How difficult is it to keep Ringtail?

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

What is the lifespan of Ringtail?

The average lifespan of Ringtail is About 7 years in the wild; up to 16 years recorded in captivity. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Ringtail get?

Ringtail typically reaches Head-body 30-42cm, tail 31-44cm, 0.7-1.5kg as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Ringtail?

Ringtail feeds on: Omnivore diet, poultry, insects, fruit and berries. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Ringtail?

The price of Ringtail 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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Ringtail

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Bassariscus astutus

A nocturnal procyonid of the arid south-western United States and Mexico. Head-body 30-42 cm with a long black-and-white ringed tail, 0.7-1.5 kg; ankles rotate over 180 degrees, making it an exceptional climber.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

18〜26℃

Lifespan

About 7 years in the wild; up to 16 years recorded in captivity

Size

Head-body 30-42cm, tail 31-44cm, 0.7-1.5kg

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Omnivore diet, poultry, insects, fruit and berries

About

The ringtail, described by Lichtenstein in 1830, is a small procyonid of the arid south-western United States, from Oregon and California through Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, and of Mexico from Baja California to Oaxaca. Its ankle joints rotate more than 180 degrees, and with the tail for balance it moves freely over rock faces and through trees. Nocturnal and solitary outside the breeding season. The diet is omnivorous - rodents, birds, reptiles and insects - with berries dominant in spring and summer. When threatened it releases a pungent secretion from the anal glands. Miners and settlers once kept it for pest control, earning it the nickname miner's cat, and it is said to tame readily. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern and it is not on CITES. In Japan it is rarely handled by exotic specialists and current availability needs checking.

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