Do OTTERS make good PETS?
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- OTTERS AS PETS?!? Maybe they are for you, maybe not! Find out in this video all about the Asian Small Clawed Otter, Mr. Chow! This is the smallest species of otter in the world! Would you be ok with constant pee on the floor? Biting? Loud whines? Find out in this super cute video with Mr. Chow ! :)
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I have a friend that lives on a sea yacht. An otter become friends with his lab. The otter comes in through the dog door, and jumps in the ocean during the day. It's funny. He's just as gentle as a dog.
that'd be a sight to stumble on. your dog hanging out all friendly with a random otter on your houseboat. hell, netflix might even buy the story as a tv show.
Yeah i lived on the river my lab loved them and thay loved him. Good old days. Otter are robers socks clothes any thing thay find yeah thay bite to
Dogs and Otters are related. Not surprising they get along so well.
NOW ISN'T THAT SWEET... 🙄🍰
@@asimian8500 otter noses and whiskers remind me of dog noses and whiskers.
If you're going to keep certain exotic animals as pets, just give them the type of happiness and comforts they'll never get in the wild, Kotaro and Hana get to swim in both their pool and the river and their owner even gives them birthday parties which they get excited for.
Kotaro and Hana are incredibly obese animals...
They get treated better than me🤣
U dumb asf animals are animals
Thats much easier said then done
Also otters are illegal to have as pets in most of the world if i understand correctly
@@fikamonster2564 That's true, Japan is one of the rare places where it's legal, though there are conditions and risks.
Kotsumet brought me here.
Me and you both.
This otter doesn't have the same cosy lifestyle.
LOL ME TOO
Same
Same
I love how an otter and possum are roommates and their neighbor is a raccoon
Biden's economy has hit everyone pretty hard, I guess.
if i had the money, the resources and the time, i would definitely own a few otters. i adore them.
There's a couple of Japanese RUclipsrs who own small clawed asian otters (the one I watch is called Kotsumet) and they're the closest I've seen to having an otter living in your home rather than an outdoor enclosure. They are very very well treated and cared for and they take them anywhere they are allowed. The male they own even knows tricks. I'd say they make good *selective* pets, as they are like a dog and cat combined that also need a large body of water to swim in. It is a lifestyle, like owning an alligator is one. They have captive bred ones since I think there's a couple breeders in Japan
Captain Atty and Otterman is another great channel
How about they're wild animals and shouldn't be kept as pets and should be left in the wild.
@@notthefather3919 That would apply to every single animal kept as a pet.
Also, animals kept as pets generally live longer, healthier, and less stressful lives.
@@notthefather3919 tf is your definition of wild lol. Even cats are wild then coz they have hunting instincts
Notthefather15 literly a stupid point humans used to be wild cats are wilf dogs were wild horses were wilf cows sheel pigs all have been wild before nothing is magicly not wild by nature itself creatures adapt to social enviroment thats how they survive if a species couodnt adapt to domestication would show a lack of social adaotation and that sort species would nit make it far before exstiction
The8r is no magic border between wild and not wildmits simply enviroment
Nice to see Rocket and Lyla had a good life in the multiverse
Cute lady: "Do Otters make good pets?"
Me: "Please say yes, please say yes!"
They make great pets but they are very very smart, the smarter than cats, they do crave attention tho, its best to get a male and female pair as in the wild they will almost never be alone and really need constant company to feel safe. You can train them to do all kinds of tricks, walk on a lead, and use a litter box without much issue. They do love fish the most but will eat most types of cat food and chicken/turky.
Nope.
Ok u need more of these videos of the otter and the possum. I can watch this all day. So cute
Hahaha I can make that happen 😂 -Katelyn
Same here
His cuteness level is over 9000!!
I want one! So adorable!
The otter is cute too :D
I came for adorable otter action now I'm just blindsided. "I got to check his blanket for scorpions" *then reaches right in as if that's not a big deal.* I beg your damn pardon😅
LMFAO 😂😂
😂😂 Gotta do what I gotta do!!! -Katelyn
.....and any 10 to 12 inch centipedes!
Hold up, what? Scorpions? Haha
Hi Katelyn 👋 I love it when your on Dav's videos!! You're a very knowledgeable person 😁 and so sweet 🥰
Thank you so so much!! Means a lot ♥️😍-Katelyn
I agree
One great thing about Otters that I have observed with Kotaro and Hana is that they are completely opposite from bored house cats in that they are interested in ~everything~. You can't go wrong buying toys for Otters, they are all over every new thing!
He reminds me ton a of a bigger ferret. I know what you mean about the way ferrets play - the rough and tumble play is important for mammals according to some studies by behaviourists at least from what I've heard in psych classes lol. You play with him exactly the way I used to play with my ferret! It's interesting to see it in animals from ferrets to otters to everything else. The noises are even similar, tho those jaws are a LOT bigger! Haha
Im always amazed how close to hands otter paws are.
Give their shoulders more flexability, and their front paws would be near identical to hands.
And they are really soft. Have had the joy of interacting with one in a zoo. Incredibly cute 😊
on some planets otters evolved into humans... well humanoids
Previous fur trapper here. Very cool family you have there. Hope they all do well. Thank you. Great video
When I saw the possum it reminded me of my possum fur sweaters. Love the video
Your genuine giggle is so adorable and a testament of how much you love your animal friends :) 😋😁😆
Cringe
Mr. Chow is lovely and I'm glad he has you to take care of him. Only very few people can provide what otters need, they're certainly not for the average pet owner or income! I love them, but I would never try keeping one. There are a couple of RUclips otter channels that do a great job and others that don't - it's good to know the difference.
You also need to keep them in at least groups of 2 (Mr Chow is an exception as a rescue of course!).
Seeing a otter melts my heart
Aww, he is gorgeous but we already have a cat who has a lot of those behaviors. I would only consider an otter if I was close to water.
I see there is a Japanese guy with a pair in his house too. Super endearing but also a lot of work.Thanks for filling in some details about them.
Adorable. I used to work part-time at the San Diego Zoo, and the otters were the most fun.
Otterly impressive. Eeriely similar to feline habits without the scratching. I have a tortie
Otters make cute 🥰 noises even when they want something.
They sound like meowing cats when they want something.
1:32 Otter and raccoon. Just saw Gurdians of the Galaxy Vol.3...
Just got crazy deja Vu when I saw that enclosure. I didn't catch you said phoenix at the beginning. I've been here. IVE MET MR CHOW!
Katelyn is an absolute cutie, would love to see more of her
Very cute, very pleasant... I know a guy who's been around otters for a couple of decades and one time - chomp otter bit through two of his fingers.
Got a ferret when i was 18, didn't know anything so i raised her like a dog. Yup, went out to poo and came right back in. No fence. No enclosure. Sammy weasel lived 12 years. Old i am told.
Hey guys, I'm new. She is cute and I love her freckles lol but I love the way she talked about her animals, can't wait to see more and yes I've subscribed. :)
Sounds like you are repressed
"Our grumpy racoon". Geeze, I can't imagine why..
Stopped by, as I see you are talking about one of my favorite animals on the planet, and had to check it out.
Your knowledge and care/love of this awesome creature is commenable and quite laudable.
Mr Chow is did not disappoint, and was a howl to watch. "No leash"... right on Mr Chow.
Wishing you, Mr Chow and all the animals health and happiness.
He needs a miniature pinscher to play with, as min pins are super-high energy and will play constantly.
Otter owners parade their pets around on leads or go swimming with them, then share their pictures online. But these jolly photos mask a trade that is doing a lot of damage. Even before they became fashionable companions for humans, Asia’s wild otters faced plenty of threats. Their habitats are disappearing. They have long been hunted for their coats, or culled by farmers who wish to prevent them feasting on fisheries. The pet trade, which began picking up in the early 2000s but appeared to accelerate a few years ago, has made things worse. The numbers of wild Asian small-clawed otters and smooth-coated otters, two species that are in highest demand, have declined by at least 30% in the three decades to 2019.
I know of the y-tube video makers you refer to, but I understand why they are doing this. It’s not to glorify having the ASC otter as a pet, but actually it’s just the opposite. They want people to see exactly what kind of commitment is involved. Most of these people are legally classified as permitted keepers of an endangered species with the goal of preventing extinction, and educating the public as to the extensive care required, why it is not a good idea to have as a common pet, and obviously they try very hard to give these otters a really good life, they go way beyond basic food, water and shelter. Monetary donations are appreciated by these keepers, as being responsible for their food, vet bills, environmental requirements, mental stimulation requirements, etc… are not cheap. These folks have taken on a life time job caring for these otters with great dedication and intentions. Also, with humans taking over the planet we share with all non humans, 4 footed, 2 legged, 8 legged, (you get it) we are driving these poor creatures out of their natural habitats, so we can lay asphalt roads, gas stations & Walgreens on damned near every block, line those city blocks with concrete sidewalks on both sides of the asphalt, houses 15’ apart, so the Donald trumps of the world can out build each other with a higher complex than the last one, fill the lakes, rivers, & oceans with our waste, and then you wonder why certain people take on the responsibility of caring for wild animals? We humans need to change our ways of living on this planet that is not just ours alone! We MIGHT have the highest order of thinking, but we are the most self centered, self destructive, and slow learners of all beings on the planet!
Let’s see - loss of natural habitat; hunted for fur; culled by farmers; kept as pets. The better choice seems obvious if these are the only available choices.
Aren't you cute with that big smile, and all those freckles. An animal lover as well.
that otter is living the life. Lives way better than I do
A very important thing to keep in mind is that, unlike other pets, otters are NOT domesticated!
They havent been bred and kept as pets or work animals for generations.
So no matter, an otter is closer to a wild animal then a pet.
Luckily otters, and most mustelids, are naturally fitting pets and work animals. Less then dogs, cats, horses, etc. But still close.
Ferrets for instance are mustelids that are fully domesticated and bred by humans for mouse andcrabbit hunting. They dont exist by nature, but cause of our breeding.
Otters are not domesticated though, or only very recently.
They are also the most intelligent of the mustelids, so need more time and more attention.
An otter comes close to the level of a parrots in need for attention and mental stimulation.
In the end, otters make good, but very challanging pets.
Bot because they havent been domesticated for generation yet, and because they need a lot of attention, socializing and mental stimulation.
Kotaro and Hana are not wild at all.
I think it's pretty unethical to keep an otter as a pet. Unless you are literally a rehabilitation animal hospital or something, things should be living in the wild.
@@wilsonrawlin8547 yeah well they have been domesticated against their will. They are not supposed to be pets
@@michaelcorcoran8768
So were wolves/canines thousands of years ago. Felines as well.
That’s such a cute pet
Definitely needs another otter..world's most social animal can't be left single.
Yea, I agree, but they seem to be doing what they can to compensate. It is one of the nice things about Otters that they do get along well with a lot of other animals.
Mr Chow is adorable
Katelyn is an absolute cutie, would love to see more of her. Hristos a Inviat!!! Happy Easter!!!.
Omg I love your intro logo is soooooo good....I really enjoyed this video !! Had to leave a comment and let ya know !!!
This just showed up on my you tube screen, I love small clawed otters, they can be loud, but there,so adorable and interactive.
I've wanted one or two since I was a child! Funny to have been recommended to watch this. I'll watch this often. Thank you so much 😍
I have always had a special place in my heart for otters. I would love to have one as a pet but my Springer Spaniel is a very jealous dog. Thanks for showing how to care for one.
What a cute little squeaky boy he is!
I don't know why but Mr. Chow reminds me so strongly of my Nana's pure breed Chihuahua. They both just give me the same vibe.
Hahahaha yes - Katelyn
He's a adorable, but it's so sad that he's so lonely.he's all by himself. I hope you find this beautiful otter a play, mate.
Your Intro Is Awesome.
Lady, you named him Mr. Chow? Like Me. Chow in the hangover? I🤣😁
1:32 Ayo is that rocket?
0:14 the chicken:" *grunts* mfs wasn't finna make me into no food"😒
🤣🤣🤣🤣
“And if I told you that Wolverines made good house pets, would you believe me?”
- Del Griffith
When I see Mr.Chow, I directly think...."I'm Mr. Chow, and that's my name. That name again is Mr. Chow!"......for those unaware of the reference, it's from when Homer bought a snow plow and opened a business....quite a funny episode of the Simpsons
Excellente chente
I want an otter now
It's funny to see how he plays with your hand, my cat does the exact same! ^^
Very nicely done!
I love otters, they are the hoot
I traveled through Australia for roughly eight weeks a few years ago. It was an awesome trip, but also, I woke up twice to scorpions underneath my tent. First one crawled up my leg before I realized and I only noticed it was a scorpion after I'd brushed it off. Oops. Luckily, I wasn't stung...
Are otters particularly susceptible to certain infections? Also, is there a risk of salmonella or campylobacter from raw chicken for otters?
Too. Cute I love Mr Chow's water inclosure it's hard life for this otter LoL 🥰 love her hair nice video 👍
Make sure there is no scorpions picks up blanket like it's nothing to fling em 😂😂😂😂 I couldn't!!!
No mention of the smell. I heard they can be quite musky too, especially when compared to their more domesticated counterparts.
Well we can not deny that they make CUTE PETS that’s for sure!
Remind me never to live somewhere where i’d have to check there are no scorpions in the blankets.
When I was 17 or 18, I was at a friend's house (trailer) in Central Florida. I felt a bug land on my neck, and tried to swat it away like I would have with most southern creepy crawlies. The scorpion dug in it's claws so my attempt to swat it caused it to entrench and aggro. Fucker stung my neck like four times. By far the worst insect sting I've ever felt.
Holy crap, Now I want an Otter!
We need a colab with Clint's Reptiles on this!
Cutest sight of my whole life. The otter is pretty cute also.
Otters should not be kept as pets, especially alone. Otters need other otters.
Then get 2 otters😊
Ok, so the answer is no, apparently, considering the likelihood of a normal citizen owning enough property for a stone habitat and running river inside a large enclosure in their back yard, not to mention the expensive upgrades in the house for containment and structural protection. And the animal hasn't eaten yet, so let's talk about expense to feed him raw chicken everyday.
Just discovered your channel. Love it. You rock! Liked and subscribed.
What a beautiful animal!
Thanks for sharing your joy with us!!!
I feel like the short answer is "no, otters don't make good pets".
The longer answer seems more like "otters are not easy to care for and have specialised needs, if you want to care for otters you need to be really serious about it, be well educated about them and be well prepared".
If I had the money to not have to work, I would own a few. I would certainly take at least a full year learning before I did, though.
There’re few YT channels from Japan where people own otters as pets. From what’s shown in those vids it’s extremely fun and entertaining, iWorks go further and say it’s a next level pet. So playful, cute, funny and great swimmers. That’s where it might be a little extra work as well cause daily swimming it’s necessary for them to maintain good health so that means you’ll have to adapt yourself and your house to that. An area to dry them up will be needed, etc. conclusion: I would totally have otter as pet❣️
Bro that little guy winked at the end 😂
I want to know how I get put in the same habitat enclosure with Katelyn lol
that reminds me I need to check my blankets for scorpions as well.
Aww, Mr. Chow.
Was in the news recently that 2 women suffered injuries after an otter attacked them in a river
Damn, that otter has a better life than most humans
new to the channel. Just want to say, boss lady is so pretty. glad to be here. 🥰
The first thing I thought was "No, not good pets...but they are fantastic at being otters"
All of the otters are cute little animals.
Wow i just watched your video in the Dodo and i automatically search "otter pet" and this shows up
Super kind soul… yes you are❤️
The possum seems friendly and subdued, the otter seems hyper and bitey
I do the same thing as Mr Chow when i go to the bathroom he is so cute.
very cool - you and otters . keep goin :)
Honestly, I have no intention of getting an otter, nor do I know why I'm here. But I guess I'm here for the ride
Wonder how he would do with another one, from those two that have their own channel, seems they love socializing with eachother, most of the time anyways lol
Haven't watch the video yet but I'm going to guess not. It's like keeping an aquatic wolverine in your house.
Just reminded me of that film about a guy who ends up with an otter in central London. I think it’s called Ring of bright water.
Quite a good little movie if I’m remembering right.
Look up how even the zoo where otters and Orangutans cohabit, the apes can have trouble dealing with otter energy.
Idk if putting the raccon enclosure next to the sea otter enclosure was an intentional refference but it reminds me of rocket and lilla from guardians of the galaxy 3
Old boy! You can see his age through his face 😄. 9:45 being an obligate carnivore, what are your thoughts on owners feeding their pet otters kibbles? Guess they fall in the similar category of house cats. Thanks in advance.
Hristos a Inviat!!! Happy Easter!!!
everytime i see a small clawed otter - i do want one as a pet xD
I am so sorry, will pray for you, just remember young otters in the wild have a high death rate also, losing one does not necessarily mean you did something wrong. Just listen to the best vets you can find but try not to blame yourself if you are following the best advice and still lose one, I know it's heartbreaking 💔
I love otters like Mr. Chow!🦦
Lol Mister Chao is the perfect name for dude-boy