Do serval cats make good house pets?

But do serval cats make good pets? No matter how domesticated they may become, a serval cat will always be a wild animal at heart and does not make a good pet.

What is it like own a serval cat?

While you may be able to acquire a serval cat from a breeder, they are considered wild cats. To own a serval cat, you must create a large, secure outdoor enclosure and provide a warm environment year-round. They will need to feed on whole prey food items and require veterinary care from an experienced exotics vet.

How much is a serval cat cost?

Most of the mid-size cats, like Servals and Caracals, cost $1700.00 to $2800.00 and Ocelots can run as high as $15,000.00. The more rare the cat, the higher the price.

How much is a serval cat?

The Serval counterpart F3 or F4 will cost between $3000 to $5000. So, if you take an average amount for the counterpart the total amount invested is $9000 just to start the breeding. However, in real, breeders start with two or three females generally and cost will go beyond $10k.

What does the Serval eat?

Servals eat a great variety of prey, including rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs, and insects. They catch much of their prey by leaping high into the air and pouncing. They have also been seen using their long forelimbs to reach into burrows or to hook fish out of the water.

How high can serval jump?

Servals are renowned for their athletic ability and agility, and will leap high to attack prey; they can leap 1–4 m horizontally and 3.5 m vertically (Webber 2004). Figure 2. Serval demonstrating a vertical jump of almost 2.5 metres.

Where do serval cats sleep?

They prefer areas of bush, tall grass, and dry reed beds near streams, but they are also found in high-altitude moorlands and bamboo thickets. They are found in most parts of Africa, with the exception of Central Equatorial Africa, the very Southern part of the continent, and the Sahara region.

What is a serval cat?

The serval cat is an African wild cat that is commonly found in the Sahara desert. Although considered a wild cat, many African serval owners have successfully domesticated it to become pets instead of the usual already-domesticated cats.

Can you own an African serval cat as a pet?

If you are planning to own a serval cat for a pet, first there are some things that you need to know. You can’t just own an African serval on a whim. There are some states that prohibit the ownership of African serval cats, and some require that you obtain a license to own one.

How many kittens can a serval give birth to?

Most females will give birth to only two kittens during each breeding period. Many breeders choose to mate a Serval with another domestic cat. In this case, a hybrid cat breed is born and is referred to as the Savannah Cat.

Is an African serval worth it?

An African Serval is worth it for countless reasons. Their color, temperament, size and rarity, they are the most unique domestic cats and the biggest amongst other domestic cats.   For more information, you can contact usdirectly. Fill in the contact form below to purchase a Servalor Savannah kitten!