Sloth/porcupine

[Jeox]

Does anyone here have experience with sloths, and/or crested/prehensile tailed porcupines?
Once I move out of state, I was going to attempt to get one, or both. I've heard two toed sloths do really well in captivity.

I have done quite a bit of research into this, but was looking for opinions.

Thanks.

 

[kevinfleming21]

I am not so sure that they would do all that well in captivity. You might want to check the laws as well as to make sure that it is not illegal to own one in that particular state.

 

[kevinfleming21]

but good luck to you none the less!

 

[EricIvins]

Sloths do just fine. Anteaters are even better, however, they all stink. Not a cleanable stink either, so be prepared for that........

 

[snakeguy101]

I have worked with prehensile tailed porcupines at the zoo. They are really neat and personable but they sleep during the day so you have to wait until night time to play with them. I imagine that the same would be true with sloths but I know that they are legal to keep as pets in most states.

Eric is right though the Coendou that I worked with smelled like bad BO or dirty gym socks. it is just the smell they give off naturally.

 

[Jeox]

Im usually up really late, so nocturnal isn't much of a problem. Im also usually pretty oblivious to most animal smells, so it probably wouldn't bother me. Never knew they smelled though.
I had a question about porcupines shedding quills. How often do they do it? I was just worried about having it out, and then accidently stepping on a dropped quill, or something like that.

Also, any specific state you guys would recommend for exotics? Preferably someplace warm, Im in california right now, so something close would be good. I can't seem to find any laws on porcupines and sloths for anywhere, except california.

 

[EricIvins]

Sloths are about the tamest smell wise, and they will become active during the day once acclimated to your routines. Of course Sloth active needs to be taken in context. You may get a head turn or some kind of movement, but that's it. I was going to put two in my office, untill my Exporter in Guyana turned up dead..........

I still say Anteaters are about the coolest though, and Kinkajoos can really tear you apart if you piss them off........


AND you WILL notice these smells........it's not like a dirty wet Dog smell.........It's made to be quite raunchy.......


AND you need to look into Dept of Agriculture for proper Permits, because they monitor Mammals and the like.......

 

[Jeox]

Sloths are about the tamest smell wise, and they will become active during the day once acclimated to your routines. Of course Sloth active needs to be taken in context. You may get a head turn or some kind of movement, but that's it. I was going to put two in my office, untill my Exporter in Guyana turned up dead..........

I still say Anteaters are about the coolest though, and Kinkajoos can really tear you apart if you piss them off........


AND you WILL notice these smells........it's not like a dirty wet Dog smell.........It's made to be quite raunchy.......


AND you need to look into Dept of Agriculture for proper Permits, because they monitor Mammals and the like.......

Hmm. I do really like anteaters, but the only ones I have ever seen for sale (tamanduas) are a lot more expensive than I was looking for, and from what I have heard, do not live all that long.

Do you really need permits everywhere? In Nevada, sloths and such are not mentioned specifically anywhere, but it says you can have everything from big cats, to elephants without a permit. I may be reading the law wrong though.

 

[EricIvins]

Hmm. I do really like anteaters, but the only ones I have ever seen for sale (tamanduas) are a lot more expensive than I was looking for, and from what I have heard, do not live all that long.

Do you really need permits everywhere? In Nevada, sloths and such are not mentioned specifically anywhere, but it says you can have everything from big cats, to elephants without a permit. I may be reading the law wrong though.

You need USDA Permits. That's Federal, has nothing to do with State law. Doesn't matter if you're buying or selling. The personal use Permit isn't hard to get though........

 

[Jeox]

You need USDA Permits. That's Federal, has nothing to do with State law. Doesn't matter if you're buying or selling. The personal use Permit isn't hard to get though........

Hmm..I wasnt planning on getting anything for at least a year, but what is involved on getting the permit?

EDIT: just looked it up, but the only usda permits I can find, are only if you are using them for commercial purposes.