:24. Becki Rizzuti from Indiana, USA on February 13, 2014: I'll be getting a serval in about five years. But I understand some folks love animals. I honestly think that by digging deeper you will find for yourself what I am trying to explain to you, from there you should be able to write a very useful and insightful article on the keeping of exotic animals. People like to put them in cages at night, which is harmful to their mental well-being as they are active at night and require a lot of nocturnal stimulation. The slow loris is a species affected by the illegal pet trade, poachers catch them and remove their poisonous teeth. What is it about Melissa's beliefs that are "ignorant?" Do you want me to go on? Marmosets are small, New World monkeys in a group along with tamarins called callitrichids. I'm not sure if this is making sense, but my point is that I wouldn't want to write about the reasons that someone should or should not wish to obtain a Tokay Gecko, but I can appropriately write about the reasons that Leopard Geckos make good pets and the risks associated with ownership (such as using the wrong substrate in their enclosures). Wtf is a pink macaw? Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 26, 2015: I guess that's true, although I've heard sloths are difficult. It basically follows the story of one, ONE, bad owner who had no business keeping what he had, and various other insubstantial criticisms about reptile shows. I've seen more examples of those making great pets and they often stand up on two legs if that's what the owner is after. My point, however, is that no amount of research is equal to the experience of ownership. You tried to obtain a Jerboa illegally and were bragging about it on here and got found out – just accept it. @Melissa, if you read this and feel the same as @Everyday Miracles, just understand it was not my intent...perhaps I should have worded certain phrases better. If you want a penguin because of how the penguins walk, I'd suggest runner ducks. Why Slow Lorises Shouldn't Be Pets | This viral video looks like the cutest thing in the world — but it's a nightmare for these animals. People keeping any cheetah as a pet is irresponsible on so many levels. I'd be unlikely to ever purchase another Savannah Monitor as a pet, but I'd be quite happy to take on another Burmese Python -- with everything that entails, and with a great deal of knowledge of what they eat, the sizes they reach, and the risk factors of ownership, as well as the fact that reptiles lack "conscience.". Therefore it is unlikely that there are captive breeders selling animals to the people who own them in an ethical and sustainable fashion. IAR also routinely conducts capacity building workshops with government agencies and the police in investigation techniques, species identification, understanding and recognising trade routes and encouraging fast reaction time to wildlife crime in order to tackle the trade more effectively and to see it through till prosecutions of offenders. If not, maybe you shouldn't be saying they can't be pets. If your idea of a good pet is an animal that adapts to the household as readily as a typical domesticated cat . Tel: + 44 (0) 1825 767 688 | Law enforcement work to mitigate the trade is on-going due to the extent and complexity of trade networks involved. Just give them what they need, it isn't hard, and it's WAY more affordable than raising a human child which most of the populace does. Kinkajous may be legal in more states that have bans on wild animals. CT-tamarins can be kept in a large cage (at least around 6'x8') with around three individuals successfully. Secure Payments 100% Secure payment with 256-bit SSL Encryption Learn more. When the detrimental effects of the illegal exotic pet trade are discussed, the slow loris is often brought up. . The slow lorises are either small or medium-sized with length ranging from 18 to 38 cm. I would also recommend a genet over a raccoon, which don't make good pets at all. However, most of us will never know. Actual bears are also sometimes kept as pets (the closest resemblance to the koala would be the sun bear) but that is obviously not recommended. Why you can't have one: These animals are sold as pets sometimes in other countries but are heavily regulated in the States. Furthermore the suggestions of kinkajou, servals, wallabies, any primate at all, fennec fox, prairie dogs and bushbabies are very ignorant. Some interesting looking animals. Voted up. Gerbil: Food, water, exercise, enrichment, proper enclosure, Serval: Food, water, exercise, enrichment, proper enclosure, "If a person can keep a gerbil, they can keep a serval, period. They will hide food in furniture, as they are desert animals, and are used to storing food. Adriana Mile from Chisinau, Moldova on November 15, 2013: Insane Mundane from Earth on September 01, 2013: Yeah, my username represents the majority of the inhabitants on this planet, not me... : ). Captive sand cat populations should be reserved for those actively breeding them in participation with a species survival plan. This practice is quite cruel, and many Lorises die because of it. A gerbil is an herbivore, a serval is a carnivore; polar opposites. Enjolras-- If you won't look at my replies I'll just remove your comments. Shop with confidence. Virginia Opossums should be legal everywhere! Why you can't have one: They aren’t available in the United States due to their exportation being illegal, for good reason. They are called Koalas - not Koala bears. If one appreciates the root of "ignorant" as being the same as "ignore" you're telling us that we are "ignoring" the information that has been provided to us, but you supply no information nor support your viewpoint other than with the insistence that you have experience with working with these issues. Pathetic. By shoppzee. I have another article on cheetahs as pets that basically states what you are saying, and I believe the link is in this article. They are beautiful animals. Read more why this venomous primate is not suitable as pet though it looks adorable. No, you’ll continue to accept my comments to save yourself from looking like a complete hypocrite, having said that you ‘abhor all forms of censorship’. This page is filled with misinformation and it makes me really disappointed that you don't consider the welfare of all these animals when they are kept as pets and the influence a website like this can have. They are popular for their stance that implies, "look out," in which they stand on two legs like a person. They can easily out tire a cat or dog and be nowhere near tired. Her hubs are incredibly well-researched and she writes with a great deal of authority as the owner of exotic pets herself. The slow loris has a tail hidden in the dense fur of its body. Showing isolated examples of various birds being found smuggled is NOT that evidence. It was so different. From Russian Federation. I would love a slow loris! Oh my, please do. Prairie dogs stand bipedally like meerkats, live a similar lifestyle in the wild, and are not prone to aggressive attacks toward strangers in captivity. It is best that owners of these animals have an outdoor run for them as they will spray and have aggressive tendencies (but they are not a danger to the public). One of the main threats to loris populations in Indonesia, forcing their numbers in the wild to decline rapidly is the rampant illegal pet trade. Free Shipping. Illegal pet traders in Indonesia told Dr. Nekaris that they remove the animals’ teeth not to protect future owners, but to prevent slow lorises from harming each other and ruining their price. Really it is only zoological societies that can cater for them and even then, the wild is still better. Having read the article, I feel that you obviously mean well but perhaps are missing some of the information about these animals, specifically why they are not allowed to be kept as pets and why your alternatives are not well researched. Please Choose an animal to adopt. I've seen those ducks before, they disturb me, I hope that's not bad for them. Snowy owls inhabit Alaska, Canada, and Eurasia, and I'm not certain if they are illegal at the federal level, but I do know that the birds are rarely offered to private owners. What, did you think wild macaws were captured in the US? Not that I have the time or money. Their diet in the wild includes fruits, mollusks, insects, lizards, birds, eggs, small mammals and plant exudate. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on August 08, 2014: If by HA you mean Hawaii then absolutely not. As Long As A So Called Pet Is NOT Looking For Your Affection It Is NOT A Pet - PERIOD. Did you think I was seriously suggesting that someone in a spaceship drop some Jerboas down here? They are active and noisy, and have traditional exotic pet tendencies that may make them a handful for people expecting more tame cat and dog-like behavior. The slow loris in Indonesia is in serious danger of extinction and the greatest threat to its survival is the illegal trade in wildlife. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on August 31, 2013: I will continue to accept your comments Jones because you are actually reading them! Melissa can (and has) successfully write about the proper care of a spotted genet or a green iguana, but she may not be able to cover the topic of whether or not a cougar makes a good pet because she hasn't had the opportunity to experience ownership of a large wild cat. Owls would probably mostly be eye candy (hands off) animals in a large aviary. In the mountans is a perfect place. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 10, 2014: Pilot whales aren't whales. As it is, you've referred to people as "ignorant," which implies a willful desire not to supply oneself with sufficient information to make a decision. I also find that an exotic pet owner thinking someone standing against exotics pets as ignorant would be misguided. Loris is an arboreal (animal which lives on trees) and slow-moving animal. Skunks are a lot nicer pets than raccoons; if you want something adventurous/mischievous, then get a ferret. The reason I chose to respond is because I feel that you're not providing sufficient information in your comments to be helpful to anyone reading the hub or your comments on the hub. The penguins in the video appear to be African penguins, which are endangered. Keeping them in a cage is not a good idea. Description: The slow loris has short, woolly fur that can range in color from pale yellow to light brownish-gray to reddish-brown. Free shipping. This is just a list of animals people can never hope to own in this country, and exotic pets that are obtainable. Slow Loris Facts: 1-5. But I'd be interested to know what it is /specifically/ about what Melissa has written here that is ignorant, since I respect her opinion, as to many of the others who are reading her hub pages. , get an exotic pet owner thinking someone standing against exotics pets as ignorant would pretty! 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