How To Take Care Of The Exotic Pet : Anteater
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I have 4 anteaters. 2 of them are giant anteaters and 2 of them are tamanduas. I know many of you are saying " ANTEATER? An Anteater for a pet ? Why ? Shouldn't they be kept in the wild ?" Yes they should be kept in the wild if they are able to. But they are endangerd species. They're endangered because of their forests and the people are hunting them down. So we should help to keep them alive. BUT you will need to research them. It took me 3 years. You will need to think about their diet , the most important and difficult to master. You will need a vet for them. This is very hard, most of them think your crazy. Maybe I am . But once you have one you will fall in love. I'm having trouble getting my pictures to load it takes for ever.I'll tell you where you can see them as pets.PLEASE read the following about them. TamanduaGirl (my friend) has two Tamanduas and, also has videos of them on you tube. But please read the following and tell me if you think you would want one or if something isn't clear let me know. :)
I know anteaters don't look like it but they are related to the sloth family and the armidillo family. Aardvarks are not related to anteaters, it is a very common mistake. They have their own family. There are three different types of anteaters : first there is the pigmi anteater (pigmis are the smallest), then there is the tamandua anteater(medium size), third there is the giant anteater(of course the biggest). Personally I think giant anteaters are a little too big, but you'll get use to it. Tamanduas are the perfect size (I think). Get what ever one you want, doesn't matter at all. Just the amount of food and care and love. They LOVE attention! As strange as it sounds anteaters have great personalities. Anteaters will respond to your name. See it for your self on you tube. You must give them tons and tons and tons of attention. They will cry if they feel they didn't get enough. They make all kinds of noises they cry,weep, groan, scream(if get baddly hurt ) hiss (when protective). lol . All they want is love , so please give them attention. They enjoy a warm climate. If it's cold then get a t-shirt (toddler size for pigmi) (kid size tamandua) (adult size for giant anteaters).
You should take your anteater for a walk once a day. You must put them on a leash even though they are tame, they might get interested under cars and then you might not be able to get them out again or they might climb trees without permishion. Put trainer on them . Not whenever you take them out. It seems to be comfortable for them. Again if it is cold put a t-shirt on them just in case. ; ) Take them to meadows bird sancutaries, parks but becareful people might panic. It's alot quieter and calmer when you take them to a quiet place. You'll enjoy it more and so will your pet. There will be tons of people looking at you or talking to you, bothering you.
Food, food, food that's the tricky part with pets. Well I go out in the yard and look for ants (sometimes) or you can let them find ants themselves. It's better to let them do it, that way they don't get too lazy. I make soup for them (special soup: fruits , vegtables , ants , cheese. ) Usually I make some suop for them . They just adore advocadoes and blue cheese. If you are interested in their food look up what the zoo keepers feed them. (That's what I did.)
Get a huge cage for them. They'll need it. Hammocks is a must! (Get a big hammock for 2.) You can put some ropes in their that way they can hang around and chill. Put some toys in their cage like: squeaky balls, stuff toys, blankets, and a pillow. They should have fun in their cages. Let them out though! They will get antzy! lol They like playing peek-a-boo and love to wrestle! (It's hilarious!)watch it on you tube, click the link.
You wanna be careful of their claws you could get an big scratch if you don't file their claws down. But, usually it's not that bad. Sometimes it's like a cat scratch. You won't have to worry as long as you file their claws. File them once every 4 days. : ) TIP: They use them when they wrestle.
Anteaters cost about $1,400 to about $ 5,000 from what I have seen ! The prettier , healthier, younger the more they are. There are very few anteater breeders left since they have babies every 1 to 2 years. Plus I got all of mine from South America which took about 6 months to a year. To get all four of them that is. I must say I was pretty lucky. Usually it takes a year just to get one. If you want to get one you must do plenty of researching. They must have the proper care . And make sure you know all the sicknesses they can get. Again make sure you get a vet. And tell the vet that you have an anteater. Oh, and 1 more thing make sure you know the state law about exotic animals.
So hope you learned somethin. Do you want one ? Tell me if there is anything you don't understand or want more detail.
By,
Krista 07
- Anteaters as pets
Watch these cute anteaters at you tube . If it doesn't comeup just type in anteaters as pets. Watch all of TamanduaGirl videos, she has 2 pet anteaters.(Pua, Stewie)
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lol, They are tons of fun. Did you go to the you tube link?
Wasn't it funny? lol :)
Hi Krista/
I tried viewing earlier and am still getting the following message.
The video you have requested is not available.If you have recently uploaded this video, you may need to wait a few minutes for the video to process.
PS. Is it a video of your Anteater? I look forward to seeing it and will try later;)
Yea it is. Just type in pet anteaters. You'll find a whole bunch! did you see the photo?
Oh my god he's so sweet and looks so cool. Looks like he's doing a high 5 lol..I would love to come round your place and see all your animals. You must have so much fun and I wished I was in a position to be able to own my own Zoo."really"!
;)
Fascinating and imaginable. Thanks but no thanks
I am staying a square. But good try and great hub
Thanks Guys! It's a her.Tammy.She has been wrestling all day long with Romeo (GIANT ANTEATER). iT IS HILARIOUS(BECAUSE HE IS SO BIG AND SHE IS TINY COMPARED TO HIM. It is a hand full. I am just crazy. My sister lives in Brazil so she has 2 sloths and one is always fighting with hers so she's planning to give me a sloth. OMG!
Wow! I didn't know that you could have anteaters as pets. Do you need special permits for them? Very cool.
Yes , you will need a permit and check the state laws just in case. Some states you're not able to have anteaters as pets.
Omg, i love sloths, they are thee cutest things ever, and yes, i did see quite a few videos on youtube on Anteaters, very strange but cute, and forgive me for calling Tammy a he!!.
Do you, or can you take any of your pets to the malls like a dog?
No ! THAT IS A BIG NO NO. LOL I tried it one time in Safe way and security said I cannot bring any exotic pets anywhere.lol it was soo embarasing. Everyone was just starring at me. lol
manoharv2001: thankyou!
Thankyou for the nice comment.
apompell: I need some help. What do you think I should name a baby three-toed sloth ? / its a her. Any ideas?
I'm all ears. =]
Like the name Gracelyn . I keep all my animals in florida. No hasles what so ever. I have met another lady named Mary and she has a few anteaters. I'still spend alot of time with them. ( My work is boxing so I have an indoor gym all to myself. People think I'm cruel. because I don't spend alot of time with them. But I do, it's just every once in awhile I fly to Europe for a fight, but other wise I just drive to some place and box. So at the end I'm actually with them all day long.( I've gotten some comments saying I'm cruel.)
Becareful with wolves! Are you gonna raise them from puppyhood or ???
Anyway I found a nice site. Since you're gonna get wolves, This might help.
go to www.gotpetsonline.com I guy had wolves I think he breeds them. :)
If this is to personal you don't have to answer : What do you do for a living? P.S. Europe is a good place to have exotic pets.
Wow, Krista, this is very cool!
Very cool! I never would have thought about anteaters. Well, in the southeast United States, food shouldn't be a problem for them -- not with all the fire ants we have here!
Isabella- Thanks!
Ampompell- wow! How long have you been thinking about having a pet wolf ? or breed them. I've always wanted to work at a shelter. Just curiousity how much do you get paid when you work at a shelter? or is it like a volunteer thing.
Eric- Thats right! lol ; )
Oh that's cool. I can't believe it! YOU USUALLY HAVE 25 DOGS????!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!! What do you think you're going to name it when you get one?
Hi Krista. I know TamanduaGirl because I'm in a yahoo group all about animals from the order xenarthra. She created the group. When I first started researching my favorite anteater, the giant anteater, I thought that they were extremely aggressive animals that threaten people if they see them. I'm preparing to volunteer at the zoo and the woman helping us told us about the giant anteater and how Armani, a giant anteater who is no longer at our zoo anymore because of her area not being safe, would break into a gallop if a new keeper was in her area and actually rear up. She also told us about the keeper who was killed this year by a giant anteater and that they can be dangerous. For now, I will stick with the ferret, they're small and easy for a beginner, but someday I do want to work with the giant anteater. I don't know how to get experience with exotics if there aren't any around where I live, though. Could you lend a hand. Thank you.
oh that's cool ! did you want me to help you out on getting an exotic pet right 4 you..? or... if that is what you need help with I think my sister can help you out, she has tons of exotic pets and knows alot about the permits and ect.ect. (she is on hubpages) =] just go to the search engine and type in Jackilyn.
Hi, thanks. I will look up your sister. The exotic pet I want most right now is the ferret since it is easy for a beginner. TamanduaGirl told me I should start with the tamandua before moving on to the giant anteater since the giant anteater as an exotic pet is very playful and rough in its play. Thank you again for your help.
hey i'm diffenatly never gonna get one at my age but i really really really hope to get one when i'm older and it will be pamperd like roalty!!! Any way i've only really interacted with one once but it was great. But any way how do you have a giant anteater?? I mean there so big!!!
Pole Cat: glad to help! =]
TAC- oh, I keep it out side in the yard. ITS just like a great dane! sorta , maybe a little bigger?! I don't know I'm just sorta use to it. lol why don'tyou join?
is it hard to take care of the giant anteaters they don't seem very pet like!
It's hard at first, but you get use to it. =)
I was wondering if you knew anyone that i could contact about getting a tamandua anteater. My mom used to have one when she was in college and i would love to get her another one sometime. Are there any breeders in the US?
Totally awsome hub, I love to watch anteaters at the zoo.
I want an anteater, but damn girl, check your spelling.
-X: Are you a cat person or dog person?
-Krista 07: I am an anteater person...
-X: O.o
Personally i am a cat person...but always wanted to have a grizzlie :)
hey this is all so awesome! they remind me of my ferrets but i really need to talk to u and i have some questions! im 15 and im bad at looking up stuff like u did and how u got ur pets but im doin what i can do so plz call my phone cuz i have lots of questions my number is 1405-933-1854 cuz i couldnt find a number to call on the page but if i dont answer plz just leave a message ill get back to u! thanx a lot bye! :)
I didn't know that you could keep these as pets but now I totally want one. I wonder who I contact to find out if they're legal to keep where I live. I'm gonna be broken hearted if I find out I can't have one.And to all the people complaining about the spelling: Grow up your pretentious wankers, this person is trying to share something she loves with you. So what if she's not a professional writer and forgot to spellcheck? You miss the point, and that's a lot more embarrassing than typing errors.
As for the kid who posted his home phone number on this public website: Wow... I'd feel bad for your poor parents but then again it's probably their fault you're so lacking in common sense.
Hi Krista,
It is very noble, taking in anteaters so they won't perish altogether. Are they able to live in homes with persons who have allergies to cat hair? I would consider taking in a pair of anteaters, firstly, because there are TONS of ants where we live (seriously... and hills all over the place); and secondly, because I do not want to see them die out.
I worked in wildlife rehab for a while and I think anteaters would be perfect pets for me.
Where might I find out more? Please write to me at vespertinne at hotmail dot com.
Thanks very much.
~Vesper
C´mon please!!!! Anteaters? 6 months to get them from southamerica?? you really think is cool and worth it?? those animals were probalby extracted from the wild, and if they were kids, probably somebody killed their moms!!! because people like you ilegal traffic of wildlife from southamerica (wildlife diminishing and endangered) is the third most profitable bussiness after drugs and guns. Please stop buying "pets" for your enjoy think about the future, think about them they´re wild they´re not PETS. I hope someday you will know what you´re doing rihgt now, and how your actions are destroying our beauty nature.
hi im only 12 and i love anteaters lol i realy want one :) love all yours:) do you no any websites or shops that i can get an information book about anteaters from ?? if you dont it doesnt matter :) please reply thanks
I understand your desire to help this endangered species, but how are you helping them by keeping them in your home and turning them into pets? Preserving species is a job for the zoos, who can keep these animals in a close to natural habitats, as appose to your house. I am currently a senior at Delaware Valley College majoring in Conservation and Wildlife Management, so exotic and endangered animals are my study. People these are NOT PETS, nor should they ever be pets, and they are NOT domesticated! Putting an animal in your house and training it does not make it a domestic animal. If your that adamant on helping to save an endangered species then donate money to a cause. Keeping a wild animal as a pet does nothing to help preserve the species. And by purchasing one you are only helping to aid the exotic animal trade, which means your money is going toward taking even more critically endangered animals like tigers out of their natural habitats to be someone’s pets. Yes they are adorable and would be awesome to own, but if you really want to touch wild animals then get a job at a zoo and do something practical to help a species.
Just awesome.
Oh try actualy stating some facts and not proaganda. Tigers are all born and bred in the USA for many generations. No one is smuggling tigers into the USA for pets. There are more pet tigers in the US than in the wild and that IS perserving the species and everyone that sees one feels more of a connection than if they just watched them on TV in the wild and is more likely to help.
Anteaters are tied with capuchin moneys as the numer one animal killed as a pest in their native home. It is much better that these animals have a value so they are sent away for pets and zoos instead of just killed. Kind of like they used to do with prarie dogs.
They are however difficult to care for so you should learn about their care first.
Hi. My name is Emmett. I am 7 years old and would love to care for 2 pet tamanduas? How can I find somebody who breeds this beatiful creatures.
hI MY NAME IS CASSIDY! I love ANTEATERS!!!!! And I hav been REALY been wanting1. I no wat your thinkin an anteater? But they r realy GREAT animals!!!!!!! SOOOOOOOOO DNT NOKEM TIL U TRY EM!HAHA!
omg i looooooooooooooove anteaters soooooooooooo much
and all i have is drawings of them!!!!!!
were do you live and how old are you??? (not trying to be creepy :P)
i would really love to have one so much but i live in prince rupert b.c. and it can get really cold up here and im only 13 years old! can you help me???
Greetings..... I from Russia... Very much for a long time I wish to have an anteater or 2.... At me the big private house in Moscow..... And the heap of desire to be engaged with animals.... But I do not understand as me to buy it.... Whether there are clubs of anteaters in europe???... Very much I look forward to hearing.... My mail zirria@rambler.ru or skype...... nikname Zirria
Why are people so against keeping exotic pets? Dogs and cats were once "wild" too. If being a pet is so bad, then shouldn't spay/neuter dogs and cats out of existence?
I've read stories of lots of wild animals becoming pets. Will they ever be totally 100% tame and harmless? No. But neither are dogs or cats (or people)! Dogs maul people every single day, and there are big feral cat problems.
I've personally raised two starlings that were pushed out of their nests and they became very tame pets.
As long as they're obtained legally and the person has all the proper permits, a person should be able to keep any exotic animal as long as they take care of it properly.
And if I were an animal, I'd rather be in a loving home with constant food, shelter, protection from predators, attention, etc. than spending my whole life being high-strung and aggressive because something could pop out and eat me alive at any moment. Not to mention wandering around the forest looking for scraps of food before I starve to death.
Face it, people aren't going to stop killing pest animals in their lands because they're endangered and some people in another country like them. Some tarantulas in the U.S. are becoming scarce, but the majority of the public doesn't like them. I'm sure its the same for other animals in other countries. Is it better for them to die out forever or live on as pampered pets?
Even reptiles can become more docile after being captive bred for awhile. Captive bred snakes are much more docile than their wild counterparts, and would have trouble living in the wild. I'm sure anteaters could become more common exotic pets and adapt to captivity like a cat, dog or ferret.
If the animal is healthy and content, what's the problem?
I am thinkin' about getting an anteater except i dont no if the climat i live is will keep anteaters alive do you think i'll be fine p.s i live in ontairio, CANADA. A.S.A.P!!!
im only 11 and i want to buy an anteater but is it even legal to have one in canada? Im thinking about a tamandua or the small kind. How long do they live, are they like dogs and do they live for a long time? I have a lot of questions and im a big fan!!!!! Would the climat in canada keep the anteaters alive? Im so confused!lol! How much would it cost to have an anteater plus all the food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
respond a.s.a.p.!!!!!!!!!
Search Tamandua Girl she actualy has anteaters. This person ripped her "Pet" anteater photos off the web.
I have an ant infestation, and I'm in Colorado. Anyone in CO in this forum who owns an anteater? I don't want all these healthy ants to go to waste, haha.
If anyone could post a link here on how to care for an anteater that'd be great :)
im trying to find where to buy an anteater because they look awesome
The anteater is my dream pet! I'm doing the research so I can get one after college, but I'm having trouble finding where you can purchase them. Could you possibly point me in the right direction? :)
Hello, Anteaters have been my favorite animal as long as I can remember. I have really been interested in learning everything I can about them, because I eventually want to own my own and care for it. So I was wondering how you got your pets. I would not be getting one till I can give it a proper home and can take the best care for it. But if you would let me know that would be great.
Thanks, Cassie- you can e-mail me at hybrids@gmail.com
Sorry, I typed my e-mail wrong. It's hybrids2@gmail.com
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compu-smart says:
2 years ago
Wow, I never knew anyone could own an Anteater!! You don't live in a zoo lol.. Just kidding..;)