What is a Coatimundi?
Coatimundi are members of the raccoon family. We are also know as also known as Brazilian aardvarks, Mexican tejón, hog-nosed coons, pizotes, and snookum bears. I am a cross between a white nosed coati and a red coati.

Where did I come from?
I was born in captivity but Coatis are natives of South and Central America and can occasionally be in the south western states of the USA. We can live just about anywhere and can be found in the rainforest, in the mountains or in the grasslands.

How big do I grow?
When fully grown I will be as big as a large housecat. On average Coatis are about 12inches tall at the shoulder, up to 27 inches long and weigh between 6.6 and 18lbs. I have a long flexible snout and a keen sense of smell for sniffing out snacks and a long tail that is used for balance. When Coati travel in packs, we hold our tails up so we can see each other in long grass.

What do I eat?
I am an omnivore, which means I eat both plants and animals. In the wild coati eat fruit, nuts and plants as well as eggs, insects and small mammals. I will eat almost anything you do. My favorite foods are apples, grapes and dog food. We are very polite dinner guests and eat our food with our paws, not with our nose in a bowl like a dog or a cat.

How long will I live?
In the wild about 7 years but we can live up to 15 years in captivity. I am six months old, I am litter trained.

Do Coatis need vaccines?
Yes, I have already had rabies vaccine plus cat and dog distemper vaccines. I have been dewormed also need regular heartworm prevention. I also have a microchip to prevent me from getting lost.

Do Coatis make good pets?
I am litter trained and used to living indoors. Coati are very intelligent and inquisitive so you need child locks on your cupboards if you want to keep me out. We like to climb and play so an outdoor run is ideal as long as there is somewhere warm to hide in cold weather. Unlike raccoons we are active during the day and sleep during the night. We like to sleep in trees or raised nesting platforms.

How do Coati communicate?
You can tell our moods by the different chirping, snorting, or grunting sounds we make. We also use posture to convey simple messages; for example, hiding my nose between my front paws is a sign for submission.