How to Come Across Squirrel Monkeys for Sale

Squirrel monkeys for sale are not as complicated to find as many individuals might believe. Squirrel monkeys are available from exotic pet stores, exotic pet breeders, and also third parties that may have owned one but are unable to keep it. Be sure you know the laws and regulations of your city and state before buying a squirrel monkey to keep as a pet. Many states ban monkey ownership entirely.

Instructions

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      Check with your local exotic pet store, if you have one, to see if they sell squirrel monkeys. Talk with the pet store employees about the responsibilities involved in owning a monkey. They are much more complicated pets than dogs or cats.

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      Scour the web for exotic pet stores because they usually have a relatively large selection of squirrel monkeys for sale. When you buy a monkey from stores like this they will ship them to a local affiliate pet store where you can pick them up and receive proper care training. Make sure you check out the legitimacy of the online store before sending them money. Look for reviews from other buyers before purchasing from an online store.

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      Find exotic pet classified ads on the web or in the newspaper. Many times, breeders will advertise on these sites, so you can bypass the middleman of an online or brick-and-mortar pet store. One of the benefits of buying a squirrel monkey from a place like this is that they come from people who have vast amounts of knowledge and experience with these animals because they breed and sell them on a regular basis. Again, do your due diligence and check out a business before sending them money.

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      Place a wanted ad in your local paper or online saying you are seeking to buy a squirrel monkey. Be specific about the type of monkey you want.