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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Question my female sugar glider has a baby in it's pouch and we have a male in the same cage. they were mating and i know it's normal for them to be aggressive during courtship but i was wondering if that could injure the baby in the pouch or possibly pull it off the nipple? if this does effect the baby what can be done to stop this behavior.
Answer Dear Allie:
The joeys in the pouch are pretty protected as are the mother's nipples which are deep inside the pouch. Mating can get pretty aggressive, but if the are any injuries, it's usually to the mother's neck. The only way to stop the behavior is to have your male neutered. It is not advised to separate them while the mother is pregnant as it causes stress to the mother and the father helps raise the joeys.
