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If you are looking for getting Kinkajou for pets, you are at the right place. Before you get one, make sure that you have prepared yourself and your environment for this beautiful exotic pet. It is very important to check state laws because they are different from state to state and in some states Kinkajou is forbidden to be kept as a pet. Kinkajou is a very cute animal and with right and good care and understanding they are wonderful and calm pets.

Where Kinkajou comes from?

Kinkajou or a honey bear originates from tropical rainforests in Central and South America. Kinkajous are rainforest mammals and members of the raccoon family. They live and spend most of their lives on the trees. Kinkajous are solitary animals but they can live in a smaller group and they can be very sociable as pets. Kinkajous are related to the raccoons and coatimundi and, even if it looks like that, they are not related to the monkeys. They are not endangered species and they are very capable of surviving all kinds of changes.

Physical characteristics of Kinkajou

Kinkajou's size depends on which subspecies your pet is, but usually they weigh between 1.4-1.6kg and they can be around 40 to 60 cm high. Kinkajou's tail is prehensile which means that they can use it as an extra arm or a leg and tail's length is also around 40-60cm. Kinkajous also use their tail to cover themselves at night when it is cold. They have beautiful gray to golden coat with undercoat that is also gray. Kinkajou has a small head with big eyes and small ears. They have 5 toes with very sharp claws.

Temper of Kinkajou

Kinkajou is very kind and gentle as a pet and they can fit in easily with a family. If you are looking for Kinkajou for sale you have to be aware that it is a wild animal and that it should not be treated like domestic pet. If you get your Kinkajou pet at its young age it will be much easier to handle it. Temper of a Kinkajou is similar to the raccoons because of its curiosity, active nature and wanting to get into things. Kinkajou is a nocturnal animal and it is most active in the late evening and during the night. Sometimes they can get dirty from throwing food around and from throwing feces. They can be very territorial towards food and they tend to defend food sources. Sometimes Kinkajou can be very noisy with a variety of sounds. Kinkajous are very friendly with other animals so they would enjoy the company of cats and dogs.

Health and care

If taken with proper care, Kinkajou usually lives approximately 25 years but some can live even up to 40. If you are looking for Kinkajou for pets you have to be aware that it has sharp and long claws which should be trimmed once a week or once in every two weeks. They are usually very clean pets so they do not require regular baths. Apart from potty cleaning and mess that they might leave they do not require any special cleaning treatment. Due to their very social nature they could enjoy company, so getting two Kinkajous would be better for them and having them would mean that they will have company at nights when they are usually active - that means you will have peaceful rest. It is recommended to give them distemper and rabies vaccines with consultation with the vet. They are very social so it is important for them that you spend a lot of time playing with them. Kinkajou can live in a big square cage which can contain two bowls for food and water.

What does Kinkajou eat?

Kinkajou or like we previously said, honey bears got that name because they raid bees nests. They have long tongue so they can eat from a hive. With long tongue they remove insects easily. Kinkajou's all-time favorite food are bananas. They can eat 2-3 bananas per day. In their natural habitat they mostly eat fruit, but if there is an opportunity, they eat small mammals, insects and frogs. It is very important to avoid any kind of citrus fruits. They can develop strawberry allergies so it is recommendable to avoid them also. Dairy and milk products should be highly avoidable in Kinkajou's food. They can be fed with monkey biscuits and various fruits like pears, peaches, grapes, mangos, papayas, pineapples, melons, kiwis, etc.

Training of Kinkajou

Kinkajou is not very trainable species but apart from potty training there shouldn't be any problems. It is suggestable that you put diapers on your Kinkajou pet because they don't learn how to use potty. If you decide against diapers with paying a little attention, it is not very hard to predict when they will go. Usually they just stop play or whatever they do and just start looking for place. It depends from pet to pet but they have very good temper and they are good as pets. You should never argue with Kinkajou or try to punish it because it won't have any positive effect.

Where can I get one?

If you are looking for Kinkajou for sale you are at the right place. We have many Kinkajous that are waiting for a new home and new family. This beautiful animal will bring many joys to family and right owners. It is very important that you have checked all the state laws because exotic pet laws are different from state to state. In some states Kinkajous are not legal to be held as a pet. Before getting one it is also important to learn everything that you need to know and prepare your house for a new exotic pet. It is also very important to consult with someone who owns or owned Kinkajou. It will make your life easier and it will be better for you and your pet. Kinkajou will be lovely family member for everyone in the family.