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I am going to purchase a java and I would like some personal experiences of people that own javas. Thanks
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Denise,

I "assume" by your post that you have not yet bought your Java. This is good. You need to get all the information you can regarding their behavior, not only in captivity, but in the wild as well. You will need to read up on all the issues so that you can make an informed decision. After doing so, you will be better prepared for what lies ahead. You may even change your mind. This would be preferable to bringing the Java home and then deciding you do not want or cannot handle them.
Java monkeys are MAcaques. Actually "Java" refers to one of the sub-species of the Long-Tailed Macaques, of whcih there are approximately 9 or 20 different macaques. They look similar and behave similarly, and are often all called JAvas. The actual Java comes from the Indonesian Island of Java. Males, at maturity are 15-20 pounds and females a little less. They are agile and fast. They have a long, useful tail, but it is not prehensile. They are intelligent and curious, and sometimes have temper tantrums. In captivity, they will need lots of space to swing and climb. They like to sleep up high off the ground. At full adulthood, they have some of the largest and longest Canines of the macaque family. Javas, as with other macaques, have 10 times their body weight in strength, which for a 15 pound Java realtes to the strength of a 150 pound man. They, being intelligent, will get bored easily and need lots of stimulation and interaction. Especially after puberty, they will mostly need the companionship of another of their species. As babies, they will need constant companionship, preferably actually ON their surrogate human parent, as they would be in the wild.
I have found that in captivity, male Javas have a tendency towards Hernias, whcih require major surgery, so if you do get a Java, and it is a male, please watch for this. It could be life threatening.

Macaques, in general, do not like changes in their routine or their surroundings. It stresses them badly. Javas are no exception.
This includes changes of People in their environment. A macaque will bond with you very deeply, and when separated from you will become depressed. Some have even died. Strangers coming and going will stress them, and because of their intense bond with you, they may be prone to attack a stranger who approaches either you or them, because they will see them as a threat. This applies to both male and female.

If you would like further information on Javas, you may contact me and mention Monkey Maddness...at MAMAMACAQUE@aol.com

Barbara

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Denise,

I "assume" by your post that you have not yet bought your Java. This is good. You need to get all the information you can regarding their behavior, not only in captivity, but in the wild as well. You will need to read up on all the issues so that you can make an informed decision. After doing so, you will be better prepared for what lies ahead. You may even change your mind. This would be preferable to bringing the Java home and then deciding you do not want or cannot handle them.
Java monkeys are MAcaques. Actually "Java" refers to one of the sub-species of the Long-Tailed Macaques, of whcih there are approximately 9 or 20 different macaques. They look similar and behave similarly, and are often all called JAvas. The actual Java comes from the Indonesian Island of Java. Males, at maturity are 15-20 pounds and females a little less. They are agile and fast. They have a long, useful tail, but it is not prehensile. They are intelligent and curious, and sometimes have temper tantrums. In captivity, they will need lots of space to swing and climb. They like to sleep up high off the ground. At full adulthood, they have some of the largest and longest Canines of the macaque family. Javas, as with other macaques, have 10 times their body weight in strength, which for a 15 pound Java realtes to the strength of a 150 pound man. They, being intelligent, will get bored easily and need lots of stimulation and interaction. Especially after puberty, they will mostly need the companionship of another of their species. As babies, they will need constant companionship, preferably actually ON their surrogate human parent, as they would be in the wild.
I have found that in captivity, male Javas have a tendency towards Hernias, whcih require major surgery, so if you do get a Java, and it is a male, please watch for this. It could be life threatening.

Macaques, in general, do not like changes in their routine or their surroundings. It stresses them badly. Javas are no exception.
This includes changes of People in their environment. A macaque will bond with you very deeply, and when separated from you will become depressed. Some have even died. Strangers coming and going will stress them, and because of their intense bond with you, they may be prone to attack a stranger who approaches either you or them, because they will see them as a threat. This applies to both male and female.

If you would like further information on Javas, you may contact me and mention Monkey Maddness...at MAMAMACAQUE@aol.com

Barbara

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Denise,

I "assume" by your post that you have not yet bought your Java. This is good. You need to get all the information you can regarding their behavior, not only in captivity, but in the wild as well. You will need to read up on all the issues so that you can make an informed decision. After doing so, you will be better prepared for what lies ahead. You may even change your mind. This would be preferable to bringing the Java home and then deciding you do not want or cannot handle them.
Java monkeys are MAcaques. Actually "Java" refers to one of the sub-species of the Long-Tailed Macaques, of whcih there are approximately 9 or 20 different macaques. They look similar and behave similarly, and are often all called JAvas. The actual Java comes from the Indonesian Island of Java. Males, at maturity are 15-20 pounds and females a little less. They are agile and fast. They have a long, useful tail, but it is not prehensile. They are intelligent and curious, and sometimes have temper tantrums. In captivity, they will need lots of space to swing and climb. They like to sleep up high off the ground. At full adulthood, they have some of the largest and longest Canines of the macaque family. Javas, as with other macaques, have 10 times their body weight in strength, which for a 15 pound Java realtes to the strength of a 150 pound man. They, being intelligent, will get bored easily and need lots of stimulation and interaction. Especially after puberty, they will mostly need the companionship of another of their species. As babies, they will need constant companionship, preferably actually ON their surrogate human parent, as they would be in the wild.
I have found that in captivity, male Javas have a tendency towards Hernias, whcih require major surgery, so if you do get a Java, and it is a male, please watch for this. It could be life threatening.

Macaques, in general, do not like changes in their routine or their surroundings. It stresses them badly. Javas are no exception.
This includes changes of People in their environment. A macaque will bond with you very deeply, and when separated from you will become depressed. Some have even died. Strangers coming and going will stress them, and because of their intense bond with you, they may be prone to attack a stranger who approaches either you or them, because they will see them as a threat. This applies to both male and female.

If you would like further information on Javas, you may contact me and mention Monkey Maddness...at MAMAMACAQUE@aol.com

Barbara

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Denise,

I "assume" by your post that you have not yet bought your Java. This is good. You need to get all the information you can regarding their behavior, not only in captivity, but in the wild as well. You will need to read up on all the issues so that you can make an informed decision. After doing so, you will be better prepared for what lies ahead. You may even change your mind. This would be preferable to bringing the Java home and then deciding you do not want or cannot handle them.
Java monkeys are MAcaques. Actually "Java" refers to one of the sub-species of the Long-Tailed Macaques, of whcih there are approximately 9 or 20 different macaques. They look similar and behave similarly, and are often all called JAvas. The actual Java comes from the Indonesian Island of Java. Males, at maturity are 15-20 pounds and females a little less. They are agile and fast. They have a long, useful tail, but it is not prehensile. They are intelligent and curious, and sometimes have temper tantrums. In captivity, they will need lots of space to swing and climb. They like to sleep up high off the ground. At full adulthood, they have some of the largest and longest Canines of the macaque family. Javas, as with other macaques, have 10 times their body weight in strength, which for a 15 pound Java realtes to the strength of a 150 pound man. They, being intelligent, will get bored easily and need lots of stimulation and interaction. Especially after puberty, they will mostly need the companionship of another of their species. As babies, they will need constant companionship, preferably actually ON their surrogate human parent, as they would be in the wild.
I have found that in captivity, male Javas have a tendency towards Hernias, whcih require major surgery, so if you do get a Java, and it is a male, please watch for this. It could be life threatening.

Macaques, in general, do not like changes in their routine or their surroundings. It stresses them badly. Javas are no exception.
This includes changes of People in their environment. A macaque will bond with you very deeply, and when separated from you will become depressed. Some have even died. Strangers coming and going will stress them, and because of their intense bond with you, they may be prone to attack a stranger who approaches either you or them, because they will see them as a threat. This applies to both male and female.

If you would like further information on Javas, you may contact me and mention Monkey Maddness...at MAMAMACAQUE@aol.com

Barbara

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Denise,

I "assume" by your post that you have not yet bought your Java. This is good. You need to get all the information you can regarding their behavior, not only in captivity, but in the wild as well. You will need to read up on all the issues so that you can make an informed decision. After doing so, you will be better prepared for what lies ahead. You may even change your mind. This would be preferable to bringing the Java home and then deciding you do not want or cannot handle them.
Java monkeys are MAcaques. Actually "Java" refers to one of the sub-species of the Long-Tailed Macaques, of whcih there are approximately 9 or 20 different macaques. They look similar and behave similarly, and are often all called JAvas. The actual Java comes from the Indonesian Island of Java. Males, at maturity are 15-20 pounds and females a little less. They are agile and fast. They have a long, useful tail, but it is not prehensile. They are intelligent and curious, and sometimes have temper tantrums. In captivity, they will need lots of space to swing and climb. They like to sleep up high off the ground. At full adulthood, they have some of the largest and longest Canines of the macaque family. Javas, as with other macaques, have 10 times their body weight in strength, which for a 15 pound Java realtes to the strength of a 150 pound man. They, being intelligent, will get bored easily and need lots of stimulation and interaction. Especially after puberty, they will mostly need the companionship of another of their species. As babies, they will need constant companionship, preferably actually ON their surrogate human parent, as they would be in the wild.
I have found that in captivity, male Javas have a tendency towards Hernias, whcih require major surgery, so if you do get a Java, and it is a male, please watch for this. It could be life threatening.

Macaques, in general, do not like changes in their routine or their surroundings. It stresses them badly. Javas are no exception.
This includes changes of People in their environment. A macaque will bond with you very deeply, and when separated from you will become depressed. Some have even died. Strangers coming and going will stress them, and because of their intense bond with you, they may be prone to attack a stranger who approaches either you or them, because they will see them as a threat. This applies to both male and female.

If you would like further information on Javas, you may contact me and mention Monkey Maddness...at MAMAMACAQUE@aol.com

Barbara

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Sure, please send me anything you know about any type of monkey.
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I think Java monkeys are from Java, right?

Hope that helps!
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I am about to buy an infant male Java Macaque monkey. I have a few questions that I hope someone can answer for me.

What are the proportions for mixing infant formular for monkeys?

How big are Java's feet as an infant? I want to buy booties ahead of time but don't know what size to buy.

When do infant Javas start teething and at what age do they have all their teeth especially the canine.

At what age do Javas begin to walk.

Has anyone had success in potty traininng their monkey? If so, caan you share your training methods.

My email address is: hazelm7@juno.com I have a difficult time logging onto this site.
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