Raina Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi all, My sister is getting 2 Marmosets I don't agree with keeping Apes/Monkeys but i have to put up with it Well we (me, My Mum & Nephew) Went to Drayton Manor the other day and we Went in the Marmoset Enclosure,Well there were only a couple in there and they STINK I have owned Ferrets in the past and they smell nicer When we got home my mum told my sister and she tried everything to say that only 2 wont smell and that they don't smell. So what i need help with, Is there any websites that say they aren't recommended for first time Monkey Keepers and how bad they smell. Also my mum said no to her keeping them and my sister went mad, so i'm trying to put her off keeping them. Thanks in advance, Raina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I agree, I think that monkeys bite dont they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Marmosets not pets. End of story. I really hope your Mum doesn't give in. It's simply cruel to keep monkeys & expect them to live as pets. I am quite sure any zoo will provide you with evidence that they are not for the amateur keeper if this is what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllieNLucy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Where is your sister getting them from? I could be wrong, but do you not need a license? My mate, saw an ad on the internet for a monkey, so he thought he would buy it-against my advice, i said i had smelt a rat. Anyway he forked over £500 for "transport" as he was told the monkey was free. Did he get his monkey? No! Was he a monkey? Yes! I was going to get meerkat and even went to visit him in wales but they can be vicious so i got myself a nutcase of a dog instead! Anyhow, I wish you and your sister the best of luck what ever happens! Spyro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 http://www.primatecare.com/marmoset.htm http://www.giveusahome.com/discus/messages/8/7000.html?1216043413 everything says they should be living with a large group and theyre vicious and fling their faeces around.. gross!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks so much, My sis said she found a breeder in Wales I will show my mum those links, hopefully she'll say No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Found these couple of quotes on line Marmosets smell, they use their scent glands for communication. This makes it possible to identify themselves to each other You cant have them running around the house, they will pee and poo everywhere (if you take the diaper route you'll need to change it at least five times a day for the next few decades), wreck your house and hurt themselves with sharp things and electrics. A proper cage will cost hundreds, you'll need a custom designed one, normal pet cages are no good for monkeys they will escape. Some can even be dangerous to humans including their owners. Marmosets are prone to stress and can easily die from too much stress. Be sure to never grab a marmoset or chase it. The same goes for other pets and children. A marmoset should be handled with great care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 They are just not suitable to have as pets. How old is your sister. There are much more suitable pets out there for her to own. She would get very little out of owning a marmoset as they are nothing more that wild animals really. Poor things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Has she considered how much insurance and vet bills will be ? I can't imagine many vets will be expert in marmosets . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I think it would be grossly unfair to keep marmosets as pets. They need a big group and lots of forest to roam in, not a cage with only one other for company. Also you are right Raina, they smell and they mark all over their territory... and they bite. There is a pair at our local butterfly/house/aquarium/tropical world place and they always just sit looking miserable, never move or seem to take any interest in their surroundings... and they have lots of room, specialist care and an exotics vet on the premises. The keepers there rarely handle them because they are so tiny and fragile... and skittish, temperamental and prone to bite or claw at eyes. I could see this being a very expensive mistake. Keep going - persuade your sister NOT to do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Wouldn't she be better off with a chinchilla or a parrot? My parents have an African grey parrot & she is brilliant - It's good that she can also come out of her cage & play - she even gives my dad kisses! Monkeys shouldn't be kept in the home. I had a monkey attack me on holiday - vicious they are, no matter how cute they might look. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Wouldn't she be better off with a chinchilla or a parrot? I aggree. Chinchillas would be a good pet I know someone who breeds them locally and has some, PM me if you like Raina She lets hers run around her room and they're really friendly, they have a dustbath under her bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 As a person who'd like to have every kind of animal, I can understand the appeal of monkeys and marmosets for an animal lover, but the point is often that, once the research is done, the thought of keeping such animals in the house as 'pets' is not a good idea... There are so many pets that are happy in 'pet conditions' given the right care and environment, and will be more rewarding for the owner. It would be heartbreaking to get any pet and watch them be unhappy or have to endure unbearable smells from them. Monkeys are not easy and are not good pets... I remember researching Owls as well, and the conclusion was the same... not good in captivity at all... If your sister is after small, cute, intelligent, active pets, personally I would suggest rats... They are very wonderful and interesting... Not all people like them though, there is a bit of a prejudice against them. The other one that could be interesting, but I haven't myself done the research about their suitability as pets, so just mentioning as a research idea, is chipmunks... They too are small, active and very interesting to watch. Maybe there will be people here who can advice as to whether they can be kept fine as pets. Someone else already asked and I was wondering too, how old is your sister? Keeping any animal is a big responsibility, but thinking of taking on board an exotic specie that requires knowledgeable care and group living condition is an awful lot to take on board!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Don't ask but I'm turning into a bit of an exotic pets geek. You don't need a licence to keep marmosets as they are not registered on the DWAL (Dangerous Wild Animals List). I don't oppose to keeping primates, but they aren't really pets. I have seen examples of set ups where a pair of marmosets have been kept in a parrot cage with branches stuck in. Baring in mind that they normally live in a Tropical Rainforest, is that really a compromise? I believe that if you were going to keep them you would need to dedicate a whole room to them, and plant many trees, bushes and shrubs, then allow them some sort of pop hole to an outdoor enclosure. Remember they couldn't be kept solely outside as it can get too cold, yet they should definately not be kept solely inside as that is also quite unfair. You would also need to consider enrichment, monkeys become suicidal if they are bored, their brains need to be excercised at all time. Feederballs and varied feeding patterns are a start, but artificial termite mounds and 'primate toys' are preferred. Another thing to consider is that the marmosets diet consists of live insects, dead ones are of no nutritional value in comparison. They do also of course eat fruit. If you were to have live food hopping about in a spare room then they could be missed by the marmies and then they could breed and your house could become infested if not managed properly. MY BIG WARNING THOUGH IS! DO NOT PAY A DEPOSIT, SEND MONEY ETC. THE NUMBER OF PRIMATE SCAMS THAT ARE ON THE INTERNET IS UNREAL! YOU ARE LOOKING TO PAY ABOUT £1800 FOR A PAIR, THEY ARE NOT CHEAP. WITH RENOVATION OF HABITAT AND FOOD AND EXCESSIVE HEATING BILLS YOU COULD BE LOOKING AT £3,000 TO START UP WITH THESE ANIMALS. If people are genuine they will generally ask you to complete a screening form, this form will have extensive questions on you knowledge of the animals, if it is not satisfactory they will not sell to you. 3 lines will not do, it needs to be more of an essay. If you decide monkeys are for you then have a look here: http://tskaexotics.co.uk/page6.php I'd get your sister to read all of that and the subsequent pages. Here are a genuine pair of marmies for sale: http://79.170.40.161/tskaexotics.co.uk/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71_97&products_id=511&zenid=48c88b24259f9689774f261acfbe42bb Please, please, please don't let your sister rush into it, they are very difficult to keep animals!! Referring to your original question, yes they do smell, awful!!!!!!! I hope that helps. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Has she considered how much insurance and vet bills will be ? I can't imagine many vets will be expert in marmosets . Also a very good point, you could end up dishing out thousands on vet bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks everyone My mum has put her foot down and said no! Oh and she's 16, She said if i have chickens then she can have a Marmoset we did say about vets bill and she said she'll try and get a job to pay for it We already have 4 rats and she did have a chinchilla when she was younger but it did bite her quite badly and she's been scared of them since lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 absolutely not these are not pets they must be kept in the wild so deffenitly not do not get them re jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well done Mum - oh and you too for doing the research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chh Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I have a female marmoset she is 3.5yrs old I have had her since she was 6 weeks old. I ADORE her yes she us a lot if work but with training I got her to pee and poop in kitty liter yes she had pee accidents but only if she gets crazy excited. They are definitely not for children to own they are a lot of work and time demanding. Vet bills not so much as long as you maintain a good diet but that's where a lot of money goes into. I spend about 4 dollars a day feeding her if not more. She is rarely locked into her cage which I got off amazon for 60 dollars and it's 6ft tall. The most important thing I have learned was to teach her the word NO right away so when she is being naughty I say NO very stern and she stops immediately. All of these posts say don't do it, I can honestly say my baby got me through 2yrs of cancer treatments when I was barely able to sit up she would come and play with me she got me through it I wouldn't trade her for the world. Also they do not stink if you bathe them, I gave my baby a weekly bath and everyday a fur wipe down with natural baby wipes. It's all about how you care for baby and the time you put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 What can I give my marmoset monkeys to stop its urine from smelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I would contact an exotics vet if I were you. This is a very specific question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudenex Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Getting a monkey is a very dangerous business. These animals may seem fun at first glance, but that is until they begin puberty. After puberty, monkeys become very aggressive, especially males. Also, they need a lot of space (more than an apartment) with lots of different vertical surfaces to keep them properly. Also, they are stronger than any human, so a clash with them can be very bad for you, will be a constant battle for territory and to herd alpha. I do not advise anyone to have them, they are very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
