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Are sloths good pets?

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A while ago, the internet went crazy over the story of a five-month-old baby girl and her best friend: a pet sloth. The story is accompanied by undeniably adorable photos and a video that has quickly gone viral, attracting attention from all over the world. read more

In general, sloths do not make good pets due to their sensitive stomachs, specialized diet, hard-to-find veterinary care, and their need for a warm, humid habitat with plenty of high branches or hammocks from which to sleep, eat, and hang out. read more

Although sloths make good pets for some families, there are also drawbacks to raising one. Just like other exotic pets, they are very expensive to care for. And, keeping one can be illegal in some places. Depending on the species, they also have special dietary requirements, which means pet owners will have to spend more. read more

Pet Sloths: Basics. Name: Two-toed sloths, Linnaeus's two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus), Hoffmann's two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmann) Size: Up to 17 pounds; Lifespan: Over 30 years in captivity; Pet Sloth Housing. In the wild, two-toed sloths spend all their time in tall trees. read more

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