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We bought a sexed pair of Coatimundi in late September of 2009. They were both about 2 years old when we bought them. We have called them Snooky and Mya. Apparently another name for the Coati in their native country are Snookum Bears.
Coatimundi are from South America namely Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Equador, Bolivia as well as a few others. They are a diurnal animal and are equally comfortable in the trees as they are on the ground. They are quite a powerful robust animal with a large mouth and teeth. The male is much stockier and bigger built than the female.

Snooky and Mya are both very tame and love to be stroked. They will take food from your hand and will try to climb our lgs to get it. They do not like being picked up but are not aggressive if we do pick them up. An unusual habit they have is they love to search through our hair. My eldest son put his head in the cage one day to reach for a bowl, the next thing Snooky and Mya were feeling his hair, a bit like a cat bakes bread. They have done this on numerous occasions since.


Feeding.

The Coati ear a varied diet consisting of

Apples, Pears, Plums, Orange, Passion Fruit, Kiwi, Grapes, Banana, Cualiflower, Broccoli, Carrot, Sweetcorn, Corn on the Cob, Peas, Green Beans, Sprouts, Dod / Cat kibble, minced chicken, minced turkey, chicken wings / thighs, small amounts of cat food as a treat.

Water.

Coati we have found to be very heavy drinkers and fresh water must be available at all times. We add / change water at least times a day. We add multi vitamin liquids to water once or twice a week just as a boost / precaution.

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