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.
Real Estate Agent at http://www.lauriegallagher.com/ and Paralegal
Expert: Laurie Gallagher Date: 6/2/2008 Subject: my preganent sugar slider
Question I have a pregnant sugar glider. And I have noticed that she wont eat outside of her bed and she has lost a little bit of weight because of it. what i need to know is if it is normal for this behavior to be going on?
Answer Dear Amber:
It's not usual behavior. A pregnant mother should not act differently than when she is not pregnant. If the joeys had just come out of pouch, this might be normal behavior, but not before they come out of pouch. She should not be losing weight, so a vet visit is recommended.
