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Do you think a 16-year-old can take care of a monkey? She's in high school six hours, but the monkey would stay with her grandma.

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No. Since she's in high school for six hours, the monkey won't know her while she is away. The monkey will get more used to the grandmother than the 16-year old.

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How much are they?

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For the most part, good ones are $6,000+. Just remember, they are extremely hard to take care of, and require frequent supervision.

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Can a 10-year-old take care of a capuchin?

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A 10-year-old absolutely cannot take care of a monkey by themselves without assistance. A responsible adult will definitely need to be involved.

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How long is it okay to leave a capuchin monkey alone in a cage?

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About 2 hours is ok. After then, they get bored and restless. Try to keep it alone for as little as possible.

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Can they be trained not to throw things? Can I teach them the word "no"? Does spayed or neutered help at pubing time?

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Neutering helps with a variety of things. And yes, if you do it properly and when they're young they can be trained.

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Can a monkey be left alone if it is with another monkey?

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No. Monkeys have hands and can get into a lot of trouble. If you have monkeys, you should have cages for them.

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What should I use to give them water?

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You could use a bottle or a small cup.

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Can you keep monkeys in a big cage in a zoo like environment or will they get wild and not accept me anymore?

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You can, but they will get a bit wild as they are wild animals. Even if you have had them their whole lives, wild animals can get aggressive and behave like wildly.

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If I was getting one, would it make him less troublesome as an adult if I had him neutered before reaching sexual maturity?

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There is no way to safely keep a monkey as a pet. It may slightly reduce irritability, but in all wouldn't make much of a difference.

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Can Capuchin monkeys learn sign language?

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Yes, they can learn sign language commands with enough practice and patience.

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