About Laurie Gallagher Expertise Since 2002, I have owned, bred and now rescue and re-home sugar gliders. was a USDA Licensed breeder until June of 2007 and, as of December 2006, have converted to a sugar glider rescue and re-homing only operation. I can help with questions about diet, habitat, enrichment, behavior, bonding, rescues, joeys, health.
IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR SUGAR GLIDER IS SICK, CONTACT A QUALIFIED SUGAR GLIDER VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY. (I am not a veterinarian and cannot replace a visit to the vet).
Experience I was a USDA licensed breeder. I was a sugar glider breeder and rescuer for 6 years. I was also an administrator on Worldwide Sugar Glider Network (WSGN) Screen name: Lauriegall
Education/Credentials No formal education on sugar gliders but years of research and experience.
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Expert: Laurie Gallagher Date: 6/18/2008 Subject: My FEMALE is pregnant
Question I have just noticed that my female is pregnant. I know that I need to give her extra protien and make sure that she constantly has food available. However what I was wondering is.. I do not know how long she has been pregnant. I seen the Tail of the baby from her pouch today! I was wondering how long the baby would be in the pouch approximately and then what to do from that point. I can not find the information in any books that are available locally or on the internet. Please HELP! I do not have a vet that knows about sugar gliders within 4 hrs distance.. I do not want to do anything to hurt the mommy or the baby but I need to know what to do... Thanks
Answer Dear April:
The mom and dad should do everything. Your job is to make sure she is on an approved diet with extra protein and keep her stress free. It won't be too long if you have seen the tail -- a few days to a week, but once you start seeing tails and feet, it should be soon.
You should be prepared, however, if this is her first litter especially, for rejection. Here is a link on what to do if the joey(s) are rejected by the parents:
