🐹 Prairie Dogs as Pets

Are prairie dogs awesome pets? YES! We discuss a prairie dog rescue and what it is like to keep these unique animals.
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[@IntrepidExotics]

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[@mspeir]

Prairie dogs have a life span of 3-5 years in the wild, but 8 to 15 years in captivity.

[@mikemcnut3204]

Amazing

[@billyporkoftheblue]

That’s quite a long time

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

oh thats great to hear! Time to replace my shitsu

[@muffs55mercury61]

I still miss my prairie dog Gus (12/21/1998---2/24/ 2002)I went to a pet store and he wouldn't let me leave his cage so we adopted each other. Him and my cat Smoke also had a wonderful (& very playful !) relationship

[@marinmarinhola]

They only live 4 years? I couldn't have one, would get too attached for it to only last 4 years

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@marinmarinhola Its very rough losing a pet even after 12-15 years such as a dog or cat, let alone that soon. Gus was a real wonder.

[@IntrepidExotics]

That's in the wild, in captivity they 10 years thereabouts. I forgot to mention that part :-)

[@Spidaface666]

Bless 🙏🏾 your heart ❤️ ❣️💞

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@765kvline]

Prairie Dogs have the most sophisticated language next to humans. According to a BBC documentary on them, research has found they use sentences, with adjectives and adverbs, describe speeds and distance of approaching enemies and colors of human clothing or other animals. They're pretty amazing! Yes, they are very social--and intelligent--meaning: they take a lot of personal care. They are like parrots and want you to interact with them constantly. Pay attention to me! is what they are constantly saying.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Absolutely right! They expect attention morning, noon and night :-)

[@xurgian6249]

Colors??? Bruhh that’s crazy

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@lancedibble4724]

Thought 🐋 🐳 whales n dolphins 🐬 have the most sophisticated language 🤔......

[@a.colleenfray2138]

Sounds like my husband, except for the social part 😆

[@dangauldin6497]

I love how prairie dogs have an entire anguage syntax so they differentiate threats from ground, sky, or threat type.

[@owlowl1884]

I have 5 acres of pasture that have become a prairie dog village. I hear that they will destroy the pasture, but, considering they have so few habitat options, I am letting them have it. Maybe it is good in the long run to have the ground dug up with deep caverns.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Oh cool, it's definitely a double edged sword with them...awesome animals but man will they tear up a pasture

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

eating the grasses stimulates regrowth so dont think your land will grow bald.

[@violentvegan5544]

What a good dude, I salute you sir. The world could use more people who are at least open to ideas like this and not just wiping everything out that causes them any trouble

[@zachaa2846]

The problem with them in most places is that livestock will step in the holes and break their legs. They’re cute tho, so it really doesn’t matter 😂

[@owlowl1884]

That has been raised as a concern and my understanding is that it is very rare for a horse or cow to break a leg because the holes are so visible. Wouldn't run a horse through a pasture with holes for sure, but on their own it is said that they coexist well.@@zachaa2846

[@AmandaPaige71]

They almost look like mini groundhogs! We've got a family of groundhogs that live at our pond and come out to the edge of our yard to eat the dandelions. They have the same long teeth etc! Super cool little guys and pooh bear sounds like such a sweetie. 💕💕💕

[@IntrepidExotics]

They are amazingly smart and affectionate little guys...such a joy to have here!

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

the 3-5 year lifespan applies only to life in the wild, and pets will live up to 8-10 years if they're fed properly and protected from falls and injury. they really are great pets, friendly and affectionate if you treat them right. however, they will destroy everything in your house.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Will be awesome if they make it that long, we have really bonded with both of em :-)

[@monkeyundiepants]

Exactly. Mine is 7 years old.

[@brandon9491]

@@monkeyundiepantsis the homie still kicking?

[@DarkCloudLightFF7DCL]

I hope Big Ounce lives forever

[@RatingsFor]

@@DarkCloudLightFF7DCL Big ounce has been around since the beginning and time and the legends say his "yahoo" will bring about the end of times.

[@FireBomberBassist]

2:27 little guy knows he’s loved and safe there.

[@CypressWalker]

ONE HOUR per year to breed? This must make being a teenage Prairie Dog an absolute puberty nightmare.

[@bladder1010]

Here in Edmonton, Alberta, we have them in some of the parks right in the city. They are so entertaining to watch. I love seeing those little guys. If you sit still, you can actually get pretty close to their colonies and watch them skitter around.

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@robertboulis4238]

Loved our Dog "Dusty", he was an awesome companion. Taking care of a PDog properly requires a tremendous commitment and love. We don't like to confine any animal to a cage so our Dusty had the run of the house whenever we were home. In our experience you can't leave them unsupervised for extended periods. At the end of the day my wife would tell Dusty "Dad's home" and Dusty would race to the door to be let out. He would greet me in the driveway. When he was ready for bed (at dusk) he would go to the Foyer that was his signal he was ready for bed. He insisted my wife tuck him into his bed so she would say "Let's go to bed", he would follow her into the bedroom and climb into his bed. He slept in a small dog crate next to our bed. As soon as he heard one of us come to bed he would leave his bed and climb into our bed to sleep with us. He was trained to do that. We learned the hard way that you can't have a PDog in your bed unsupervised after having to replace the sheets multiple times because he shedded them. They have boundless energy so if you have your PDog in a cage for extended periods, give them something to destroy, it keeps them busy.

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@Stonewall999]

God bless you for caring for these sweet little guys, they are such kind and sweet and mischievous little creatures who are deserving of respect and preservation.

[@giajacobson3810]

Prairie dogs here in South Dakota carry fleas that test positive for The Black Death, yes, that ancient Black Death. I leave them alone, no matter how cute they are.

[@IntrepidExotics]

people test positive for more diseases than that, that's why I leave them alone, no matter how cute they are.

[@Jsarson1976]

That’s a rather strange view point especially when Black Death can be found in many other animals but it’s like flesh eating disease and very rare these days and think most pet prairie dogs are disease free.

[@ChrisP3000x]

​@@Jsarson1976how many prairie dogs have you owned?

[@titusrider7948]

That is very compassionate of you to take care of these adorable little ones ❤ 😊

[@endeavorrv]

I don't know, he seemed like a real ham in front of the camera to me. I love their barks. 😂

[@shanekennethjamesaustin3949]

What an outstanding pet, good on you for taking care to breed them.

[@odinsonthered9226]

I have 2, sweetest and silliest pets I’ve ever had, I’m convinced they are the best pets, as long as you know how to care for them

[@mjc42701]

Archie is so cute, Thank you for sharing him, I know I can't have one but I do love them. 🤗

[@dacisky]

Years ago, I came close to getting 2 of these (same sex) but went with a hand raised flying squirrel and house rabbits. Anyway,this was a delightful video.

[@susanmartin3762]

Thank you. I know it wasn't my request to meet them but I'm glad somebody else did.

[@nikkir6158]

Very nice video. I am from Colorado and see so many yipping, yapping, “yahoo”-ing on my bike rides. Running across the trail in front of me and eating their grass. Wanted to learn more about these little guys. Thank you!

[@catpoke9557]

Prairie dogs are one of the only non-reptillian and non-invertebrate wild animals I've seen that actually make really good pets. They are so sweet and docile. They seem domestic even though they're not. Normally non-domesticated mammals just don't make good pets. Sugar gliders are another good pet mammal I can think of that I... think isn't domesticated? Not sure, maybe some are. Point is, these animals are absolutely a hidden gem. I wish I could get two of them as pets.

[@IntrepidExotics]

I hear the term wild animals misused often, especially regarding reptiles. Although species can be described as either wild or domesticated, that description is fluid and not tied to the species. There's wild dogs, there's domesticated dogs, ect. Every species began "wild". From there we define domesticated as an animal that has been bred into captivity for multiple generations to the care of and for the interaction with humans. Once that happens, those individuals are no longer described as wild individuals and are by definition domesticated.

[@christopherhines2718]

Rats are super cool pets too

[@blissfuljoy6049]

Awe, how cute. I used to see these all the time by my old house. I had no idea they can be kept as pets. Rabies was a concern so we would just watch them from a distance.

[@squirrel-P998]

I love parrydog and squirrel 🐿️.

[@dengelking2121]

Aww they are so cute!!

[@handyman5455]

They can carry the bubonic and pneumonic plages

[@IntrepidExotics]

still safer than humans.

[@tipping_scales]

This is so cool! I remember going to Animal Adventure in Harpursville NY when they first opened up and all their Prarie dogs had burrowed out of their enclosure and would pop up all over the property! I thought they were the coolest things. Obviously they can't have them free roaming here in NY so they did round them up, but it was a pretty neat sight walking down the path and seeing them pop up next to us

[@Meditation409]

Prairie dogs are soul mates on 4 legs! 😍🥰💕

[@angelsandfaes]

Everyone I have ever held has bitten. They are very cute though. We had 2 lemurs. A common brown and a ringtail. They are my favorite through and through. Our sloth was enjoyable but grew out of cuddling quickly.

[@1973nader]

I had a ring tailed Lemur and it ripped my arm open and I needed 20 stitches 🤣 I will take a prairie dog bite over a lemur bite any day.

[@angelsandfaes]

@@1973nader oh nooooo! The ringtails can definitely get aggressive. The Brown common have a way better personality.

[@1973nader]

@@angelsandfaesgood to know!

[@katiedotson704]

I am against keeping wild life as pets, but when it's a rescue situation, what do you do? I know they can't be returned to the wild and to let them continue to suffer at the hands of current owners just is not an acceptable answer. Thank you for taking the time to learn about and providing proper care for these victims of gross stupidity. Rescue people ROCK!

[@murrayeldred3563]

FASCINATING.

[@haillierussell]

Great video! I'm getting mine this month! He's not very social and has a lot of needs I hope to meet. Could you do a video on how to interact with them and build trust? Also go over your preferred cage/habitat, diet, etc. Thanks!

[@IntrepidExotics]

Thank you! I think you wilk find them VERY easy to socialize, ours love the attention...they actually ask for it!

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

try not to discipline them in any way; instead make whatever destructive behavior they will want to do impossible. they need watching constantly when out of their cage to keep them from biting electric cords or other things. touch and pet them as much as possible. my pd insists upon sleeping next to me in bed ! protect them from climbing too high as a fall can easily lead to life-ending injuries. give them some cardboard to shred in their cage every day or two. to stop bad behavior with my little boy i can loudly shake some newspaper, and the frightening noise will make him stop.

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

They will eat your carpet good luck. They tear up things.

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

@@thedarksideoftheforce6658 too true, they use their teeth on EVERYTHING. you need to put paper or cardboard in their cage every day so they can tear it up.

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

@@jerryeinstandig7996 They are extremely cute. Wow! They are one of those animals like guinea pigs that you love picking up and hugging them. Furballs!! So, you are like man I know you love the carpet but please chew this instead. 😂

[@ajmpatriot4899]

Only 3-5 year lifespan? I don’t think I can handle losing a pet again. Unless I had a rescue center, then my focus would be different. ❤ Great channel!

[@IntrepidExotics]

Thank you! That lifespan is in the wild though, I neglected to mention they live 10-12 years in captivity :-)

[@ajmpatriot4899]

@@IntrepidExotics Oh! Ok! That’s different

[@nancypettegrow2141]

I love these cute little prairie dogs they are so adorable ,i wish i had one. It" s too bad they don ' t live long it breaks my heart. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@IntrepidExotics]

They are fun to keep for sure :-) Although I only mentioned their lifespan in the wild, they live 8-12 years in captivity 🙂

[@juliaashley2946]

know video is older . . . thank you for being such a sweetie . . .

[@liorgold5303]

I just wanna squeeze him ❤❤❤so cute 🥰🥰

[@lada3264]

Love your videos they are so educational!!

[@cactiish]

So cute ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@BrandonTheOne2]

I want one so bad omg

[@karenfujimoto8255]

For me it was very educational learning all this from you because we don't have Prarie dogs here in Hawaii. Thank you!

[@TerryFaulkner-d2k]

OMG They Are So Adorable !!! I only wish they would live longer !? As soon as you fall in love with them

[@IntrepidExotics]

They actually live closer to 10 years in captivity, I neglected to mention that only stating the life expectancy in the wild

[@TerryFaulkner-d2k]

Now that I could live with !! I was going to look that up (in captivity) but got distracted. Thanks for info !!

[@TerryFaulkner-d2k]

I appreciate your time !! Is there a lot of those adorable Lil prairie dogs out there that you know of, that need rescued to your knowledge? I'm sure there's a lot of goof balls that think everything is a fairytale ? But to get down and really take care of them? They bow out. Just curious

[@zorglubmagnus455]

What a sweetheart

[@st0n3p0ny]

Grew up doing animal rescue and always wanted one. Bummer to learn about the lifespan though. FYI, rescue a common gray squirrel and take care of them and they can do better than 20 years. Just make sure you a have a companion animal for them. Cat or dog, or ferrets are good. Cuts down 90% of the problems if they have another pet to play with and occupy their time.

[@IntrepidExotics]

The lifespan is actually closer to 10 years in captivity, I mentioned the expected life span in the wild and didn't mention the captive one in the video

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@shanekennethjamesaustin3949]

He’s got your eyes! 😁

[@AbsoluteProstitute]

It find it hard to believe that this video was shot outside yet that is real sunlight

[@IntrepidExotics]

That's all green screen shot indoors :-)

[@JoseMolina-ij3xx]

It seems that Prairie Dogs are very similar to Rabbits in terms of care. But I would assume a stronger social need with prairie dogs vs rabbits, even if rabbits also are social creatures, too.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Probably a good comparison :-)

[@oruga1971able]

Very nice video !

[@IntrepidExotics]

Thank you so much! This has been my most watched video the last couple weeks running, I'll definitely be putting out more on the prairie dogs soon. Welcome aboard!

[@matthewwalker5430]

I'm surprised you say their lifespan is just 3-5 years, I thought they lived twice that - particularly in captivity.

[@IntrepidExotics]

It is twice that in captivity, it's much shorter in the wild and I just forgot to make the distinction :-)

[@angelrivera9227]

They can live over 5 years in captivity….Just ensure they have a healthy diet…They suffer from enlarged hearts when given to many unhealthy food and treats.

[@shellimiller7588]

I am getting my first tame prairie dog from a rehoming situation. She is under a year old. ANY information, I can obtain would be AMAZING. I have a Coatimundi and Rats, this is something new. I designed the original Prairie Dog enclosure for Capital of Texas Zoo, so I am good on that part. I need more info on teeth trimming, diet and every day care. Your video is wonderful!

[@mrsimo7144]

Great video. Awesome little dudes. Thanks ❤

[@kiwirambob]

So cute ...

[@Jesuisderetour88]

What a handsome feller ❤

[@IntrepidExotics]

Thanks :-) Whatcha think about the prairie dog? :-D

[@MFoster392]

If someone is going to try a Prairie Dog i would hope they rescue one instead of buying one from a pet store :-)

[@IntrepidExotics]

I always encourage folks to take in rehomed animals before breeders-stores. Nearly all of my animals have come from a person rehoming for one reason or another.

[@patriciamercer9960]

Thank you 😊

[@kabra72]

Why have the coolest and cutest animals such a short lifespan? For that reason I will not have them..bc it will break my heart every time they pass

[@IntrepidExotics]

That's the worst thing about our pet rats, they are so easy to bond with but they go quick

[@marionmarcetic7287]

I Would Love To Adopt A Prairie Dog Or Maybe Two Of Them! They're The Cutest Little Critter's On You-Tube! Thanks For The Great Advice Sir! Shalom And Amen!❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉😇🌟🤗🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦🇮🇱♾️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🗽🦅‼️

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Next pet when my life is settled in again. I would worry about pet sitter for the time i need to be away. Lots to research!

[@christopherhines2718]

I just found out we can have prairiedogs as housepets in netherlands but only the short tailed prairiedog but on forums many people say you cannot its no housepet and they bite But other people respond with dogs bite cats bite rats bite hamsters bite mice bite gerbils bite horses bite rabbits bite the list is almost endless exept they forgot ferrets!And i can guarantee they bite prices in netherlands seems to be 150-400euros the ones you pay 400 for are already more than a year old and hand tamed so when the time comes I will get a young male prairiedog I dont care if i get bitten once they learn to trust you they dont bite you It is just over 15 years ago I had a staffordshire bull terrier called raider a black cat called fred and a big brown rat called john and they were all friends so i think i am qualified enough to look after a prairiedog i think in my life i have had nearly all of the animals on the list that bite including an irish gypsy horse that i had to catch on a field of about 300 acres to get him from his mother And the worse one on the list is a ferret they bite hard some of the breeders here say you cannot take one prairiedog you must buy two That seems to be disproved by you tube!They seem to be ok with a loving owner.Poppy on you tube seems to be very happy.

[@cutefacejay6703]

Needs more Yahoos

[@abnerperry5297]

3-5 years is incorrect, or maybe that's in the wild. Closer to 10 in captivity. (Although I hope they are more like 'in a family home' than captive.). My first one lived 9 years. I am getting 2 more tomorrow.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Yea that's a wild timeframe

[@MistiBrook]

🥰😘😘

[@bonkerman2037]

big ounce

[@imwaytogoodlookingtobeyour1188]

Cool

[@lyleschull6516]

Went to south Dakota seen them on a PDog farm pretty amazing

[@IntrepidExotics]

That would be awesome to see! I know two of em are crazy, I could imagine a whole farm of em!

[@lnl6852]

Love it 😌

[@jameslewis1605]

How do you get down in their burrows?

[@IntrepidExotics]

I've never captured one in the wild and never looked into it

[@tihzho]

Hey, the volume is so low!

[@cristianortiz5823]

Where I live they have them all across the town, I really want to catch one but afraid of a wild Karen pulling up and making a big deal out of it😢

[@dougg1075]

Do they drop pellets everywhere like squirrels?

[@IntrepidExotics]

Yup, drive by poopings

[@JaniceRichardson-y5u]

Are they loveable and do they return affection?

[@IntrepidExotics]

Prairie dogs definitely bond with their people, they will graciously accept all attention ya can give em :-)

[@John_cupra290]

Really interesting animals, I really enjoyed that as I’ve been considering one for a while now, but had heard in captivity they libe up too 12 yrs? Thanks 👍

[@IntrepidExotics]

It is closer than 12 years in captivity. I just neglected to mention that and only state at the life expectancy in the wild.

[@joycewedel9084]

Would love to see a pet chipmunk. They are so tiny and cute. Do they live mostly underground??

[@IntrepidExotics]

Mostly den in the ground :-) they are awesome little guys too!

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

Coyo-tee!

[@pearlmax]

If you have an enclosed backyard with a tiny plot of grass, can you just let them burrow and create their own home?

[@IntrepidExotics]

Nope, they burrow entire little prairie dog cities underground and would burrow under anything.

[@catpoke9557]

Maybe if you had a REEEEAALLLLY deep fence lol

[@starzanhorse4758]

They are fun, very destructive if given free roam of house

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@johnbillings5260]

I would love to be a prairie dog daddy, but it just wasn't in the cards. 😮

[@tiffsaver]

Question. What would make a better pet, a ferret or a prairie dog?? Thanks.

[@IntrepidExotics]

I've had both and I thing prairie dogs, they are much less messy than ferrets. They can be more socially finicky than ferrets but with the right amount of bonding time they are great

[@samlyons3552]

Can they be house broken ?

[@IntrepidExotics]

They can break the house! LOL. I have seen people free roam them but ours will shred carpet, dig in walls, have to be closely supervised when theyre out

[@nostalgic9856]

They're like little humans.

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

related to squirrels... now i know why they tail flag

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

one common name for a pd is "flicker tail."

[@milton1448]

Is that Big Ounce??

[@Craigox001]

there my new favourite animal. yahooooo 🥰

[@IntrepidExotics]

They are amazing little guys!

[@glen3257]

I am two minutes in and hit the like button and subscribed. I for the first time in my life am without my fury family after losing my last dog three months ago. In 53 years now I have never been without my furry family (mostly dogs). My heart is broken and I feel lost. I have come across other videos of prairie dogs and wow they are so cute. I am now wondering if having a couple for pets (so they have playmate) is responsible and rewarding for them (most important) and also me. I want to research the possibility to find if this is possible and responsible for me. I will not own an animal that I can not care for and nurture. If you have any advice I would appreciate it. Thank you sir. I also am wondering where you can adopt them as I will not support any "backyard" breeder of any species. I have 0ne last edit here! I just left this video to look at the rest of your video thumbnails... Please do not feed these to your snakes!!!! OK I get a feeling from your video you will not consider doing this. Wow beautiful snakes! I started with garden snakes, bull snakes and then moved up to red tail boa and bermise python. My last snake was ball python (seemed like worm compared to the boa and other python). Snakes are such and lizards are such beautiful creatures. I am so glad I found your Chanel!

[@IntrepidExotics]

So sorry to hear about your pup, there's not many worse things than losing a dog for sure. As for prairie dogs, they can be awesome to work with and will definitely keep you busy. I know there are some prairie dog groups on facebook that can be good resources for them for both breeders and learning about keeping, I need to do a deep dive into these guys but the reptiles keep me busy! I will be putting a more comprehensive video together about them at some point though because there's a lot of interest. You're welcome to catch me on Facebook messenger or Instagram and I'm happy to help any way I can, welcome aboard!

[@glen3257]

@@IntrepidExotics thank you for your reply.

[@michaeljeffers4228]

First off happy Father’s Day I have two prairie dogs Elle and Joe I was wounding if you could make a video on how to bath them or clean them

[@IntrepidExotics]

Can certainly add that soon, ive been needing to put out a new one with them. Out of curiosity has you male been rutting? Ours has been a bipolar jersey, lol.

[@michaeljeffers4228]

@@IntrepidExotics not yet he has a special connection he deals with me but loves her. He does like our window seal and gets mad when anyone touches it. Our girl attitude changes everyone my daughter walks in

[@jerryeinstandig7996]

they DO NOT need baths or washing......unless they may have been digging in the ground. they groom themselves to keep clean and never have an odor.

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3

[@RebelCowgirl01]

What fruits n veggies can you share with a prairie dog?

[@IntrepidExotics]

We typically don't give them much as a majority of their diet is Timothy hay, but we keep some banana chips on hand as treats. They can things like Brussel sprouts, kale, and sweet potatoes too but in very small portions and typically as treats.

[@renze1559]

I love prairie dogs but they are illegal in my Country😢. They say that priarie dogs dont make good pets and are difficult to handle.

[@IntrepidExotics]

They do really well with people, ours bonded really easily

[@turboparadise]

Why do they need to be kept in a cage? Cant they free roam like cats and dogs in the house

[@IntrepidExotics]

They are little pocket beavers and natural burrowers That will shred carpets and baseboards to make dens

[@David-fj5lz]

A home built zoo

[@kenjiro2676]

Honestly I was hoping they lived a little longer than 3-5 years.

[@IntrepidExotics]

I misspoke a bit, 3-5 yrs in the wild, 10 or more in captivity

[@kenjiro2676]

@@IntrepidExotics glad you came in clutch with a response. I was about to look it up myself if what was said is true. 10+ years isn’t bad, I guess they have a similar lifespan to that of well bred rabbits.

[@neonsvampen1]

I read they can get to 12 years of age

[@IntrepidExotics]

They can, I should have made the distinction between wild and captive. They tend to have a longer lifespan in captivity

[@frankanddanasnyder3272]

Total nuisance when the colony gets too large. Destroy the land, carry very nasty diseases, holes are major hazard for livestock.

[@trainrover]

what..................................?

[@IntrepidExotics]

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[@kenneththaxton6919]

Hate to see animals in a cage. To me if they are in a cage they aren't pets. Not slamming you it's easy to see you care for them.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Understandable position, but human habitats and animal habitats are typically different. Often caging may seem unpleasant but it's almost always an attempt to recreate the natural environment for the animals on a small scale. Prairie dog enclosures give them a burrowing-nesting spot, prevents them from being hurt by household hazards and from destroying the house which they will notoriously do. They have daily interaction, are let out under supervision and kept in caging where their needs are met. Just like I can't just leave my reptiles out because they have heat-humidity requirements that require an enclosed space to regulate properly. Plus free roaming large snakes and small mammals together is generally bad. Oddly enough this only comes up with exotics, many people will keep their dogs Kenneled all day while they are at work in cages with barely enough room to turn around yet this is considered an acceptable practice by most.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

While they are cute as the Devil people think they should be taken from the wild, they are so easily tamed. Don't take them from the wild! I would hesitate to get them used to humans in the wild. That never seems to be a good idea. If you own land in PD country, clear the land of all underbrush. Only grass land is suitable for these guys. Just one mesquite tree can allow a coyote to approach them.

[@millenialsmom2214]

Don't they need to live in a group to be happy? Seems cruel since they're super social animals.

[@IntrepidExotics]

They do, we have a male and female here which is perfect in captivity. They are very social with each other and humans but like any other animal, cohabitation of more than a m-f pair can result in aggression so I just feel better keeping 2 together. It's not healthy for them at all to be kept alone though because they are very social.

[@dbdgirl-o3i]

Kingsbury TX has "Janda Ranch Exotics" they sell baby prairie dogs, I think 500$ or less. They're USDA licenses and do pet transportation across the continental 50 states. :3 Also u just need a pair (2) or prairie dogs if your gonna be away from home long hours at a time

[@classicrocklover1234]

fantastic video! you look so happy and they do too! love your passion for these animals, very informative, and enjoyable to watch. Keep on going its great!

[@fuckugplus]

wow this was animal abuse. tanks for saving this animal.

[@fuckugplus]

they are like 6 mo kid crawling around making thier teeth

[@heisrisen6898]

Me and my families first prairie dog we named her Prairie she was a pup when we got her from the reptile store man oh man how I miss her she became fully tamed after I had an argument with her in my old pick up truck I simply told her I just want to carry you and care for you She was arguing back with me with her hands and her teeth after that argument she became fully tamed kind of weird crazy and awkward but it’s a true story she bit me from the beginning at the store but she did not bite my wife she lasted with us for about five years until I believe she caught ondontoma this is where the teeth grow through the nostrils and block their passageway for breathing through the nostrils it caught up to her very quickly I only had two days to react thank God we were able to spend the last day and hours with her I cried and stood by her side but it’s OK because I know I will see her in heaven we think this is the end but it’s not it’s only the beginning as of now we have had multiple prairie dogs we are down to one female we are in the process of looking for a male never had the opportunity to witness Prairie dog giving birth definitely would love to have multiple babies but very difficult