when i finish university and get my own place i really want to adopt a serval i have ever since i found out about them when i was like 13 how do you go about it? and also do you have to have any requirements i.e no children or large garden etc.??
I might have the opportunity to rescue a serval, but I'd like input from someone with experience who has no stake in giving me an animal. Can you give me any tidbits from your experiences?
@DoubleHeIix Lots of space to play. They are very high energy, and they can be very intimidating for most people. They hiss and growl and grunt, their ears move around alot, but this is often simply them 'talking' to you. You cannot declaw them (in fact I believe most places, if servals are allowed to be there, it is actually illegal to do so). They are not for the sedentary, as they do love to be walked, they love backyards or play pens and such. They are not really 'domesticated' animals
@DoubleHeIix ..continued from prior comment. While they do well in a loving, active home, they do have many more 'wild' instincts - as in being very high energy. They are nocturnal creatures primarily.
I'm sure they could be dangerous, but if cared for properly they are no more dangerous then a typical house cat. They seem quite a bit more intelligent too.
oh i love this cat, but the thought of it not using the litter box puts me off awww :( . plus im sure it requires lots of dedication, understanding and patience to live with such a lovely creature. i hope people consider things carefully before making such any rash decisions to get one. thanks for the info.
I dont think my 3 servals like asking me for MY breakfast because first one grabs one piece of my egg and when I look at him another of my servals get my egg and I look at them both and the same thing and when there done they hiss at me... LOL
@ Pofkam that is such a horrible thing to say....you don't know this person or what has happened to them...what if she had a husband that recently died...how miserable are you to search random youtube videos and make comments like that...seriously...get out of your parents basement...get a job...and stop being such and asshole...armchair warrior...
agreed, or maybe her husband just isn't attached to the serval like she is. he could at work. my dad is asleep during the day because he litterally works at 11:00pm to 9:00am. pofkam doesn't know the reason her husband isn't in the video. this "pofkam" doesn't doesn't now crap. glad we agree on that =)
His collar looks tight!!. Is that a good diet for him? why isn't he making more little servals? isnt he an endangered species yet with all the fighting and habitat destruction in Africa?
servals aren't endangered. servals actually behave well when they get treats like this. she probably doesn't feed him this all the time. maybe this is something he gets once in a blue moon for being good.
he/she would tell by the tone in my voice and my body language that i wasn't playing..don't get me wrong..i love animals..and don't hurt them..but i will make sure it knows who is boss...now playful hit to my hand would be ok and fun and i would play all day with the cat.. :-)
you could yell, hit, or kick a million times, and it would only have 2 effects.
one:the Serval thinks you playing. it doesn't matter about body language. it will attack. if you really know about these animals that you would agree
two:the Serval get really scared to the point that it will never be near you and will try to defend them-selves when you are near. servals think you want to cause it real harm if you constantly hit it for begging or playing. you shouldn't rough house either
I wouldn't have imagined a cat liking bagels and cream cheese. But then again, my dog loved Heinz Hamburger Dill pickles, carrots and french fries, so go figure.
It seems you have done a good job with this "WILD" animal, but need I remind everyone the tons of domesticated animals that are homeless & die in shelters everyday!!!!!! ADOPT at animal shelters, leave the "WILD" in the WILD!!!
I hope you realize that a lot of these "WILD" animals are actually adopted from shelters as well. I definitely recommend adopting animals from shelters rather than buying from pet stores, as I have volunteered at shelters before. I know several people with wild animals at their house and they also have adopted several domestic animals as well.
Oh and furthermore, I don't think it's dirty. You fed him his piece and you ate yours. That's way better than I am-- My cats just walk up and bite my food with a great sense of entitlement.
my cats all love to do this! they eat everything. last night they even ate asparagus...and my black one taught herself to delicately shell soy beans and eat corn. the youngest kitten loves bread and muffins.
A serval is cheeper the a hybrid, and much nicer. $2000-$2500 is what you will probubly pay for one, which is not to bad, considering they live long, 20+ years and are just amazing. Hybrids can cost up to $5000, maybe even more.
But Servals cost much more to feed, and there's always the chance you may need emergency vet bills if they eat something. They also tend to never be 100% litterbox trained, while savannahs are tought by their domestic moms to use the litter box, and dont eat as much and can be fed regular high quality pet food.
@anto1982 some are! These animals are capable of biting through bones. This one is trained. But you will most likely get very hurt if you just out of the blue get a wild one.
Great cat. But I'll never understand why people let them get on the counter or table. I mean they walk into their toilet, scratch around and then jump on your counter where you prepare food or on the table where you eat it. Would you take a dump in the toilet stir it up and then go make a sandwich without washing your hands?
You have a wonderful relationship. He looks very dedicated to you. My savannah's daddy is a serval. Not everyone can deal with bigger cats. you did well.
He is gorgeous! I have a cub that is being born in the next couple weeks that I am purchasing. Fingers crossed that everything goes well, we all know how things can go wrong! Especially with a serval breeding!
I once knew a guy who kept an Ocelot as a pet. I like domestic cats, even aggressive, bitchy ones, and I am willing to take a nip here and a scratch there for the pleasure of their company, but the Ocelot made me very nervous. It just seemed too dangerous. Do Servals have the musculature, claws, teeth to be that kind of dangerous to people?
Beautiful cat. Pareceu-me que você falou português brasileiro em um ponto. :)
I have two Maine Coons, they are quite smaller, but very tender and lovely like your Serval. I understand that Servals can get very destructive in the house, don't they?
Beautiful relationship between the two of you. I had to laugh when the two of you were wrestling over the plastic bag. I go through that with my girl, Callie, on a daily basis, lol. Especially grocery bags. She wants to see what is in every bag. :o)
Your reason for getting this animal shouldnt be becaus it " sick" or " cool". Its like saying you want it because you want to show it to your friends.
Primero necesitarías tener muuucho dinero. Luego, averiguar si donde vives estos "gatitos" son legales. En algunos lugares está prohibido tener uno porque están clasificados como animales salvajes. luego tendrías que contactarte con un criador... y ver si te venden uno. Como todavía no hay muchos los criadores a veces se ponen en exquisitos a quién le venden. :P
Soy de Argentina no se si estan permitidos,o nadie tendria q saber q tengo uno!!! en cuanto al precio son bastante caros,y no se si hay criaderos por aca,!!!
Yo también soy de Argentina, pero creo que no están permitidos acá... son muy quisquillosos en aduana en cuanto a los animales exóticos. Los servales son nativos de África, así que te podés hacer a una idea...
En cuanto a precio, están entre dos mil quinientos y diez mil dólares, así que sacá la cuenta cuánto sería en pesos... más los costos de importación, y de cuidados (que generalmente superan los costos de adiquisición) ...Son animales salvajes y requieren de mucho cuidado.
What i want to know is it safe to owne on, people say there to wild and can go crazy and claw your face of, id actually like to talk to an owner of one and get some more details
talk to a breeder if your serious about getting one they will have the answers you seek....well they will if they are a breeder you would actually want to buy from
No, Servals are fully wild stock. Savannahs come from interbreeding Servals and domestic cats, and Bengals are the product of domestic and Asian Leopard mating.
He doesn't usually eat people food. He is extremely picky about his food. Although he appears in the video to be willing to eat the whole muffin, in reality, he won't. I just feed him very small bites in order to keep him interested. In fact, he usually tells me that my food is not fit for even me to eat it as he trys to attack it and beat it to death.
I would never find Kobi frustrating, as I happen to live with a domesticated descendant of servals. Great personality, much like my Spike-man. Dunno what Kobi planned to do with the muffins after he got them. It's like, "Ha! I got your muffins! Err... now what....?" Would they attempt to urinate/psray/deficate in water, similar to a bengal? Is that possible? It sounds silly but if possible, toilet training could solve spraying.
I think the only way that I personally could live with a serval and keep everybody 100% happy would be to have a really gigantic outdoor enclosure that is heated, with a roof, and plenty of shade and things to do. And I'd have to have a big enough backyard where this, and my family/friends will all fit. Maybe like an extension off of a house or something... I'm starting to get more comfortable with people keeping them as pets now, but it should be a rare sight.
Kobi is a boy. He is very fascinating to deal with but just as frustrating also. He is very clever and outsmarts me most of the time. He just doesn't understand that the rules of the house were meant to protect him not limit his fun.
I love all your videos of your Serval. He/She seems so friendly. I'm on a waiting list to get one. Can you give me your opinion, both pros and cons...I want more than a breeders opinion
They are very difficult to keep as housepets. They want to chew on everything and are very destructive. It's like a 90 lb dog chewing on everything but they are harder to discourage than a dog. They also do not have good litterbox habits. Mine uses his most of the time (80-90%) but when a 30 lb cat pees wherever he wants to it makes a mess and destroys furniture, carpet, etc.
My 65% F1 is super demanding as well. Last time I was trying to prepare a steak she ended up with half of it. Though, shes not as nice about it as your serval. hahaha I fear for my life if I tell her no. hehe j/k
I am considering getting a serval or F2 Savannah and would love your opinion on owning one both pros and cons.Based on your videos you appear to have a lot of knowledge.
I would recommend a Savannah. They are more expensive in the early generations but savannahs have the litterbox habits of a domestic cat and are much easier to care for.
wow i never seen like this animal stay for food long time servals r soo good i like it so and she wass good person she know how to take of nimals thats grad world
for people with questions i am in love with this pet though never saw one i have been rooting through the net for information on them and from what i read if raised properly from a baby they are very nice and have the same playfulness as a regular house cat. they sell for about 2500 USD, i dont know the legality of different states or countries but one site said they are a domestic cat raised as pets now. look up the serval called dagger to see how friendly around little kids they can be.
I am pretty sure they are illegal in any state without having one of those wild cat license things. They do breed servals with domestic cats to make Savannah's. From what I've read, Savannah's are alot more than $2,500 USD though. I agree, with the proper upbringing like this woman in the video, they would make a good pet. But I'm sure they require alot of attention. I think the problem is many people would not raise them correctly and we'd end up with serval strays which could be dangerous.
Yes, Savannah's come from Serval as Bengels come from Asian Leopards. Both exquisite, amazing breeds. F1's being the direct offspring from a Serval/Domestic. Breeding and F1 with a domestic gives you an F2 and so forth. The further away you get from the wild the bigger the number. F3, F4 etc...All beautiful of course and expensive.
There is a problem with servals ending up in rescues because their owners either could not or would not continue to care for them. They do not accept a new owner well. They bond to the people who raise them.
when i finish university and get my own place i really want to adopt a serval i have ever since i found out about them when i was like 13 how do you go about it? and also do you have to have any requirements i.e no children or large garden etc.??
nojolie 2 months ago
Great video. Love dem cats, but the music is distracting. Re-Post?
tpjl25 5 months ago
Kinda cute.But cats are just like dogs.. even these cats.. they need to be trained and have manners and boundaries!
notyourgirlever 8 months ago
you should do youtube live!
XxServalcat24xX 9 months ago
It does not look more than a year old and all ready getting agressive just wait and you will be calling the Big Cat Rescue people
dumb7890 9 months ago
did you clean that counter afterwards?? O_O
dendara100 9 months ago
this made me CRY 0.o
yakyak515 10 months ago
I might have the opportunity to rescue a serval, but I'd like input from someone with experience who has no stake in giving me an animal. Can you give me any tidbits from your experiences?
FascistFemale 10 months ago
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GOD BLESS YOU !
babyhsieh 10 months ago
@:49 Thank was soooo sweet.
the8to5exodus 10 months ago
without words..wonderful..
78lally 11 months ago
I think your Serval just couldn't believe it wasn't butter.
GuyofManyHobbies 11 months ago 5
GOD BLESS YOU
MrVampiredog 1 year ago
How much do they eat? What food do they like? Is there any special needs they have?
DoubleHeIix 1 year ago
@DoubleHeIix Lots of space to play. They are very high energy, and they can be very intimidating for most people. They hiss and growl and grunt, their ears move around alot, but this is often simply them 'talking' to you. You cannot declaw them (in fact I believe most places, if servals are allowed to be there, it is actually illegal to do so). They are not for the sedentary, as they do love to be walked, they love backyards or play pens and such. They are not really 'domesticated' animals
mushumushushoe 1 year ago
@DoubleHeIix ..continued from prior comment. While they do well in a loving, active home, they do have many more 'wild' instincts - as in being very high energy. They are nocturnal creatures primarily.
mushumushushoe 1 year ago
I'm sure they could be dangerous, but if cared for properly they are no more dangerous then a typical house cat. They seem quite a bit more intelligent too.
zombieeddie 1 year ago
were can i get one????
lleann100 1 year ago
he is FREAKING CUTE!!!!!))
elena864 1 year ago
This animal will develop diabetes on such a diet.
NekroStevo 1 year ago
i agree anto1982
xXmikizzXx 1 year ago
are they good wh dogs?
112887db 1 year ago
oh i love this cat, but the thought of it not using the litter box puts me off awww :( . plus im sure it requires lots of dedication, understanding and patience to live with such a lovely creature. i hope people consider things carefully before making such any rash decisions to get one. thanks for the info.
jaeT2 1 year ago
wow I thought my cat was annoying sometimes.
CAlex6977 1 year ago
He ate all/most of your breakfast, lol.
nes11727 1 year ago
I dont think my 3 servals like asking me for MY breakfast because first one grabs one piece of my egg and when I look at him another of my servals get my egg and I look at them both and the same thing and when there done they hiss at me... LOL
Chococat2751 1 year ago
Who is washing dishes? :D
linny1111 1 year ago
aww he looks so pretty and u can tell he loves u.
SCREWSTUNNA069 1 year ago
where can those cats get buyed :)?
SetelliSuk 1 year ago
where can those cat's get buyed :)?
SetelliSuk 1 year ago
He is very beautiful!!! May I ask how much was he??? I love to have one!
franciscanschicago 1 year ago
I want one:(
MsAnchovie 1 year ago
This Serval is Absolutley Beautiful! And I love the song that you added with your video, May I ask what the name of the song is and who sings it?
bobthefrog24 1 year ago
@bobthefrog24 Angelique Kidjo "We Are One"...it's in the credits of the video =]
i3aby913 1 year ago
What breed is it? So beautiful :)
Kashif314 1 year ago
hi!! i love serval but i live in singapore, so i can't keep him!!
darkass94 1 year ago
English muffin taste the best :D I usually make it with an egg scramble with milk and add a kraft cheese slice mmm
Ebrech 1 year ago
Amazing animal
1BustedMyth 1 year ago
This is annoying to watch
illuminadi 1 year ago
Your serval seems very affectionate. Does she ever sit in your lap and let you pet her? She's very pretty.
Howlinatthemoon 1 year ago
Ah.. leave Big Cat Rescue alone. They might not share the same opinions as you, but they do great work for big cats in need!
CatLadyDee 1 year ago
dont think thats good 4 him to eat
lozdamo 1 year ago
you're so lucky!!! I want a serval !!!
Elahina 1 year ago
:17 attack! so cute :)
VxbloodheartxV 1 year ago
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get a husband!
pofkam 1 year ago
@ Pofkam that is such a horrible thing to say....you don't know this person or what has happened to them...what if she had a husband that recently died...how miserable are you to search random youtube videos and make comments like that...seriously...get out of your parents basement...get a job...and stop being such and asshole...armchair warrior...
InKedBig 1 year ago 3
agreed, or maybe her husband just isn't attached to the serval like she is. he could at work. my dad is asleep during the day because he litterally works at 11:00pm to 9:00am. pofkam doesn't know the reason her husband isn't in the video. this "pofkam" doesn't doesn't now crap. glad we agree on that =)
twilightluver919 1 year ago
u're feeding a $20,000 cat England McMuffins!?!?
JimiCrack216 1 year ago
the cat isn't that expensive. servals are around $2,000. if you have one that you paid $20,000 for, than you were ripped off.
twilightluver919 1 year ago
His collar looks tight!!. Is that a good diet for him? why isn't he making more little servals? isnt he an endangered species yet with all the fighting and habitat destruction in Africa?
emailmemrstara 1 year ago
why isn't he free and being a serval?
krissurbrook 1 year ago 2
servals aren't endangered. servals actually behave well when they get treats like this. she probably doesn't feed him this all the time. maybe this is something he gets once in a blue moon for being good.
twilightluver919 1 year ago
that cat would have only slapped at my face one time..then he would have learned his lesson
n4sir804 1 year ago
if you mean hitting it back, then you would be in a bit of a pickle. servals like it when ou fight back because they think you're playing.
twilightluver919 1 year ago
he/she would tell by the tone in my voice and my body language that i wasn't playing..don't get me wrong..i love animals..and don't hurt them..but i will make sure it knows who is boss...now playful hit to my hand would be ok and fun and i would play all day with the cat.. :-)
n4sir804 1 year ago
you could yell, hit, or kick a million times, and it would only have 2 effects.
one:the Serval thinks you playing. it doesn't matter about body language. it will attack. if you really know about these animals that you would agree
two:the Serval get really scared to the point that it will never be near you and will try to defend them-selves when you are near. servals think you want to cause it real harm if you constantly hit it for begging or playing. you shouldn't rough house either
twilightluver919 1 year ago
mmmm...i like to play with animals...but i surely dont want to scare him
n4sir804 1 year ago
I wouldn't have imagined a cat liking bagels and cream cheese. But then again, my dog loved Heinz Hamburger Dill pickles, carrots and french fries, so go figure.
Really beautiful spotty cat, though.
skeilak 1 year ago
yo that cat punched you in the face!
psweezy 2 years ago
so sexyy i want a serval or serval f5 mix
tcox7 2 years ago
wow, beautiful serval! I want an F1 or F2 Savannah but i live in Georgia and practically every pet and their mother are illegal here. poop :(
gotta get out of this state!! lol
Noirabu 2 years ago
I love this video
vazzykiller 2 years ago
It seems you have done a good job with this "WILD" animal, but need I remind everyone the tons of domesticated animals that are homeless & die in shelters everyday!!!!!! ADOPT at animal shelters, leave the "WILD" in the WILD!!!
sell4les 2 years ago
I hope you realize that a lot of these "WILD" animals are actually adopted from shelters as well. I definitely recommend adopting animals from shelters rather than buying from pet stores, as I have volunteered at shelters before. I know several people with wild animals at their house and they also have adopted several domestic animals as well.
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carmenlee87 2 years ago
Have you trained him or has he trained you?
PinkPunkyKat 2 years ago 25
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Bread for a serval? You should have taken out meat... I raised a serval we both know if the meat comes out what happens... Servals are not pets!
Odette3227 1 year ago
I love the headbutt at 0:49! So cute!
Nessule 2 years ago 2
Oh and furthermore, I don't think it's dirty. You fed him his piece and you ate yours. That's way better than I am-- My cats just walk up and bite my food with a great sense of entitlement.
seraphdarknon 2 years ago
my cats all love to do this! they eat everything. last night they even ate asparagus...and my black one taught herself to delicately shell soy beans and eat corn. the youngest kitten loves bread and muffins.
seraphdarknon 2 years ago
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Mmm...hygienic. Remind me never to eat at your house.
akaemzybabe 2 years ago
^.^ my kitty steals my food too dont feal bad :P
ginia100 2 years ago
AAAAAUUUURRRRRGGGGHHHHH that is too cute!!!
tmason187 2 years ago
Nice soundtrack! Is it from Lion king? Good apeitite to you both!
Zblj1987 2 years ago 6
0:49 - 0:53
so fcking cute.!!!
cepacol06 2 years ago 3
D: das a big kitty!
strosse 2 years ago
Serval eating human food??
That's very unusual, coz they usually only eat meat and fish. I can't imagine a serval eating starch.
vincecharus 2 years ago
how could i get a serval cat? maybe an 51 or f2 breed? i really want a pure serval but i dont have the money.
soccerninja02 2 years ago
F1 costs 2 - 5 times as much as a serval.
psycotria 2 years ago
A serval is cheeper the a hybrid, and much nicer. $2000-$2500 is what you will probubly pay for one, which is not to bad, considering they live long, 20+ years and are just amazing. Hybrids can cost up to $5000, maybe even more.
SuperleggeraVW 2 years ago
But Servals cost much more to feed, and there's always the chance you may need emergency vet bills if they eat something. They also tend to never be 100% litterbox trained, while savannahs are tought by their domestic moms to use the litter box, and dont eat as much and can be fed regular high quality pet food.
Henrika16 2 years ago 2
Although knowing this, I still want a serval when I can afford to take care of it :)
Henrika16 2 years ago 2
leave lisa alone okay! she's having fun with her serval cat kobi!! and she also is a vet work thats how she got him
Starangelica 2 years ago 3
i got a serval like that its cost like 2.500+ (baby)
sebasinfire 2 years ago
4;54 Scary!
bogoto123 2 years ago
are they safe to have as pets or is there a risk
OMGCRAZY95 2 years ago
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Safe if you train them right and you should probably declaw them as kittens unless you want to be ripped to pieces!
whitewolfdemon14 2 years ago
All pets have risks. And yes, a serval can f you up if it wants to.
Grak70 2 years ago
I've bought 3 of them for 2,300 each. they run 1,500- 3,500 hope i helped.
RsBarrowsxPure 2 years ago
wow hes a big boy
Z32luver 2 years ago
I'm not an expert, but I don't think you should be feeding a wildcat english muffins. Their normal diet is raw meat.
blowtorchacurlyfry1 2 years ago
Read the thread...
psycotria 2 years ago
how much does a cat like that cost?
hish911 2 years ago
can u feed it cat food
geebones 2 years ago
I wish the brain dead people who believe everything Big Cat Rescue says would watch this and see that Servals aren't dangerous.
anto1982 2 years ago 18
@anto1982 dude any animal from hamsters to lions are dangerous lol
PKclan1 1 year ago
@anto1982 some are! These animals are capable of biting through bones. This one is trained. But you will most likely get very hurt if you just out of the blue get a wild one.
messymelon39 1 year ago
@anto1982 Amen.
FascistFemale 10 months ago
lol beautiful! I want one, but I know when I'd be in over my head! too much pretty cat!
crystalclearwolf 2 years ago
haha! well well,thats like my kitty, hes just a normal tabby orange cat, but he will paw at my food, essp. salad when i try to eat =(
gsachteleben 2 years ago
Great cat. But I'll never understand why people let them get on the counter or table. I mean they walk into their toilet, scratch around and then jump on your counter where you prepare food or on the table where you eat it. Would you take a dump in the toilet stir it up and then go make a sandwich without washing your hands?
rkj4107 2 years ago
i heard there expensive
i would like to adopt one lol there so beautiful
SUgAsuGaKnK 2 years ago
You have a wonderful relationship. He looks very dedicated to you. My savannah's daddy is a serval. Not everyone can deal with bigger cats. you did well.
STP28677 2 years ago
if i was to actually b prepared to raise such a critter, would it make an affectionate pet?
smoof60 2 years ago
thats a big kitty
MikuoRini 2 years ago
That's cute how he tried to claw your eyes out at the end... God bless that little hell spawn :^)
phillerupper 2 years ago 2
He is gorgeous! I have a cub that is being born in the next couple weeks that I am purchasing. Fingers crossed that everything goes well, we all know how things can go wrong! Especially with a serval breeding!
serpentcreations 2 years ago 2
That's crazy awesome. I want one, lol.
TheOutsyder 2 years ago
Ooooh! Beautiful cat
Shrubbs 2 years ago
LOL! I kept expecting him to hop up on your shoulders when you were turned away spreading your muffin!
He really is a beauty! And the way he keeps grabbing the bag is so funny! "No! It's mines!"
valawen 2 years ago 2
This had nothing to do with your cat but I have to tell you what beautiful kitchen cabinets you have!
Babyhowdy233 2 years ago
absolutely beautiful cat!
dmuzik2365 2 years ago 2
I once knew a guy who kept an Ocelot as a pet. I like domestic cats, even aggressive, bitchy ones, and I am willing to take a nip here and a scratch there for the pleasure of their company, but the Ocelot made me very nervous. It just seemed too dangerous. Do Servals have the musculature, claws, teeth to be that kind of dangerous to people?
Thanks for the post. Beautiful animal.
jkeys251 2 years ago
he attacks you? 4:56
NickYorkieDog 2 years ago
makes my Bengal look like an ordinary mutt!
lanshrk1200 2 years ago
That's amazing!
SuviJade 2 years ago
Your cat is gorgeous<3
carmeneatsbawls 2 years ago
You may wanna ask Spotsallover more about that
Starangelica 2 years ago
omg please give me the site to order one of these cats plz!
losermanos 2 years ago
They get 20 to 50 pounds but Each and Everyone of them is different looking in marks on their faces
Starangelica 2 years ago
Here is my African serval helping me fix my, no, OUR breakfast of English muffins. He's normally very picky about only eating his food, but....
He is Not a Bobcat, Kobi is a 100% African Serval Wildcat he is a native animal
Starangelica 2 years ago
is that a bobcat?
laurikaru 2 years ago
No, African Serval
Spotsallover 2 years ago
how tame is a serval say to a house cat. i see its bigger and has a little more strength but how tame and domesticated are they....
robdmhaze 2 years ago
I really, really love the adorable headbutt and rub the serval gave you at 0:50! That cat is so beautiful, omg.
Nessule 2 years ago
Beautiful cat. Pareceu-me que você falou português brasileiro em um ponto. :)
I have two Maine Coons, they are quite smaller, but very tender and lovely like your Serval. I understand that Servals can get very destructive in the house, don't they?
night128 2 years ago
Maine Coon= Domesticated
Servals= Wild Animal(will spray everywhere)
Deelucky84 2 years ago
They are very destructive...not intentionally but he plays with things that, well, have to be replaced afterwards. lol
They do not use the litter box instinctively like domestic housecats so urination in the house is a problem.
Spotsallover 2 years ago
Few things on the planet more rewarding than being owned by a cat... well done! :)
godessbast 2 years ago 2
Beautiful relationship between the two of you. I had to laugh when the two of you were wrestling over the plastic bag. I go through that with my girl, Callie, on a daily basis, lol. Especially grocery bags. She wants to see what is in every bag. :o)
urbansafaricattery 2 years ago
beautiful animal, but looks like a full time job to keep him..
snivesz32 2 years ago 2
Your reason for getting this animal shouldnt be becaus it " sick" or " cool". Its like saying you want it because you want to show it to your friends.
OMFGItsLizzi 2 years ago 4
HERMOSO!!!! COMO HAGO PARA TENER UNO?
felino8999 2 years ago
Primero necesitarías tener muuucho dinero. Luego, averiguar si donde vives estos "gatitos" son legales. En algunos lugares está prohibido tener uno porque están clasificados como animales salvajes. luego tendrías que contactarte con un criador... y ver si te venden uno. Como todavía no hay muchos los criadores a veces se ponen en exquisitos a quién le venden. :P
anyjen 2 years ago
Soy de Argentina no se si estan permitidos,o nadie tendria q saber q tengo uno!!! en cuanto al precio son bastante caros,y no se si hay criaderos por aca,!!!
felino8999 2 years ago
Yo también soy de Argentina, pero creo que no están permitidos acá... son muy quisquillosos en aduana en cuanto a los animales exóticos. Los servales son nativos de África, así que te podés hacer a una idea...
En cuanto a precio, están entre dos mil quinientos y diez mil dólares, así que sacá la cuenta cuánto sería en pesos... más los costos de importación, y de cuidados (que generalmente superan los costos de adiquisición) ...Son animales salvajes y requieren de mucho cuidado.
anyjen 2 years ago
Que lastima q sea tan dificil tener uno!!!
aca se consiguen pumas a un costo muy inferior y en pesos!!!
Pero el puma si es muy salvaje y muy peligroso!!!
A estos serval se los ve muy domesticos en los videos y menos peligroso q un perro incluso...
felino8999 2 years ago
What i want to know is it safe to owne on, people say there to wild and can go crazy and claw your face of, id actually like to talk to an owner of one and get some more details
insane931 2 years ago
talk to a breeder if your serious about getting one they will have the answers you seek....well they will if they are a breeder you would actually want to buy from
mackjacoba 2 years ago 2
yeah how can u get them in Canada?? what a siiick animal!
pizdaleyka 2 years ago
where can i get one in Canada?
bitterstone 2 years ago
Do you have to have a permit to keep it? "Gunju221"
gunju221 2 years ago
In most places.
Spotsallover 2 years ago
They're banned in California.
ServalLove91 2 years ago 3
This is the best of ur videos
vazzykiller 2 years ago
Haha my bengals do that all the time. great video
hybridcatthing 2 years ago
Are they legal in CAlifornia?
anyone knows?
Please let me know I want one!
karinamayai 2 years ago
No they are not legal in California, sorry. Actually ALL exotics from ferrets to tigers are banned in your state.
hybridcatthing 2 years ago
You should try feeding your serval from your mouth, thats the wild way. Your so lucky to have one, wish I could afford one : )
ConvexFolds 2 years ago
It seems like you'd have to be a very patient person to own one of these cats. But he looks really happy and comfortable with you (:
They're really nice looking but I know I wouldn't be able to handle one.
Stubbs517 2 years ago
My savannah is totally just like that. He will tear into a plastic bag of bread if given the opportunity. He's so naughty, but you gotta love it!
LowdenFamily 2 years ago 2
Love the Lion King music.
ElWampa 2 years ago
Beautiful! I have an F4 Savannah named Uno. Always wanted a Serval, nice Headbut he gave you too! gotta love that!
cypherjoe 2 years ago
Wow what a beautiful animal.
HansVonSlathian 3 years ago
hi could you tell me if serval is part domestic cat and if is what is the name?
aerpgaerwoag 3 years ago
No, Servals are fully wild stock. Savannahs come from interbreeding Servals and domestic cats, and Bengals are the product of domestic and Asian Leopard mating.
Teatroliceo 3 years ago
thats what your not supposed to do to exotic cats because you food is unhealthy for them, and it traines them to want your food, not theirs
gunju221 3 years ago
He doesn't usually eat people food. He is extremely picky about his food. Although he appears in the video to be willing to eat the whole muffin, in reality, he won't. I just feed him very small bites in order to keep him interested. In fact, he usually tells me that my food is not fit for even me to eat it as he trys to attack it and beat it to death.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
i love your cat. he's beautiful!
charmingdee 3 years ago
I would never find Kobi frustrating, as I happen to live with a domesticated descendant of servals. Great personality, much like my Spike-man. Dunno what Kobi planned to do with the muffins after he got them. It's like, "Ha! I got your muffins! Err... now what....?" Would they attempt to urinate/psray/deficate in water, similar to a bengal? Is that possible? It sounds silly but if possible, toilet training could solve spraying.
theartbook35 3 years ago
He doesn't squat to urinate but stands instead. It takes a tall rubbermaid container to keep him from peeing over the litterbox.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
I think the only way that I personally could live with a serval and keep everybody 100% happy would be to have a really gigantic outdoor enclosure that is heated, with a roof, and plenty of shade and things to do. And I'd have to have a big enough backyard where this, and my family/friends will all fit. Maybe like an extension off of a house or something... I'm starting to get more comfortable with people keeping them as pets now, but it should be a rare sight.
theartbook35 3 years ago
WOW, is she ever gorgeous!! I'm soo fascinated by these cats. And does she ever love you, that is precious. I'm a subscriber now. Thanks for sharing.
Rachel
mrgoding 3 years ago
Kobi is a boy. He is very fascinating to deal with but just as frustrating also. He is very clever and outsmarts me most of the time. He just doesn't understand that the rules of the house were meant to protect him not limit his fun.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
SHe's beautiful. and yu can tel she loves u very much. They are banned in Australia for the time being. :(
nice song whats the name?
skruppy222 3 years ago
"We Are One" from Lion King.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
I love all your videos of your Serval. He/She seems so friendly. I'm on a waiting list to get one. Can you give me your opinion, both pros and cons...I want more than a breeders opinion
wrenone 3 years ago
They are very difficult to keep as housepets. They want to chew on everything and are very destructive. It's like a 90 lb dog chewing on everything but they are harder to discourage than a dog. They also do not have good litterbox habits. Mine uses his most of the time (80-90%) but when a 30 lb cat pees wherever he wants to it makes a mess and destroys furniture, carpet, etc.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
these wild cats are so smart,i'm dying to get one!
MJisAnutcase 3 years ago
My 65% F1 is super demanding as well. Last time I was trying to prepare a steak she ended up with half of it. Though, shes not as nice about it as your serval. hahaha I fear for my life if I tell her no. hehe j/k
savannahcatz 3 years ago
I am considering getting a serval or F2 Savannah and would love your opinion on owning one both pros and cons.Based on your videos you appear to have a lot of knowledge.
Thanks for your time
nanglass 3 years ago
I would recommend a Savannah. They are more expensive in the early generations but savannahs have the litterbox habits of a domestic cat and are much easier to care for.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
wow i never seen like this animal stay for food long time servals r soo good i like it so and she wass good person she know how to take of nimals thats grad world
jumpingalinouri 3 years ago
He knows basic obedience: come, sit, stay. They are very smart.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
BEAUTIFUL! And so clever and sweet. Someone really knows how to get his way♥
bambali 3 years ago
for people with questions i am in love with this pet though never saw one i have been rooting through the net for information on them and from what i read if raised properly from a baby they are very nice and have the same playfulness as a regular house cat. they sell for about 2500 USD, i dont know the legality of different states or countries but one site said they are a domestic cat raised as pets now. look up the serval called dagger to see how friendly around little kids they can be.
worrgrover 3 years ago
I am pretty sure they are illegal in any state without having one of those wild cat license things. They do breed servals with domestic cats to make Savannah's. From what I've read, Savannah's are alot more than $2,500 USD though. I agree, with the proper upbringing like this woman in the video, they would make a good pet. But I'm sure they require alot of attention. I think the problem is many people would not raise them correctly and we'd end up with serval strays which could be dangerous.
ElGatoLoco698 3 years ago
Yes, Savannah's come from Serval as Bengels come from Asian Leopards. Both exquisite, amazing breeds. F1's being the direct offspring from a Serval/Domestic. Breeding and F1 with a domestic gives you an F2 and so forth. The further away you get from the wild the bigger the number. F3, F4 etc...All beautiful of course and expensive.
mrgoding 3 years ago
There is a problem with servals ending up in rescues because their owners either could not or would not continue to care for them. They do not accept a new owner well. They bond to the people who raise them.
Spotsallover 3 years ago
0:50 < Adorable
filearoo 3 years ago