Our baby lemurs for sale

Our pet babies lemurs for sale in this shop go through a lot of training to make sure they behave well and get used to people. They are also bottle-fed to ensure their health and development.

Mouse lemur for sale at our shop

mouse Lemur looks like a rodent, but it is very much a primate. We have baby lemurs for sale in excellent health. We also have adults already tamed.

Ring tailed lemur for sale at our shop

the ring tailed lemur is the most popular pet, probably because it is less expensive than other species. Buy your ring tailed lemur for less on our online pet shop and benefit from free advice for one year.

Ruffed lemur for sale at our shop

The Red ruffed lemur is a medium-sized lemur that exhibits significant social differences and prefers solitude. They don't even share feeding areas with other species in the wild. We advise you to buy a baby ruffed lemur so you can domesticate it easily.

Brown lemur for sale at our shop

This species is of medium size and belongs to the primate family. It looks and behaves differently than other lemurs. Browse our site and buy your brown lemur at an exceptional price.

Overview of Lemurs, what is so special about this primate

Lemurs are friendly little exotic animals with unique characteristics. Scientists consider these primates distant cousins of monkeys and perhaps even their ancestors. Lemurs live on the island of Madagascar and the most common species found there are russet mouse lemurs, the woolly lemur, white ruffed lemur, ringtail lemur, and the Aye Aye lemur. You can recognize lemurs by their big, round eyes that often look bewildered.

Lemurs are emblematic on the island because they have often been the subject of Malagasy legends and tales. At first, they were qualified as cannibal creatures, then as lucky charms or bad omens. Thus, some were hunted and others were adored according to their species.

They grow to about 27 inches tall at adulthood, with tails almost equal in length to the body, and are medium-sized, growing to about 27 inches tall at adulthood. Lemurs have sharp claws on their feet, which they use to hold on to tree branches.

Today, these animals are preserved. The Malagasy adopt some of them as pets. Others, on the other hand, such as the aye aye scare them and are still considered bad omens.

Lemurs In captivity

Many people are looking for a lemur to make a pet. But be careful, lemurs are non-domestic animals, according to the legislators. Therefore, you cannot adopt it, as is the case for a cat or a dog.

keep a lemur at home, you must be trained in the care of its species. But above all, you must have authorization from the administration to detain individuals of your species.

Lemur Care

Captive lemurs are sensitive and need excellent veterinary care if they are to remain alive. Anyone owning a lemur as a pet or keeping it in captivity, regardless of the type of animal, must carry out regular annual veterinary checks on these animals and provide any necessary treatment.

Lemur food

what lemurs eat varies considerably from species to species. The diet of a ringtail lemur will differ from a red ruffed lemur. The smallest are fruit and insect eaters, while the largest are herbivores. On the other hand, to preserve the race, when they are starving, they eat everything edible and become omnivorous.

Sometimes, captive lemurs get extra vitamins and minerals to make sure they have all the nutrients they need. Experts like vets or dieticians usually give them these supplements to keep them healthy.

The lemur is a sociable animal which lives in groups. On the other hand, the nocturnal lemurs, although social, often live alone to look for their food and then nest with others during the day.

lemur lifespan

Life expectancy in lemurs varies from species to species, being between 15 and 20 years in the longest-living species. It would also depend on the diet of each individual, according to a recent study carried out. According to this study, adult lemurs dieting live much longer than those who get their fill every day. The former thus avoid many illnesses and maintain good health. How long a lemur can live depends on whether it lives in the wild or in a captivity.

In the wild

• Small lemurs (e.g., mouse lemurs) 6 to 8 years
• Medium-sized lemurs (e.g., ring-tailed lemurs) 16 to 20 years
• Larger lemurs (e.g., indri) Up to 25 years or more

In captivity

• Small lemurs Up to 12 years or more
• Medium-sized lemurs Up to 25 years or more
• Larger lemurs, Up to 30 years or more

IMPORTANT INFO about lemur

It is important to be aware of the acquisition of lemurs as pets due to their aggressive nature, especially when they reach adulthood, the procedure for adopting and purchasing lemurs, and the conditions for transporting them inside or outside the United States.

WARNING about lemur pet

We advise people new to the exotic animal industry not to take a lemur as a pet. We recommend only those who have thoroughly investigated this intricate and exotic animal are qualified to make a purchase. Lemurs are among the most aggressive monkey species, and they will become hostile toward humans when raised in captivity, despite proper treatment. The babies are docile and gentle, but ringtails will become territorial and will attack humans around the age of two, even if they are already attached.

Despite their beauty, lemurs have sharp teeth that can hurt you. That's why we recommend finding a veterinarian close to where you live, in case of injury. We don't recommend them for families with children or the elderly because these are usually the people who want them. Many lemurs will even attack their owners.

Adoption process

Adopt our lemurs is easy. Browse the lemur categories page, choose your baby, click on buy, choose your payment method and validate your order. We will contact the breeder or pet owner to make the reservation and start the shipping process. We will send you payment details on your email address so you can finalize your lemur's adoption.

Transport available; Pick-up anywhere in the U.S.

At coolexoticpets shop, We provide a tracking number so that you can follow your order, which you can pick up anywhere in the United States. You will also receive a free care package and a low-cost transport box after your purchase, the assistance of a breeder who will support you throughout the animal's life. You can contact us about any problem or read our shipping policy for more information.

The care package includes essential items such as a collar, leash and diapers, plus exclusive merchandise from our brand, including a 12-pack of diapers, a stuffed animal, a diaper cover, a blanket and a syringe. To easily transport all these items, you will also receive an coolexoticpets brand backpack. We also include health checks and veterinary examination certificates for the well-being of your new lemur.

Health Certificate - Certificate of veterinary inspection

A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), also called a health certificate, is an administrative document issued by a tribal, federal, state, or licensed veterinarian, certifying that the animals identified on the document have been examined and meet the regulations for their intended intrastate, interstate transportation.

Health certificates, whether national or international, generally range from $150 to $800, depending on the destination and species of animal.