Pet indian mongoose

[Cichlid king]

I'm referring to the small, 1 1/2 lb indian mongoose - herpestes javanicus. I was introduced into my country in the 19 th century and has since then spread. I've heard they're made pets in places like Hawaii. I've seen some around, and I was wondering if they do indeed make good pets.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Judging by that photo I'd say they'd go straight for the jugular!

 

[A. gigas]

Judging by that photo I'd say they'd go straight for the jugular!

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but that's just the photo. i too have heard that they can be tamed, and when they are they make good pets. i'm no expert though

 

[Sylvias]

I believe they can be tamed right down, I recall hearing something about people in india keeping them as pets to keep snakes away but I can't remember where thats from so it could be anything from a movie to a dream lol

 

[Geoey]

no problem just buy some of these . http://www.bigsafety.com.au/category108_1.htm

 

[flowerpower]

Idk about mongooses, but wolverines love to cuddle.

 

[Cichlid king]

I think a woman who lives 10 miles from my home has one, but I've never seen it. I just need reassurance on whether or not they can make good pets. If polecats (ferrets) can be pets, then why can't these?

 

[Vicious_Fish]

If polecats (ferrets) can be pets, then why can't these?

The thing is ferrets have been domesticated, mongooses have not. It's still a wild animal. It's like comparing a wolf with a German Shepherd. They look similar but they're not.

 

[crayfishguy]

jeff corwin has one he would pet it and it would nibble his toes it acted like a kitten

 

[Cichlid king]

The thing is ferrets have been domesticated, mongooses have not. It's still a wild animal. It's like comparing a wolf with a German Shepherd. They look similar but they're not.

I guess you're right. But those imported to my country were originally tamed, and kept as rat and snake catchers.