I've been teasing Neil for months that I want what I call "a finger monkey". I saw on April Fools on FB some shop I follow say they had "invisible finger monkeys free with every order". Thus began me telling Neil every time he whined about us not having a dog that I wanted a finger monkey. I even pretended to have an invisible one (yes I'm that lame) to torture him with. Little did I know that you could actually have a finger monkey as a pet. Well now I must have one some day! =p

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Where can you buy a pet pygmy marmoset in the United States?

A monkey would be considered an exotic pet. Anyone who wants an exotic pet should first look up their particular state's law regarding exotic pets. Some exotics are banned in some states and others have limitations and requirements that have to be met. See related links for a map of the US states classified by primate regulations.

Once that's done you need to research the particular monkey that you are looking to buy. Pygmy Marmosets have very specific dietary needs and many a pet marmoset has died because their owner didn't know they require a high amount of vitamin D3. You also need to know that Pygmy Marmosets have teeth specifically made to gouge bark and they may be destructive to wood. They also pee and poop on their paws because, in the wild, it affords them better a grip. They make high pitched noises meant to carry over long distances, they have have a strong scent, and require a high perched secure spot with soft fuzzy things to cuddle up with for sleeping. They are also prone to becoming aggressive once they reach sexual maturity and will likely bite and claw. They live some 16 to 20 years, so you would be making a very long term commitment. You'd also want to make sure that your local vet cares for exotics or find one who does. If you've done all the research and still think the Pygmy Marmoset is the pet for you, then you have the unenviable task of finding a reputable breeder. There are quite a few websites out there with primate breeders looking to sell monkeys, all you have to do is run a search on any search engine to find a slew of them, but if you want to find a good breeder, your best bet is to ask a vet or someone who has previously purchased one.Read more at wiki.answers.com

 

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