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About Betty
Expertise
I can answer general questions about Sugar Gliders and their care. I am NOT a vet, so can give limited information about health issues. Since gliders are so new to the domesticated scene, no one can really be considered an "expert," but I can give advice as an experienced, knowledgeable "amateur."

Experience
I have been a glider breeder for about eight years. I have nine gliders and their offspring. I have also done a lot of research about Sugar Gliders.

Education/Credentials
I have almost completed my studies at the Sugar Glider University.

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Sugar Gliders - Mating after Birth of Babies

Expert: Betty - 10/27/2009

Question
hello there. my female sugarglider just recently had her babies coming out of her pouch a few days ago. i was shocked to see my male suggie trying effortlessly to mate with her again already. it's quite disturbing seeing her trying to carry her babies around while the male continues to climb on her back and she crabs a lot so it seems like she doesn't like it. is this normal? why so soon? should i seperate them?

Answer
Min,

It is not at all unusual for the male to mate soon after joeys are OOP. In fact, Sugar Gliders are capable of having three sets of babies going at once. They can have a set nursing, a set in the pouch, and another not yet born. If the female is doing a lot of crabbing, you could take the male out for a while (an hour or so) to give her a break. Do not remove him for a long time, though, because he will babysit so the female can leave the babies to eat, exercise, etc.

I hope this helps. Good luck,

Betty

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