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Comment on what do you know about sugar gliders??? i’m working on a project, and need help.? by myaddictiontofire

myaddictiontofire — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:09:05 +0000

I could write a book about what I’ve learned about gliders since I got my first pair… I now have five! I frequent a forum http://www.sugarglider.net that has info on diet, behavior, bonding, breeding and just about anything else you’d ever need to know. This of course focuses on sugar gliders in captivity as opposed to those in the wild…

http://www.animalnetwork.com/Critters/profiles/sugarglider/default.asp

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Comment on what do you know about sugar gliders??? i’m working on a project, and need help.? by Eden*

Eden* — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:53:40 +0000

Sugar gliders are tiny gliding opossums from Indonesia, New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia. Wild sugar gliders live in colonies of 6 to 15 animals in tree hollows or other nests made of vegetation. They spend daylight hours cuddling in their nest. Early evening and night will find them foraging for food and protecting their tree.

An adult sugar glider is about the size of a hamster or flying squirrel, approximately 5 to 7 inches long from tip of nose to base of tail. Adults in proper body condition weigh between 3 and 4 ounces. The tail is fluffy, often curls on the end and usually is longer than the body length.

A young sugar glider is silver-gray with a black stripe that starts just above the nose leather and extends over the forehead, down the neck and back and joins the black tail. A dark stripe also runs from the outside corner of the eye to the ear. Captive-raised sugar gliders remain this color throughout their lives. Wild sugar gliders are born this color but usually become stained cocoa brown from the vegetation and tree sap in their nests. Their new coats will come in silver-gray after shedding the old coat.

The sugar glider’s belly is a soft white, meeting the gray exactly at the outside edge of the fully furred gliding membranes. This gives a unique scalloped effect when they are relaxed. The sugar glider has four fingers and an opposable thumb on its hands and feet. The thumbs on the rear feet are without claws. Toes and fingers have small pads that help the animal grasp food and branches. Each toe and finger ends in a sharp claw that can hook like Velcro to nonslick surfaces.

http://www.animalnetwork.com/Critters/profiles/sugarglider/default.asp

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Comment on what do you know about sugar gliders??? i’m working on a project, and need help.? by mystic_whispers_of_my_soul

mystic_whispers_of_my_soul — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:51:51 +0000

try googling sugar gliders there are a lot of websites about them….this one seems to have a lot of information

http://www.skinhorse.net/gliders/

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Comment on Sugar gliders in VA? by Kristina J

Kristina J — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:42 +0000

I breed sugar gliders. I sell my around 4 weeks old., after they are eating on there own. they sell for $175. I’m near fredricksburg,va. not far from you. If you are interested e-mail me at scottyforme@aol.com.

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Comment on is there anyway to cure baby sugar glider cataracts? by myaddictiontofire

myaddictiontofire — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:52:02 +0000

Goodness, I’m sorry about your girl! I’ve never experienced cataracts in any of my animals (five of them are sugar gliders). I think a vet visit is in order, if at all possible… That’s probably your best hope.

Also, for some in depth advice I’d recommend going to this forum: http://www.sugarglider.net – there are so many helpful glider owners there, you’re bound to get more educated responses.

Good luck with her!

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Comment on sugar gliders? by buddy

buddy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:54:14 +0000

sugar gliders make great pets as long as you have time for them an keep them on a proper diet yes they are nocturnal i have mine in a cage beside my bed as long as you have them on a proper diet for sugar gliders they wont have an Oder keep his cage cleaned out plenty of water lots of attention they make wonderful pets i get mine out put him on a leash an i take him everywhere with me he stays in my shirt pocket but don’t take him out in bright direct sunlight the sun will burn there eyes an cause blindness inside the house i put him in his extra-size ball he rolls around the house in it i always have him on his leash at play time inside or outside the house there is a bonding pouch you can get for him it hangs around your neck an carry them it that if you don’t wont to have them in your shirt pocket they crave attention so if you cant give at least an hour a day to give to them they are not the pet for you but if you do take them out with you shopping or visiting friends an relatives make sure you give the a drink of water ofter they dehydrate fast carry along dryed/dehydrated fruits for treats an you will have a great exotic Lil pet

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Comment on sugar gliders? by bbnicole104

bbnicole104 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:52:13 +0000

It can be a house pet, but you need to learn how to take care of one first before actually buying it. My friend had that problem with hamsters…she never learned how to take care of one, and by that she went through 7 hamsters in one year. I’ve had mine for almost 2 years now…and he’s never better.

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Comment on sugar gliders? by Noota Oolah

Noota Oolah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:59:47 +0000

Once you get the basics of their care, apparently they are fabulous pets. I did a training session on them at work. Never had one myself. They are not the easiest things to take care of though.

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Comment on sugar gliders? by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:17 +0000

They do make good pets if you know how to take care of them. You should know that they are nocturnal and unless you plan on being up till 4 in the morning they may not be the right pet for you. If you don’t have the time for one it could become depressed and die. I suggest you really research them alot if you really want one.

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Comment on sugar gliders? by stitch

stitch — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:53:08 +0000

They are wonderful pets. So cute. I would highly recommend getting one. I had one a Grey and unfortunately he died a couple of years ago. I have been looking to buy another. They are alot of fun.

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