| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Glider Questions - | 11/14/2008 | Betty |
Q: First off, I just got two glider's today, I was looking for one for a cage mate for my glider, But i ...
A: That happened to me when I used to live in an old farmhouse. U went in to their room one night and ...
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| Sugar glider | 11/14/2008 | Betty |
Q: We have a pair of sugar gliders and recently they had their first baby. Everything was going fine, ...
A: Lucian, That is a terrible thing to have happen! It is not uncommon, and I can offer you no answer ...
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| Glider Questions - | 11/14/2008 | Betty |
Q: First off, I just got two glider's today, I was looking for one for a cage mate for my glider, But i ...
A: Kesaruh, Wow! You have lots of important questions. I am really busy at the moment, and will ...
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| fracture suspition | 11/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: first sorry for my bad english , i'm french. I got a couple of sugar and I think that the female has ...
A: Clary, I've been worried about your baby. Have an update? Betty Hello Clary, Are Sugar Gliders ...
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| Adoption | 11/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: I am going to adopt a two sugar gliders but as I was reading there may be a possibility that I could ...
A: Where do you live? All I can suggest is Craigslist, or do a search for sugar glider classifieds, ...
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| Trio | 11/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: Hey, I have two female sugar gliders and I was hoping some where down the line to get a male, I was ...
A: It is hard to predict how introductions will go. It all depends on the personalities of the ...
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| project | 11/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: From Harry
A: What grade are you in? I teach third grade. What kind of information do you need? Go to these ...
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| Male chasing Female | 11/1/2008 | Betty |
Q: I know its normal for the male to chase the female to mate, but we believe the female is pregant and ...
A: Since your gliders have had joeys before, I wouldn't worry about the behaviors you describe. Do ...
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| female attacking male | 10/30/2008 | Betty |
Q: My pair of sugar gliders have two babies. The babies have just been coming out of pouch for two ...
A: What you describe is unusual behavior for new glider parents. Usually the pair care for the joeys ...
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| Trio | 10/30/2008 | Betty |
Q: Hey, I have two female sugar gliders and I was hoping some where down the line to get a male, I was ...
A: Sure, the females would love to have a male companion! You will want to get a male of about the ...
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| new to sugar gliders | 10/25/2008 | Betty |
Q: I am new to sugar glider parenting, so I have been reading everything I can find about them. I know ...
A: Your diet sounds wonderful. Are you providing calcium supplements? Gliders need sufficient calcium ...
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| sugar glider | 10/22/2008 | Betty |
Q: my 10 week old sugar glider is missing a little under half of his tail and i was wondering if this ...
A: Yes, it probably will effect his balance and ability to steer himself when he glides. Gliders use ...
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| Building Home mad Sugar Glider Cage | 10/22/2008 | Betty |
Q: I am soon to purchase a Joey of 3months old. I would like to have someone build me a nice cage for ...
A: Have you found cage plans? I'd love to hear about your new cage. Betty Hi Alice, Sorry, but I ...
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| me again, I'm SO sorry! | 10/22/2008 | Betty |
Q: Betty, It's me again. Thank you so much for not turning me away with my ridiculous worries. The last ...
A: Priscila, Are the people taking both gliders? If so, they seem like the perfect people to adopt ...
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| Building Home mad Sugar Glider Cage | 10/21/2008 | Betty |
Q: I am soon to purchase a Joey of 3months old. I would like to have someone build me a nice cage for ...
A: Congratulations! Will you have more than one glider? They do best with a companion. It sounds ...
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| Damaged ears, broken claw, broken toe | 10/21/2008 | Betty |
Q: We just came home today and were in shock when we noticed that our sugar glider, Wallie, had damaged ...
A: Rachael, Not a happy situation for your baby! The toes and claws could have gotten wrapped around ...
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| Male and Female Sugar Gliders | 10/17/2008 | Betty |
Q: 0I have 2 baby joeys, male and female. I wrote a couple weeks ago, and we are still trying to work ...
A: That's great!!! Circling indicates stress, so maybe now that she is closer to her buddy, she isn't ...
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| Male and Female Sugar Gliders | 10/16/2008 | Betty |
Q: 0I have 2 baby joeys, male and female. I wrote a couple weeks ago, and we are still trying to work ...
A: This is an interesting situation. You'll need to watch the gliders carefully and try to find a ...
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| a sugar gliders odor | 10/15/2008 | Betty |
Q: My daughter has 2 of them. There is a horrible odor in room where she has them. Do they need special ...
A: Pat, Sugar Gliders have scent glands that they use to mark family members and their home territory. ...
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| not walking properly.. | 10/15/2008 | Betty |
Q: i just noticed my glider having a little hard time walking like other gliders in the sense where his ...
A: Kiera, I've been concerned about your Sugar Glider. Please give me an update. Betty Hi Kiera, ...
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| Sugar glider problem | 10/14/2008 | Betty |
Q: my sister has 2 sugar gliders, a male and a female. She has always thought that something wasn't ...
A: Crystal, I'll have to do some research on your situation. I sure wish you could take her to the ...
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| Lost babies? | 10/13/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have a pair of gliders and I was sure she had babies in her pouch...two distinct lumps and all of ...
A: Joe, No one really knows why things happen in nature. Perhaps there was something wrong with the ...
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| sugar gliders hissing | 10/13/2008 | Betty |
Q: This is not an emergency, but I have a question about my gliders recent behavior. I have two Male ...
A: Have your gliders always been together? Are they siblings? They are at the age now when they feel ...
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| Lost babies? | 10/13/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have a pair of gliders and I was sure she had babies in her pouch...two distinct lumps and all of ...
A: Joe, Is this your gliders' first experience with joeys? It is not uncommon for first-time parents ...
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| sad sugar glider | 10/12/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have had my baby sugar glider for six days. He eats and drinks but he does not play. He is so slow ...
A: You've done your research. There are many opinions about the best diet for Sugar Gliders. Of ...
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| male sugar glider | 10/11/2008 | Betty |
Q: my male sugar glider has a long strand with like a furry sack on the end never seen this before and ...
A: Marva, Is this furry sack on the lower section of his underbelly? If so, your male has matured to ...
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| sad sugar glider | 10/11/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have had my baby sugar glider for six days. He eats and drinks but he does not play. He is so slow ...
A: Claudia, Thanks for the information. Sugar Gliders are nocturnal. Mine don't wake up until about ...
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| bonding pouch | 10/10/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have my sugar glider in a bonding pouch everyday for about four hours (not consecutively). If i ...
A: Bonding with sugar gliders takes time and patience. Please get your baby a companion as soon as ...
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| sad sugar glider | 10/10/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have had my baby sugar glider for six days. He eats and drinks but he does not play. He is so slow ...
A: How old is the glider? Are you around at night to see if he plays then? A young glider should be ...
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| Fighting | 10/7/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have two Sugar Gliders, both are male one is neutered and one is not. I've noticed that they've ...
A: Actually, your answers make it even more difficult for me to figure out what the problem could be. ...
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| Fighting | 10/7/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have two Sugar Gliders, both are male one is neutered and one is not. I've noticed that they've ...
A: How long ago was the male neutered? It takes a while for his "maleness" to go away. Does he still ...
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| sugar glider as pet | 10/6/2008 | Betty |
Q: I'm a student staying in a university hostel in Malaysia. I've been keeping many pets at home. What ...
A: So what is it like living in Malaysia? I considered teaching English there. I think you really ...
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| found sugar gliders | 10/5/2008 | Betty |
Q: we found 2 young sugergliders in the house .we moved some stuff out of the bedroom and suddenly they ...
A: I just read this article in the Glider Vet Newsletter put out by sugar-gliders.com (an EXCELLENT ...
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| Have 2 Joey's Male and Female | 10/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have 2 joey's, male and female, and the female is doing great. She lets us play with her, feed ...
A: Sounds like the breeder did only a quick introduction. How do they react to each other when they ...
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| Have 2 Joey's Male and Female | 10/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have 2 joey's, male and female, and the female is doing great. She lets us play with her, feed ...
A: It seems that your male is terrified. Keep it up, be patient. Imagine yourself being captured by a ...
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| Have 2 Joey's Male and Female | 10/3/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have 2 joey's, male and female, and the female is doing great. She lets us play with her, feed ...
A: It sounds like your male has not been properly socialized. He does not trust you yet. Is his ...
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| female sugar gliders | 10/2/2008 | Betty |
Q: do girl sugar gliders have a cycle like they are in heat?
A: Sugar gliders generally breed three times a year. I have not found a particular pattern to the ...
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| Barking | 9/30/2008 | Betty |
Q: My Sugar Glider Macy does not bark. but my friend that got one from a family friend barks. she ...
A: I've answered a lot of questions about Sugar Gliders, but I've never had anyone concerned because ...
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| biting | 9/29/2008 | Betty |
Q: We have a 2 year old male that was hand tamed but then started biting me hard enough to draw blood, ...
A: Your glider is doing things backwards! Normally they start out wild, then become friendly. Getting ...
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| Glider Bonding | 9/26/2008 | Betty |
Q: I just adopted a 1 yr old glider last week and I was curious as to how I'll know when he's bonded to ...
A: Craig, Sorry I didn't answer you earlier. I really didn't know what to say. I didn't mean to ...
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