How difficult is it to keep Common Genet?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Common Genet?

The average lifespan of Common Genet is Up to about 13 years (in captivity). With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Common Genet get?

Common Genet typically reaches Head-body 43-55cm, tail 33-52cm, 1-3kg (about 2kg average) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Common Genet?

Common Genet feeds on: Carnivore diet, poultry, insects, some fruit. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Common Genet?

The price of Common Genet varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Common Genet

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Genetta genetta

A nocturnal viverrid carnivore of Africa and south-west Europe. Head-body 43-55 cm with a ringed tail almost as long, weighing about 2 kg. Solitary and an agile climber.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

18〜26℃

Lifespan

Up to about 13 years (in captivity)

Size

Head-body 43-55cm, tail 33-52cm, 1-3kg (about 2kg average)

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Carnivore diet, poultry, insects, some fruit

About

The common genet, described by Linnaeus in 1758, is a small viverrid carnivore found across Africa north of the Sahara, in the savanna zones south of it down to southern Africa, and along the Arabian Peninsula. It was introduced long ago to the Iberian Peninsula and southern France, where it is established and spreading into Italy. The slender body is grey with black spots and the tail, nearly as long as the body, carries black rings. Nocturnal and crepuscular, it is most active after sunset and lives alone. The diet is broad: small mammals, lizards, birds and eggs, amphibians, arthropods such as centipedes and scorpions, and fruit. Gestation is about 78 days with litters of 1-3. Captive animals have lived 13 years. In the Mediterranean it was historically kept semi-domesticated for rodent control. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern and it is not on CITES. Strong scent marking, nocturnal habits and great agility make it a demanding pet, and in Japan it is only rarely offered by exotic specialists.

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