The raccoon is a cute, fluffy animal from the family of raccoons, but this animal is a predatory mammal. Despite this, more and more people are interested in this creature and keep it as a pet. Can you have a pet raccoon? In this article, we will list all the nuances of keeping a raccoon at home.
The most popular variety for home maintenance - raccoon - stripes. An adult animal has a stocky body with short front legs and can weigh up to 10 kg. Under good conditions, captive raccoons can live up to 15 years.
It is important to remember that the raccoon is still a wild animal and in order to tame it successfully, it will have to spend more time on this animal than on a dog or a cat. Raising a raccoon is difficult, these animals are very hard to force to do something against their will.
The period of maximum activity of this animal comes at night, and in general, raccoons are hyperactive creatures.
The raccoons love to splash in the water. For him, you can fill the bath with water, and if the animal is still small - a small basin. Do not leave the raccoon unattended. It is important to spend a lot of time for games with the pet. By the way, many raccoons bite, so a peculiar method they come into contact with the owner. If you have not managed to wean the raccoon from this habit and the pet does not understand the commands - during the games, protect your hands with tight gloves.
At what age to tame a pet raccoon?
The breeders recommend taming a small animal up to 4 months old, which was fed by its mother. Purchase the animal in kennels or from proven breeders. The raccoon should be grafted.
Where can I keep a pet raccoon?
Before you get such an unusual pet, decide on a place in your apartment to provide acceptable conditions for its maintenance.
It is recommended to use a spacious aviary or cage. It is ideal to provide a separate room in the apartment or house for the raccoon. However, it is impossible to leave the animal unattended in a free walk. In your absence, the raccoons may do things: for example, spin the gas stove valve, or chew plastic pipes and make a flood in the apartment, as well as can damage the wiring and make a fire. Therefore, from the moment of buying a pet, you should have a reliable cage with a strong lock.
What do I need to buy to keep my pet raccoon?
- Spacious cage
- Tray with filler
- Bowl for food
- Small house
An important aspect of the domestication of a raccoon is communication with people. Therefore, before releasing an animal to walk around the apartment even under supervision, you should prepare. Remove small objects dangerous for the pet, the electrical wires, hide the fragile things far away. Raccoons are very fond of opening inaccessible drawers, climbing on closets, and digging in flower pots.
What to feed the pet raccoon?
In nature, raccoons are subject to life cycles. In winter, wild raccoons hibernate, in spring they eat animal food, and in autumn - in plant food.
Raccoons are not the same in their gastronomic preferences. As a basic diet for domestic raccoons, you can choose premium dry cat food.
Include a raccoon in your diet:
- fruits and vegetables
- seafood and fish (except red)
- meat (chicken or beef)
- porridge (except mana, rice, corn)
Not constantly, you can offer a pet as a delicacy:
- nuts
- eggs
- dates, candied fruit, raisins, figs
- grapes
As you can see, keeping a raccoon at home is not only responsible but also very difficult. Before you buy an exotic pet, think carefully about whether you are ready to be responsible for it.
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