The smallest monkey in the world has captured the hearts of many pet owners in the United States with its child-like behavior and miniature size. Generally found within Amazon Basin rainforests, pygmy marmosets differ from other marmosets, with body weights reaching only more or less a hundred grams, and lengths between 4.6 and 6 inches.

Defined under the family, “callitrichidae”, these new world primates are recognized for their muted coats of golden brown, gray and black on both the head and back, while their legs have shades of tan or yellowish fur. In the wild, pygmy marmosets thrive in an ecosystem surrounded by water and trees, like evergreen forests. As a result they have developed special teeth and claws designed for their survival. Similar to other exotic pets, the behavior of these finger monkeys differ in the wild and when domesticated, which require potential owners to have a basic know-how about their care before owning a baby pygmy marmoset for sale.

Pygmy marmosets have to be purchased from exotic pet companies with facilities certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) like Poggi’s Animal House. This certification ensures customers that the exotic pets under the care of these animal sanctuaries are given appropriate tender loving care by an experienced staff. For first-time owners, duly-regulated vendors also include the right kind of accessories and cages to accommodate the monkey’s needs in a domestic environment.

If tending for an adult pygmy marmoset entails specific requirements, more attention is involved in raising baby marmosets to simulate the commitment and devotion their natural parents would normally provide. Experts highly discourage replacing prolonged personal contact with stuffed animals or any type of heating pad, saying these “surrogates” may only be used in brief periods. An indicator of a healthy baby is when the tail is tightly curled the same way it would do in the wild, while a limp and straightened tail may suggest distress.

To legally purchase a baby finger monkey for sale, it’s crucial to check that the breeder has a USDA license with appropriate Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) documented inspections. Local animal-control officers may examine your place to see if you are equipped enough to breed or care for any exotic animal.

Sources:

Caring for Marmosets & Tamarins. Exoticpetvet.net

Pygmy Marmoset. Animalspot.net