Baby Kinkajou For Sale: US Breeders NEAR You!

Many animals are illegal to own, transport, breed, import, or sell in various states across the US.  Before indulging in any such activity, it is best to consult with the local wildlife authority and gather information about their illegal/legal status.

Kinkajous are tropical rainforest wild animals and the weather of California isn’t suitable for keeping Kinkajous. Not legal in California because they are tropical rainforest animals. They are not native to California and are considered wild animals.

Texas has the most lenient pet laws in the US. This is why Kinkajous are legal in Texas.

Kinkajous are legal in the state of Florida.

The natural habitat of a kinkajou is forest extending from Central and South America to the Southern coasts of Mexico and Brazil. The Kinkajou is the elite citizen of the upper canopy of these forests.

We don’t know for sure how long kinkajous can survive in the wilderness, maybe 20 years or so. But in captivity, kinkajous can survive for nearly three decades. Surprisingly, the longest a kinkajou survived has been recorded at about 40 years.

Kinkajous are native to rainforests which is why they are highly intelligent animals. They have keen eyesight, and sharp hearing and are an overall curious species, making them highly desirable as exotic pets.

Kinkajous are wild animals which makes them prone to aggressive traits. Besides this, their hormones, diet, age, inappropriate enclosure, lack of nutrition, and relocation can also make them aggressive. When they get aggressive, they are startled easily, and once startled, they may attack.

Though Kinkajous are classified as carnivores due to the presence of canine teeth, their main diet consists of fruits and nectar. Candy, however, isn’t a good option because of the presence of artificial sweeteners in them, which are toxic for kinkajous.

No, you can’t. Kinkajous have earned themselves a bad reputation due to their hygiene. You cannot train them to use the latrine or think of litter box training. They usually stick to their regular spots for ‘nature calls’ which can usually be the highest perch around them.

Kinkajou bites aren’t frequently reported in the US. This canine has razor-sharp teeth but its bites aren’t very destructive. These can easily be managed by the ER physician, nursing staff, or GPs.

As compared to other animals of the carnivore family, kinkajous are relatively small. Their maximum length and weight as adults may reach 40-60 cm and 1.4-4.6 kg respectively.

Initially, Kinkajous were classified as lemurs because they are forest dwellers and their prehensile tails and hand-like feet resemble lemurs. But they aren’t lemurs by any chance.

At the first glance, anyone can mistake them for a monkey due to their similar traits and features. But they aren’t monkeys for sure.

KInkajous have extensive sweat glands and they may sweat profusely.

They aren’t called honey bears without a reason. Kinkajous love to slurp honey from beehives with their long, sticky tongue.

Yes, kinkajous carry diseases but there are no indications of human infection. But pet owners have to remain cautious and vigilant with routine veterinary checkups. Routine deworming sessions should be prioritized along with good hygiene practices.

Small animals like kinkajous, squirrels, hamsters, rabbits, chipmunks, mice, hare, guinea pigs, and rats are never found infected with rabies and therefore, they are never the ones to transfer this disease to humans.