Slow Loris as a pet?

Question

How would i get a slow loris as pet?

Answer 1

I agree with debbie

PLEASE DON'T BUY ONE

They are an endangered species and have an extremely high mortality rate in captivity, they are meant to be in the wild. In Indonesia they are doing the impossible to keep these beautiful creatures out of harm's way.

"ProFauna Indonesia says slow loris are usually sold for around $20 each in animal markets and shopping malls in major cities. The animal's teeth are usually removed using pliers prior to sale and slow loris suffer high mortality in captivity due to infection, poor handling and animal cruelty."

Adopt a domestic pet from a shelter, please don't support the bottleneck effect that trade is causing for this species.

Answer 2

in my opinion they are endangered, yes.

but also like many other mammals, there is Slow Loris' that cant live in the wild because of many reasons including abandonment and such, as far as i know they are not legal in the united states but there is probally a way to get a license. Ive searched for many sites to buy them and most of them are out of country but the prices range anywhere between 20-100 us dollars. I have just started a small mammal pet rescue where i house small animals and then adopt them out. I was looking into getting a license to handle these animals but I wouldn't want one unless if it was in danger and couldnt live in the wild. So if you could find one to adopt chances are that there is a reason that they have been taken out of the wild (if u buy it from a licensed dealer or rescue center) so that would be my only advice.  

Answer 3

Please don't!  It's not fair to keep wild animals as pets.

There are already more than enough unwanted domestic animals in shelters, so there is no need to introduce any new species into the pet market.  These poor animals should be living free, not couped up in some cage!

Answer 4

http://www.folrz.com/for_adoption.htm  

heres a site

NOW you may need a licence ( to keep it ).

they are cute i love them. good choice as a pet

Answer 5

I honestly wouldn't get one. Not only is it illegal, they are wild animals. Wild animals don't make good pets. Just like having a pet monkey, you can train them and give them a good home all you want. Its not going to stop it from attacking you at any time. Its a wild animal, you should keep it that way.

Answer 6

You can't legally get a pet loris, but if you want to spend the money, I'm sure there are illegal ways. However, as cute as the slow loris is, they really wouldn't make a great pet. They're carnivores and like live food, often tearing the prey apart (could get a little messy). They also have a toxic bite, sharp teeth and claws, and like any wild animal, an unpredictable and likely aggressive temperament. There's also the susceptibility to human illnesses that could kill them.  Honestly, your better off going to the Philippines or Thailand and watching them in the wild. It's much cooler, and less chance of getting arrested.  

They have many of their own problems, but if you really want an unusual exotic pet, you might consider a Fennec fox.

Answer 7

Your all a bunch of tree huggers. I have had many pets that's food are not available in the us. Funny thing about animals is they adapt. If your willing to keep the pet and take care of it, and also suffer fines if caught then go for it.

Answer 8

Simple answer.....YOU DON'T!!!!

Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang)

Their endangerment status as of right now is Vulnerable. They are not meant as pets nor can any person care for them as they should be. Their diets consist of rare fruits only found in and around their environment which CANNOT be readily found in America. If you plan on taking a trip to Bangladesh, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya often to get their wide ranges of food then go for it but I highly doubt that this would be possible. The Loris can ONLY be kept in a zoo facility with proper licenses. If it is being kept as a personal pet and becomes sick you will have to take it to the vet. When you take it to the vet they will then take the loris from you and send it to a proper facility. If your scared of taking it to a vet because you don't want it taken from you it will DIE.

Just because they look cute doesn't mean its easy to care for. If you want a cute yet legal primate species choose a Sugar glider. They are much easier to care for in the US.

Also depending on your areas animal trafficking laws you can be sent to jail or fined up to $5000 for owning one of these.

DON'T KILL A HELPLESS ANIMAL, OR TAKE IT FROM ITS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT!!!

http://www.wildlifealliance.org/conservi...

http://www.free-press-release.com/news/2...

http://internet-pets.blogspot.com/2008/0...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6731...

http://news.mongabay.com/2007/0509-loris...

Answer 9

Please see this site:

http://www.loris-conservation.org/databa...

OK, hear me out here. Before you get a loris, think about the following.

A pet loris is a bad idea. They are a wild animal, illegal to own, and despite their cute appearance they have several characteristics which make them a terrible choice for a pet.

First of all, if you find a pet loris it will most likely have its canine teeth broken or pulled out by the seller so it can't bite. Having these teeth removed also means the loris will not be able to properly eat the foods it normally eats in the wild, such as lizards and other live prey. It's also just plain cruel!

Next, the loris's bite is toxic! The loris secretes a foul smelling toxin from its elbows which it licks and then delivers with a bite. Having the canine teeth removed doesn't prevent a toxic bite, because the venom is delivered by the smaller teeth which are specially curved for this purpose.

The loris also marks its territory with urine. Constantly. For the span of its entire life. This is not a habit that can be changed like house training a cat or dog - the loris is wild and doesn't care that you don't like your house smelling like pee.

I won't even mention the cruelty of taking a wild animal out of the wild, often times killing the mother to get the baby so you can have a novelty pet.

Don't get a loris unless you want your house to smell, yourself to be in danger of a toxic bite, and the guilt of forcing a wild animal to comply to your life style just because you think it's cute. It doesn't make sense. Don't do it.