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| Sugar gliders eating babys. | 1/5/2009 | Betty |
Q: We just bought three sugar gliders-two females and a male. They were in a very stressful ...
A: Sierra, To tell if there are babies in the pouch, you can VERY GENTLY touch the female's abdomen on ...
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| Sugar gliders eating babys. | 1/5/2009 | Betty |
Q: We just bought three sugar gliders-two females and a male. They were in a very stressful ...
A: As long as your new gliders are in a good environment and are fed a nourishing diet, they should be ...
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| barking sugar glider | 1/3/2009 | Betty |
Q: Why do they bark? What does it mean? ANSWER: Hello Patty, I think barking is a really cute sound. ...
A: Male Sugar Gliders are territorial. One male leads the colony. He uses his scent to mark his ...
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| biting and diet | 1/2/2009 | Betty |
Q: My husband bought me two male (i believe) suggies for Christmas. I'm not sure of their age, but they ...
A: First, let me tell you that it took nearly four months for me to get my first glider to love me! I ...
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| barking sugar glider | 1/2/2009 | Betty |
Q: Why do they bark? What does it mean? ANSWER: Hello Patty, I think barking is a really cute sound. ...
A: Your glider is acting that way because HE is afraid of YOU! Please don't hold it against him. My ...
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| suger glider female | 1/1/2009 | Betty |
Q: I have a female suger glider that is pregnate, unsure of the age of the babies, they are still in ...
A: Brooke, I am not a vet. If it were me, I'd take the mother to the vet to be sure there isn't a ...
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| barking sugar glider | 12/30/2008 | Betty |
Q: Why do they bark? What does it mean?
A: I think barking is a really cute sound. From my experience, barking seems to be a way that gliders ...
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| my sugar glider | 12/29/2008 | Betty |
Q: i just got my first sugar about 4 days ago.. and i dont know if im bonding with it right! when i try ...
A: Congratulations! It takes some time for your glider to get used to you. Taming Sugar Gliders ...
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| aggressive behavior | 12/29/2008 | Betty |
Q: I recently was given a male and female glider that the lady had for 3 years. we have had them for 3 ...
A: I appreciate that you are doing research to learn about gliders and their care. Please check out ...
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| aggressive behavior | 12/27/2008 | Betty |
Q: I recently was given a male and female glider that the lady had for 3 years. we have had them for 3 ...
A: Your mated pair should not be separated unless it is absolutely necessary. They work as a team to ...
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| sugar gliderrss | 12/27/2008 | Betty |
Q: . it seemss too like bitt mee? wht do i do to get it use to me.
A: Congratulations! Here is my advice on bonding with your sugar glider: Taming Sugar Gliders will ...
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| Running Around | 12/21/2008 | Betty |
Q: We recently purchased two sugar gliders. Each are just over a year old. The male has some bonding ...
A: The answer to your question is "yes," and "no." Letting your glider be a glider and wander around ...
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| sugar gliders being together | 12/21/2008 | Betty |
Q: I just got this really old sugar glider (shes 12) the reson why her owner gave her up is because her ...
A: That's a possibility. Sugar Gliders each have their own personalities, so I can't predict what will ...
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| sugar gliders being together | 12/20/2008 | Betty |
Q: I just got this really old sugar glider (shes 12) the reson why her owner gave her up is because her ...
A: I am so glad you have Grandma. I think she will get along best with the brother and sister. Here ...
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| Male Bald Spot | 12/20/2008 | Betty |
Q: My 4 years old Male's Scent land on the top of his head is starting to get bigger, is this cause for ...
A: The larger scent gland is not a problem, it sometimes gets bigger as the male matures. The father ...
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| sugar glider diet | 12/19/2008 | Betty |
Q: Is it neccessary to follow one of the sugar glider diets that are all over the place online - BML, ...
A: I personally use the BML diet, mainly because I don't have the time to prepare a balanced diet like ...
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| Reintroduce cage mates | 12/17/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have a male glider that I adopted 3 weeks ago, he had been living with a female glider, who has a ...
A: Squark..I love that word! You have an interesting problem. You still don't know if papa welcomes ...
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| bonding process | 12/17/2008 | Betty |
Q: ive had my sugar glider for three days and i think ive started off bonding with it the wrong way. ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby! It does take quite a while to bond with new gliders. Here is my ...
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| weaning my new suggie | 12/15/2008 | Betty |
Q: My female Luna has one joey that has just come out of the pouch. I looked inside her sleeping bag ...
A: Gliders are excellent parents. You don't need to do anything, except be sure the mother is getting ...
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| Reintroduce cage mates | 12/13/2008 | Betty |
Q: I have a male glider that I adopted 3 weeks ago, he had been living with a female glider, who has a ...
A: I have been trying to figure out how long gliders' sense of scent identification lasts. I think ...
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| sugar glider | 12/10/2008 | Betty |
Q: i keep my sugar glider in my room at the end of my bed and i still have never heard her bark and it ...
A: I don't know why she doesn't bark. Perhaps she barks while you are not around. Barking is a way ...
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| Sugar gliders eating their babies | 12/8/2008 | Betty |
Q: I recently lost my female glider due to unknown circumstances. She left behind two male baby gliders ...
A: Holly, This is a very difficult situation to respond to. There are many reasons why the father ...
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| death in the colony | 12/8/2008 | Betty |
Q: my male sugar glider died. He was two years old. He was very smart and a great leader, so smart he ...
A: I am so sorry for your losses. Losing two gliders at once must be heartbreaking. I have heard of ...
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| foods that CANNOT be eaten | 12/5/2008 | Betty |
Q: Can sugar gliders eat alfalfa? ANSWER: Hello Virginia, I had never heard of feeding gliders ...
A: Virginia, Perhaps your vet is not familiar with sugar gliders. They are not rodents, and their ...
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| foods that CANNOT be eaten | 12/4/2008 | Betty |
Q: Can sugar gliders eat alfalfa?
A: I had never heard of feeding gliders alfalfa, so I searched the Internet. I found two references ...
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| clipping nails.. | 11/30/2008 | Betty |
Q: Ive read about clipping my gligers nails and how to do it with keeping them in the pouch and just ...
A: I understand your predicament. Sugar Gliders are not as fragile as you think. If you are holding ...
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| Male babies | 11/26/2008 | Betty |
Q: My mating pair of gliders just had a pair of male gliders. (brothers!) We are so happy. We have been ...
A: Congratulations! Yes, brothers can get along with each other. Since they grew up together, ...
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| Thank you Betty! Sugar Glider TRIO | 11/22/2008 | Betty |
Q: The other forum said "Too many follow-ups, please ask a new question" So im starting a new one. You ...
A: You have beautiful gliders! I am stumped as to the tail color. Maybe you have a super rare variety ...
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| Sugie with broken toe | 11/21/2008 | Betty |
Q: Help, my male sugie has a broken toe. Its just hanging there.Its not discolored,so I assume it ...
A: I am not a vet, so cannot offer you medical advice. Please see a vet asap. In the meantime, get ...
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| mealworms | 11/18/2008 | Betty |
Q: I just adopted a sugar glider[male] and would like to know as much as I can about this little guy! ...
A: Congratulations! How old is he? Joeys are not ready to eat meal worms until they are about three ...
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| Paired Glider Behavior change. | 11/18/2008 | Betty |
Q: In a pinch, I have 1 4 year old male, and 3-4 year old female. The male had been alone for the first ...
A: First, you need to get rid of the nesting box. Obviously, the male considers it "his" and is way ...
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| Glider Questions - | 11/15/2008 | 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: I'm afraid I do not have a definitive answer for you in your situation. Sugar Gliders have distinct ...
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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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