In a remote forest in Bali, or in the backyard of some exotic animal trader, you may encounter a monkey. To avoid personal injury to yourself or the monkey, read on for tips on how to protect yourself from "unwanted" contact. Remember, monkeys have a sturdy build and can possess up to 4 times the strength of the average human, due to the amount of lactic acid in their blood.
Steps
Step 1. Learn that whatever the situation is, never harass a monkey
They have feelings and can get irritated, and they are very instinctive. So, if you annoy or anger a monkey, it will bite, scratch or inflict other physical damage on you.
Step 2. Take the right precautions according to the situation
Look around and think, "Is the monkey in a secure fence?" Or: "Is there a place where I can get safe if the monkey attacks me?" Avoid staying where monkeys are on a leash or tied to trees.
Step 3. Recognize that even if a monkey is in a cage or enclosure, you will need to stay clear of the cage
Do not put both hands on the cage. Just look from a distance.
Step 4. If you are in a situation where the monkey is not in a cage, you are playing a different game
Think again: "Is the monkey untied?" "Is it on a chain or a rope?" "Is it close enough to grab me?" If the situation seems safe, proceed to the next step.
Step 5. Take a step back and look at yourself
Do you have food, shiny jewelry, glasses, children or toys with you? If so, you should remove these items or yourself from the situation. Monkeys are attracted to things that sparkle, smell good, or make noise, so be aware of what might be dangling in front of their faces.
Step 6. Stay calm in the unfortunate and unlikely event that you are attacked
If the monkey charges at you, don't fight back. The monkey can run, jump and climb better than you. Find something that can help you keep a distance between you and the monkey - a garbage can lid, a car, or a steel door, whatever you have and whatever works.
Step 7. Protect yourself by barricading yourself somewhere - a bathroom or a building of some sort, or your car
Anything that's protected and safe should be fine. Unless you have really annoyed or angered the monkey, he should disinterest in a few minutes and walk away.
Step 8. Notify the owner first and then the pet control, but only if absolutely necessary
Step 9. Never stay within range of the monkey
Step 10. Many monkeys roam the wild, but are frequently in contact with humans
Monkeys like these are frequently mocked by children, who throw stones and other objects at them. A good tactic to scare a monkey is to pretend to throw something at it, or take a couple of small stones to throw on the ground near the monkey's feet. Never throw stones directly at the monkey, unless you are in serious danger.
Advice
- Monkeys often enter homes, through the kitchen, in search of food. Keep the refrigerator closed and keep food locked up.
- Never show your teeth. For a monkey, a big toothy smile is a challenge. It will undoubtedly attack you.
- Long hair is dangerous. Tie them at the back of your neck or pull them up when there are monkeys around.
- Always keep your distance, they are wild animals and need to be respected. If you show respect, they will do the same.
- Be the largest primate. Don't yell, yell, or sing to the monkey. Being aggressive will only make you suffer an attack. You are a human being, you have the frontal cortex, you can tell the difference between right and wrong. So don't act like an idiot.
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Keep your distance.
It will take a long time for a monkey to start trusting you enough to get close - many weeks or even months. Unless you are in a controlled situation, don't go near the monkey.
- Never tease or provoke a monkey / primate, they may interpret the behavior as aggressive and act accordingly.
- Avoid making eye contact with the monkey, it is considered a threat. Try focusing on their hands or on something other than their face.
- Watch out for piercings.
- Don't underestimate the strength of a monkey. They are stronger than you think. Science has shown that some primates can be up to four times stronger than the average human.
- Use common sense and you will be safe!
Warnings
- Some monkeys, when in groups, defend and attack together.
- Monkeys are known for throwing their feces. Try to wear appropriate glasses and clothing when they are around.
- Monkeys are wild animals; they are unpredictable.
- Understand what calling animal control entails. They say: "We're freaking out, there's a dangerous animal here." In some states, if you signal a monkey without a leash, or a bite, the animal control will come and shoot the monkey.
