What are the pros and cons of having a pet slow loris?

Question

I really think loris's are adorable aand want one as a pet, but I need help deciding if I can care for one. Concerns I have are cost, dietary needs, sleeping, how do I take care of it's bethroom needs, and basic care questions.

Answer 1

Cons:

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

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Like all exotic pets a lot of research is required. Most exotics do require special diets, can you afford it or find some of the special foods they might need? Also, you should try and find a vet before getting one - if the animal is not allowed as a pet in your state this might prove to be very difficult. If found out it could be confiscated. These types of animals can inflict terrible bites, if you do obtain one and it bites someone please know that your pet will be taken and most likey put to death.

My guess with a loris, you would need a large cage to house it, do you have space for that? It would probably eliminate in the cage. Also remember a loris is nocturnal so while you are sleeping is when it will be most active.

I am probably not answering your question but hopefully give you a few things to think about.