Can you own a capuchin monkey in Virginia?
Feel free to purchase or sell monkeys as pets in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. These states currently have no restrictions on monkeys as pets.
How much does a capuchin monkeys cost?
Capuchin monkeys can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000. When purchasing a capuchin monkey, you need to find a reputable breeder, but even this can be a dilemma. Capuchin breeders take the babies from their mothers at an extremely young age.
Is it legal to own a primate in Virginia?
A. There is not a law in Virginia that bans private possession of great apes or any other primate directly. Instead, most forms of possession are banned by the state’s endangered species law.
Can you adopt a monkey in VA?
Do you need a permit to own a monkey in Virginia?
Virginia allows you to keep primates as pets. Other animals that do not require a permit include llamas, alpacas, camels, and chinchillas. Animals used for educational and exhibitory purposes need a license. Forbidden animals include bears, wolves, coyotes, hyenas, lions, tigers, leopards, alligators, and crocodiles.
Can a parent raised capuchin monkey be sold?
Parent raised capuchins will be more challenging to handle from day one. If you find capuchin monkeys for sale at a much lower price, these ads are most likely a scam or you are purchasing a rehome or ex-breeder monkey. We do not advice first-time primate owners to ever get an older capuchin monkey since they often come with a lot of challenges.
How long can a baby capuchin monkey live?
Since capuchin monkeys can live up to 45 years, make sure to do your research prior to obtaining a baby capuchin monkey because they are a lifelong commitment. Visit our Monkeys For Sale page to find capuchin monkeys for sale in your area.
Which is the most common species of capuchin monkey?
Amongst all capuchin species, the most commonly kept species is the black-capped capuchin (cebus appella) followed by the white-faced capuchin (cebus capucinus). Most experience primate owners claim that black caps are more docile than any of the other capuchin species.
What kind of food can a baby capuchin monkey eat?
Their diet should mainly consists of fresh vegetables (like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, green beans, sweet potato, zucchini squash), boiled eggs, insects (like mealworms), raw nuts/seeds (in the shell for extra enrichment when possible), and commercial primate biscuits.