The Monkey Whisperer

Please check this man out on the Internet and enter his name in Rip Off Reports, Pissed Off Consumer, etc. and look up his record at Pinellas County Clerk of Courts. He sells sick and dying animals. He buys wild caught imported Fennec foxes and lies that they are "just weaned' babies born here. Many dissatisfied customers and potential customers looking for exotic pets complain about rudeness, name calling, threats, etc. Even other breeders and brokers will tell you not to deal with this guy. Take your business to a reputable person with some integrity.

Both myself and my husband called him to go and purchase a monkey from him. He insulted my husband insignificant F-c-. Then I called him on another phone and he told me that he had a female monkey and he could meet up with me. I called him to tell him that I could not go that day he wanted to meet, he told me to forget and loose his number. He insulted me like nobody has ever done in my entire time. He does not deserve not even a one star review.

These are WILD animals and this man has NO BUSINESS doing this... its all about making an easy buck. Sickening.

I just purchased my first baby squirrel monkey form Jim. He is an awesome guy and made this so easy. Although I have had other exotic animals this is my first monkey. Jim answered all my questions and made taking this little guy home so easy. He supplied everything I needed to get started and delivered the most adorable well socialized baby i could have imagined. Our new baby is adjusting well to his new home and my children are in love with him. I am a veterinarian and have not dealt with a breeder that is more upfront honest and caring about his animals. I would totally recommend Jim Hammonds if you are interested in adding one of his animals to your family.

Very rude, has not customer communication skills, only cares about money selling his monkeys, sent me insulting text messages, talked with 2 other breeders and was told to stay away, he has year long waiting list and tell you that after taking your money, he was vague with me, would not return phone calls, told me to send a deposit, I had a lot of questions, spending $3000. 00 is a large purchase and a business should respect their clients and not treat them badly. Beware of getting on his waiting list, I have heard some really bad stories and customers still do not have their monkey, has sent customers away. Told one customer that he was not running a petting zoo simply because the customer wanted to see his facility before committing to buying from him. I am just glad that I found out all the reviews of him and talked to other breeders and saw a side of him thru text messages that he sent, which called me a pest, told me to screw off, cursed and was very rude and insulting. What kind of person treats a potential customer like this? Do your homework before sending any money to any breeder.

Jim is your guy for your new monkey. He is knowledgeable and professional. His process for purchasing are more reasonable than any of the other breeders you may be considering by far. We love our new little boy and very thankful to the monkey whisperer.

This man is the rudest person ive ever talked to. I called to talk to him about purchasing a monkey and he was very nasty to me... please be aware of this man he needs to be shut down

My Mia is not just a monkey, she is my world. I love her so much. Jim is amazing, I can call him at midnight with a question and he always answers!

We contacted the monkey whisperer, ounce we set our deposit we set a time and date. Everything worked out very well. When we got to the ranch he was friendly wanted to answer any questions we had, paid and went on our way. We received a healthy baby boy squirrel monkey. His age was accurate and absolutely no problems eating lol. After we got back home and settled we thought of even more questions so we texted hoping we were not "alone new parents". He replied that I can call him later on after feeding time to answer any questions. AND he did; very helpful

I have only spoke to mr. Hammonds aka the monkey whisper. But he has been kind and more then willing to answer my questions.