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Buy spider monkeys only from reputable animal shop like us, as the illegal animal trade is particularly active with the sale of primates. You can call, text, email us. Get all details about specific shipping time or other details and offer. Spider monkeys are arboreal species from tropical America, and wild monkeys are sometimes not suitable for breeding as pets.

Some spider monkeys are imported and or bred in the United States by medical research laboratories and zoos. Some individuals even keep spider monkeys as pets. However, in the United States, some laws prohibit or regulate the possession of a spider monkey and many organizations work rigorously to discourage the keeping of such exotic pets.

Keeping a spider monkey as a pet is complicated. Spider monkeys are cute, but their exotic wild nature requires more care than typical pets. Spider monkeys are primates and as such are intelligent animals. Illness is an important factor and special care must be taken with its diet and habitat.

Important information on keeping spider monkeys as pets

Protect spider monkeys from other pets such as cats and dogs. Pets are territorial and will compete with and try to eliminate new animals.

Spider monkeys, according to some owners, do not make good pets. In many areas, it is illegal to own one as a pet. They have complex needs that are very difficult to meet, but with proper care and training from an early age, he is sure to make an excellent friend. If you decide to buy a spider monkey and keep as a pet, you should consider those things.

Veterinary care for your spider monkey

Your spider monkey should be examined by a veterinarian who specializes in primates. Spider monkeys can transmit infections to humans, and you should consult a veterinarian regularly to make sure your monkey is not sick.

Herpes is one of the most common infections and the most at risk are children who like to cuddle them. It is therefore essential to carry out a preliminary herpes examination during a visit to the vet.

Find a trusted veterinarian in case of emergency. A reputable spider monkey care can recommend veterinarians and sources of pharmaceutical supplies. Do not give human medications to spider monkeys.

There are other vaccines for your spider monkey will need, such as rabies vaccination. Consult a vet or contact us, one of our expert monkey vets will explain everything you have to know.

Create or buy a cage and house for your spider monkey

Even if he spends time outside his cage, your spider monkey will need a space for the night and also times when you can't play with him. A spider monkey cage should have a significant height the bigger, the better.

You can purchase a cage, but many owners prefer to create it themselves so they can reposition it. If you wish, you can create an additional cage built into the outside of the cage or a heated, covered cage.

Prepare the spider monkey's habitat. Special attention must be paid to the monkey's climbing habitat. Spider monkeys have strong prehensile tails, and in the wild they spend most of their time in trees. Domestic macaques should have a habitat constructed from natural, non-toxic materials.

Keep your spider monkey's space clean.

These primates keep themselves clean, but make a mess of everything in their path! It is difficult to teach them to be clean, and they defecate where and when they please. Some people put diapers on baby monkeys, but once the monkey is an adult this is no longer an option. Instead, you will have to get used to cleaning up after him at least once a day to keep his cage and your home clean.

Create a warm, climate-controlled environment for the spider monkey. Spider monkeys are tropical animals, and cold and draft can cause respiratory illness and death.

Give him toys and stimulate his intelligence.

Monkeys need varied stimulation to be happy! In the wild, they spend most of their time climbing trees and looking for food. Replicate this behavior in his cage and around the house by giving him many interesting things and toy to discover and analyze.

Spider Monkey diet

Spider monkeys in the wild feed mainly on a wide variety of fruits, insects and small reptiles. In captivity, you should feed your spider monkey 30% vegetables and 70% fruit. Primate food should be offered three times a week to supplement the protein they should receive from insects when in the wild.

Fruits that can be offered are bananas, avocados, mangoes, watermelons, oranges, tomatoes, mangoes etc. Vegetables include lettuce, carrots, cucumbers and corn. Bread can be provided as a treat. Please balance your monkey's eating times, no more than three feeds a day.

Legal and Permits for spider monkeys

As a non-domesticated animal, the spider monkey is subject to regulations that vary from one state to another. It is illegal to keep a spider monkey as a pet in some states.

You need to find out about the regulations governing the possession of primates as pets in your place of residence to avoid your primate being confiscated, and once you have done this, you can start the process of obtaining a permit.