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| Subject | Date Asked |
| My male is "confused"!! | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Betty! I have been searching the internet for a while now, and can't seem to find the answer to ... A: Tammy, You have a very interesting situation. I have never heard of that before. In any case, a ... | |
| I'm lost at what i'm doing about the gliders diet. | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: i got my pair from irresponsible owners whom dump them away. I'm living in a country whereby gliders ... A: How is everything in Singapore? My son has applied to the university there. Your English is very ... | |
| Internet Controversy | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have heard back and forth that some websites (such as www.sugargliderinfo.org) are and are not ... A: Ben, I don't have any inside information about the reliability of websites or glider breeders. The ... | |
| my glider brie and her joey | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: hi i have three gliders two girls and a boy my one girl had a joey in her pouch that was geting ... A: Tiffany, I am so sorry for your loss. What you suspect is entirely possible, especially if this ... | |
| food they cant have | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: i have been trying to find out what foods my sugar gliders can and cannot have. every time i think i ... A: Holly, I completely understand your problem. I am also confused about all the information out ... | |
| my new glider | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought my first glider last night, 8wks oop. I was just wondering, if I give him tuna as the meat ... A: Jennifer, Congratulations! Thanks for the question. Please check the ingredients on the tuna or ... | |
| Chewed tail | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I have four gliders. Three girls and one boy. I had my first girl for over a year before I adopted ... A: Alyssa, I answered this question already, but Allexperts says I didn't. Maybe it didn't go ... | |
| Bonding... | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I am considering buying 2 gliders that are what I am told 8 months old. Does this make the bonding ... A: Jami, Sorry I'm late with my response, but my computer crashed. The bonding process should ... | |
| Our Male has a knot in his tail | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: We discovered a couple of days after we brought our glidder that he has a knot at the base of his ... A: Jayne, Do you think you could send me a photo of Elliot's tail? One of my gliders had a curl in ... | |
| sugar glider cage | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I am writing to ask you about housing for my gliders.I was wanting to know what your opinion is ... A: Jen, Good. I'm glad you know about the construction of this cage. I wouldn't have wanted to ... | |
| sugar glider cage | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I am writing to ask you about housing for my gliders.I was wanting to know what your opinion is ... A: Jen, Thanks for sending the link. Now I understand. The gliders have no actual contact. They ... | |
| sugar glider cage | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I am writing to ask you about housing for my gliders.I was wanting to know what your opinion is ... A: Jen, Thanks for the question. I am trying to picture what the cages look like. What happens to ... | |
| oop question | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: ok I have a year old male and he is very sweet and tame. i just got a 5 month old female and washed ... A: Kristy, Sugar Gliders are marsupials, They grow inside the mother for just a short time. They are ... | |
| A few diff questions | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: ok I have a year old male and he is very sweet and tame. i just got a 5 month old female and washed ... A: Kristy, Congratulations! I'm sure your male is very happy to have a companion. You are way ahead ... | |
| Introducing Male and Female Gliders | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a female glider that is almost 2 years old. She has always been a loner so I have been ... A: Terri, It sounds like you are doing all the right things to introduce your two gliders. Try ... | |
| Chewing tail | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I have just recently purchased a sugar Glider 3 days ago she seems to have some health concerns. ... A: Haley, I'm afraid I haven't had much luck with vets, either. The one I go to only works with ... | |
| sugar glider | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: my male sugar glider has a small bold patch above his eye and just above his head...if it is ... A: Kathryn, You might be talking about the male bald spot which is a scent gland that all male gliders ... | |
| sugar gliders | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: can sugar gliders have cinnamon? like cinnamon sugar coated pecans A: Scott, I did some research, and could not find any warnings about cinnamon. In fact, there were ... | |
| Mother and Joeys | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: We just rescued a pair of gliders from squalor conditions. They were living in their own waste, and ... A: Kelsey, I am so sorry your babies had to go through so much. I am happy they are now with you. ... | |
| hurted sugar glider | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: One day, my sugar glider (Can) hide below the shelf which has wheel. I didn't know and I moved the ... A: Vera, I am not a veterinarian, so I cannot give medical advice. If you cannot take your sugar ... | |
| Pregnant Sugar Glider | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that the female was eating a lot more then the male and when I hold her and if i rub her ... A: Kasey, One lump, one joey. By the way, be very gentle when feeling for the joey. You must not ... | |
| Pregnant Sugar Glider | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I noticed that the female was eating a lot more then the male and when I hold her and if i rub her ... A: Kasey, Sounds to me like congratulations are in order! You have one joey coming. Please make sure ... | |
| Holding the sugar glider | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter just got a sugar glider. The glider is 3 months old. When can we hold the glider ... A: Nora, At three months of age, your glider should already be hand-tame. If it isn't, you will have ... | |
| sugar gliders | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: How come you only sell sugar gliders as pairs? I was wanting to get a sugar glider but I do not want ... A: Marnie, Sugar Gliders are very social animals and do not do well when kept alone. Even with plenty ... | |
| website | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a college student in a biology course and I have raised 2 gliders in the past. I am in love ... A: Josie, How exciting that you are doing your presentation on Sugar Gliders! Gliders have lots of ... | |
| diet. | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: i just got my first sugar glider charlie in July and am soon to get my other little girl next week. ... A: Cari, Sorry this is late, but I thought I already answered it. The diet in your link looks great! ... | |
| introducing sugar gliders | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I have had Bella (female) for about 2 months now, she is about 4 months old. it was very difficult ... A: I am on vacation right now, but will answer your long question a bit later. Your other question ... | |
| introducing sugar gliders | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: I have had Bella (female) for about 2 months now, she is about 4 months old. it was very difficult ... A: Taylor, You have done everything right so far, but I think you may have rushed the actual ... | |
| Is a Sugar Glider | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: My name is Maggie, I am 15 years old and I absolutly adore sugar gliders. I am very intrested in ... A: Maggie, I'm not sure I understand your question. You want two gliders who are already bonded to ... | |
| Is a Sugar Glider | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My name is Maggie, I am 15 years old and I absolutly adore sugar gliders. I am very intrested in ... A: Maggie, You have heard bad things on which site? I don't intend for things to be "bad," just ... | |
| Is a Sugar Glider | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: My name is Maggie, I am 15 years old and I absolutly adore sugar gliders. I am very intrested in ... A: Maggie, Yes, sugar gliders are really cute. However, at your age you have much to consider. ... | |
| Bonding time/ after babies | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: we purchased two Sugar Gliders several months ago and were told that they were both female. Things ... A: I went online to check on the exact gestation time and "in the pouch" time for sugar glider joeys. ... | |
| Bonding time/ after babies | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: we purchased two Sugar Gliders several months ago and were told that they were both female. Things ... A: Mary Ann, How long ago did you get the gliders? Are you saying that one is male, or that one was ... | |
| over grooming | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I bought a "brother" pair of gliders. I was told they were brothers, never been apart. They are ... A: Mandy, You are so lucky to have two males that get along. Theirs is the best situation, neutered ... | |
| handling and approach and ppe | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: what is the best way to handle a sugar glider how do you approach a sugar what personal protective ... A: Mary-Jane, Thanks for the questions. Sugar Gliders are not aggressive and mean. They are ... | |
| sugar gliders and siberian chipmunks | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: can sugar gliders and siberian chipmunks live together if they were brought together as babies? ... A: Katerina, No! Sorry, but Sugar Gliders are predators, and I'm afraid the poor little chipmunk ... | |
| sugar gliders | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have two questions. I just got 2 male gliders. My friend is trying to get rid of a female. Can ... A: Joanne, Yikes! Two males will not get along when introduced to a female. The only way to make ... | |
| sugar glider | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I just got a female sugar glider. She is about 8 weeks old. She is very mean. She is always biting ... A: Taylor, Don't worry, your baby will love you. It just takes time and patience. Here is my article ... | |
| Follow-up:introducing gliders | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: Jen here again.I had asked you about introducing 2 females to 2 males and you had said to wait til ... A: Your idea about letting them pick their own mates is very interesting. I'm afraid it might not go ... | |
| Sugar Gliders | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: I just bought two sugar gliders one male one female. I believe they are full grown. I bought them ... A: Did you go to my website? nc.sugar.gliders.googlepages.com You will need to be patient. It will ... | |
| Baby sugiess | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: (I'm going to try to be clear as possible with my English since it's not my first language XD) ... A: Jan, Congratulations on your little ones! Yes, you may keep the gliders together until they start ... | |
| sugar glider diet | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Is it okay to feed elderberries to sugar gliders A: Ray, I would NOT feed elderberries to Sugar Gliders. Elderberry is sometimes used medicinally, and ... | |
| Sugar Gliders | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: my brother just got me 2 male sugar gliders, This is their second night here and they are 4 months ... A: Congratulations on your new gliders. You will need to do some research. You may start with my ... | |
| Seperating joeys from mom | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: My joeys have now been officially out of the pouch for two weeks, and their eyes are now open. When ... A: Jenna, Yes, eight weeks is when joeys may leave their parents. You will know they are ready when ... | |
| 1 glider bonded 2nd not | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey I recently got two male joeys from a breeder I didn't have any documents about thier age but the ... A: Ashley, It is good to ask questions! I am glad that you want to learn more about your gliders. ... | |
| sugar gliders. | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: my grandmother has two gliders one boy one girl. she found the male at the bottom of his cage and ... A: Brittney, Are the gliders living outdoors? The heat might have been responsible for your male's ... | |
| ? gliders | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: i have 2 male gliders and there mother recently passed on was wondering if could reintroduce them ... A: Chrisi, This is a tricky situation. Male gliders are territorial. Usually there is only one ... | |
| adult sugar glider | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a sugar glider, and she is currently about 6 months old. But she is still a lot smaller than ... A: Simone, Your glider is just a baby! Gliders are not fully grown until they are about a year old. ... | |
| Baby suggies? | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: (I'm going to try to be clear as possible with my English since it's not my first language XD) ... A: Jan, Thanks for the question. Your English is excellent! Kila is really cute! Kiku is still a ... | |
| Odd habit | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I posted a question before when I first got my gliders, and they've seemed to bond to me more, but ... A: Katey, Yes, your glider's odd behavior is due to having a cage that is too small. It is the glider ... | |
| deeper bonding | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I got my gliders a year ago from someone on criagslist. I am their 4th home. They are very tame,much ... A: Tracy, You are doing fine with bonding. The more time you spend with your gliders, the more they ... | |
| loss of weight | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: . i have 3 suggies.. they all female.. i have some problem with the feeding..because sometimes they ... A: Sugar Gliders need protein and calcium in addition to fruits and vegetables. Please go to my ... | |
| Baby glider | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: We have a new baby glider-- OOP 4 days. This is the first baby for our gliders. The mom, Lila, ... A: Sheryl. That's a tough situation. It is not uncommon for first babies to be rejected. I think the ... | |
| sugar glider 2 months old | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: My name is Mignon. My son just bought a baby sugar glider (2 mths old) n he plans to buy another to ... A: Mignon, Proper diet is very important for sugar gliders. Please go to my website for information ... | |
| Male colony | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 3 male joeys. All are under 5 months and all unrelated. Intros went perfectly and ... A: Carla, That's quite a loaded question. Theoretically, if all the males are neutered before ... | |
| my sugar glider ling-ling | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: how can i get my sugar glider ling-ling to let me hold her? i mean i tried be-4 but she ... A: Please follow the bonding process described in my article: Taming Sugar Gliders will take a lot ... | |
| can sugar glider live with chipmunk? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I already have a chipmunk in a one room. He has his cage but most of the time I keep the cage door ... A: Sorry, but the Sugar Glider would want to eat the chipmunk. Gliders eat meat and are predators. I ... | |
| suggie joeys | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a sugar glider joey 10 weeks oop and my husband and I just separated him from his mom and dad ... A: Kristy, From my experience, they only miss their parents for a couple of nights. I really don't ... | |
| suggie joeys | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a sugar glider joey 10 weeks oop and my husband and I just separated him from his mom and dad ... A: Kristy, I know how you feel. The parents spend a couple of days looking for their joey when one is ... | |
| older female big problems | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: .. she doesn't want to be touched and doesn't like the 4'x2' cage I have for her. It was my first ... A: Skyler, I am confused about your last sentence. Do you have just the female glider? She is ... | |
| New gliders? | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two male gliders that are about 14 months old,and I have a friend that has two females that ... A: Jennifer, Thanks for the question. Sugar Gliders are territorial. In the wild, one male is ... | |
| Hey, Betty | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I've got a question for you...Are sugar gliders allergic to cats? i have two of them. and ive been ... A: Frances, I have a cat, and there doesn't seem to be a problem with allergies. I am more ... | |
| Housing Gliders | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: We have just got a pair of gliders and build a lovely big cage for them on our porch. It is up ... A: Shelley, The recommended temperature for sugar gliders is 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit. In Australia, ... | |
| 17 mo old male glider sick? | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: Grandson has 17 mo old male glider losing some hair at back of his neck, not little spot on male's ... A: Brenda, I am not sure about your combination of isues. I'm thinking that you may have more than ... | |
| rejected joey diet | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I just discovered that my sugar glider has rejected one of her joeys. What should I feed the joey ... A: Michael, I am so sorry to hear about your rejected joey. It is very difficult to successfully ... | |
| Aggression and Tent Time | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I've heard that even with a biting Sugar Glider, it's best to have tent time with them once every ... A: Vanessa, You do not want to do tent time until your glider is used to you. He will become even ... | |
| adopting | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: im planning on adopting a Sugar Glider. do You no any rescue that have adoption available? i live in ... A: Alissa, Thanks for writing. I'm glad you are doing your research. No, sorry, but I don't have ... | |
| fighting females and anxious behavior | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have two females that are just over a year old. I got them together and they have lived ... A: Jane, Hmmm... that is quite an unusual situation! I can't imagine what the other female is ... | |
| Untame Sugar Gliders | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently rescued a pair of breeding sugar gliders from very neglectful owners. They are about a ... A: Jason, Didn't I answer this before? Yes, the gliders will become tame, as long as you are ... | |
| 3year old male&female suger gliders no babys ? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: she dont like for your hand to go in the pouch either. My question is after 3years I still don't ... A: Patty, I am not a veterinarian, so I really don't know, but gliders usually mate and have joeys ... | |
| fighting females and anxious behavior | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have two females that are just over a year old. I got them together and they have lived ... A: Jane, Thanks for the response. It sounds like something is going on with your females. We can ... | |
| Want a new Female Glider w/ 2 Male Gliders | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: i currently have 2 male gliders and was considering adding a female baby. do you think this is a ... A: Bruce, Yikes! No, do NOT put a young female in with two adult males! They will fight and hurt ... | |
| fighting females and anxious behavior | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have two females that are just over a year old. I got them together and they have lived ... A: I just received this question, but it is dated a few days ago! Sugar Gliders each have their own ... | |
| hair | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: why would our male sugar glider be losing hair around his neck? A: jj, Here is my article about hair loss. I hope it helps. The condition of an animal’s coat often ... | |
| how to tame a sugerglider? | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: my brother was given a sugerglider about 3 months ago and every time that anyone tries to touch it ... A: John, Your brother's sugar glider is very frightened and is trying to defend itself. Please go to ... | |
| Pregnant Sugar glider | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have two female sugar gliders living together in the same cage. They have onlt known each other ... A: Rachel, Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to your question. Sugar Gliders are just like ... | |
| Neutured or not? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I know there is probably no completely positive way to tell if a sugar glider is neutered or not, ... A: Nikki, It took a while, but I finally found a photo. I couldn't attach it, but I am sending the ... | |
| Neutured or not? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I know there is probably no completely positive way to tell if a sugar glider is neutered or not, ... A: Nikki, It is pretty easy to tell if the male has been neutered. The natural males have a furry ... | |
| New baby girl | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: After hours and countless days of research I finally brough home my baby sugar glider (LALA) The pet ... A: Natasha, Thank you so much for the compliment! My method works, as long as it is followed step by ... | |
| Sugar glider | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Today I recently bought another female sugar glider. I was wanting to know what the symptoms were ... A: Rachel, Congratulations on your new glider! Sorry to say, but most pet shops do not know how to ... | |
| goliath | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: i have recently gotten a sugar glider whom i named goliath. The breeder we bought him from said he ... A: Brandon, Yikes! please do NOT chase your glider to "catch" him. Goliath fusses and bites because ... | |
| Should we get a 2nd | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: We have a female baby had her for about 3 weeks. Can you add another older glider into the cage ... A: Julie, Thanks for the question. Sure, the young male would be great, providing you plan to have ... | |
| Sugar glider | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Today I recently bought another female sugar glider. I was wanting to know what the symptoms were ... A: Rachel, How old is the new glider? What kind of diet has she been on? I think she may be an older ... | |
| My male and female sugar glider pair is acting strange. | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have two pairs of male and female sugar gliders. They have been together since they were joeys, ... A: Courtney, Thanks for the answers. It sounds like most everything is okay with their living ... | |
| My male and female sugar glider pair is acting strange. | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have two pairs of male and female sugar gliders. They have been together since they were joeys, ... A: Courtney, I really can't answer your question without some clarity on your situation. Please tell ... | |
| Question | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me any stories of the success of people keeping Sugar gliders as pets.You know how ... A: Here's the story of my first glider. Is this what you had in mind? This is how it all ... | |
| Question | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Could you tell me any stories of the success of people keeping Sugar gliders as pets.You know how ... A: Rebecca, Thanks for the interesting question. I don't know of particular stories, but I can give ... | |
| Sugar Glider bonding | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I purchased 2 12 or 13 week old Sugar gliders this weekend from a individual that's Sugar Gliders ... A: Nickie, Thanks for the question. You can bond with Sugar Gliders at any time! It is easier to ... | |
| Two female and one male sugar glider in the same cage | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a four month old famle sugar glider OOP. I thinking about buying two other sugar gliders from ... A: Rachel, Thanks for the questions. These are important questions to ask. First, the male and ... | |
| deep sleep | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: Recently my female sugar glider under 1 year of age has started going into deep sleeps to where ... A: Hayden, That kind of deep sleep is not normal, and should be a cause for concern. I am not a ... | |
| death of a brother | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We came home last night and our little boy Percy (2 year old male) was at the bottom the cage cold ... A: Jessica, Thanks for all the details. It helps in trying to determine what might have happened to ... | |
| death of a brother | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: We came home last night and our little boy Percy (2 year old male) was at the bottom the cage cold ... A: Jessica, I am so sorry for your loss. You will want to give Ouso extra attention at this time. ... | |
| my new sugar glider is biting. | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: my new baby Meka, whom i have had for 2 days, bites the poo outta me, even through her pouch..and ... A: Brandy, Each Sugar Glider has his or her own personality, just like people. Some bond easily, ... | |
| my new sugar glider is biting. | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: my new baby Meka, whom i have had for 2 days, bites the poo outta me, even through her pouch..and ... A: Brandy, Don't worry, your new baby will love you. Here's my article about bonding with your ... | |
| Gliders Not Eating | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I own three gliders. They have recently had a full vet exam and everything is 100% great with them. ... A: It is not unusual for gliders to be picky eaters. Sometimes they just need some variety. I suggest ... | |
| I dont know how to tame her | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: about 2 months ago i purchased a 3 year old female glider. although i have slowly gotten her used to ... A: Amber, Your glider has had a traumatic past. With the proper care, she will learn to love you. ... | |
| my sugar glider ate one of her week old babies | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: my sugar glider had two babies, they are a little over a week out of the pouch. when i went to clean ... A: Bree, This is a very tough situation. The reason is never clear. It could be that something was ... | |
| Help hes sick | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I know your not a vet but if your on here answering questions your obviously know a lot. Two days ... A: Corie, You are correct, I am not a vet. There are a lot of things I would need to know to give the ... | |
| i want my sugar glider to like me | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: i am new with sugar gliders and i dont really know how to train him the way that i want. I keep on ... A: Izura, It takes a long time to bond with some Sugar Gliders. Please be patient. You need to take ... | |
| territorial issues? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i have two female gliders. The oldest is around 3and a half years, and the other is just over a ... A: Brittney, It sounds like your little one is growing up and perhaps is testing the authority of the ... | |
| NEW SUGAR GLIDER | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE a new sugar glider.I am the first owner.Ihave had her 1 wk She lives on to of my head ... A: Georges. Congratulations on your new Sugar Glider! It sounds like you have a very special glider. ... | |
| pregnant sugar glider | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a male (1 year old) sugar glider since August, 2009. He is a very friendly cute guy, he let ... A: The Sugar Glider food you get at a pet store is not very good for them. Gliders should have fresh ... | |
| help | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: i have had my sugar gliders for two days now and i am unsure of what to feed them and how much and ... A: They are very complicated creatures and need special care. There is way too much for you learn for ... | |
| Gliderade | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: We were given a small package of powder gliderade at the pet store and told to mix it with a gallon ... A: Brian, Your gliders should have fresh unaltered water available at all times. The gliderade can be ... | |
| General Info | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: We purchased 2 gliders from an exotic pet store about a month ago. They are slowly coming around. ... A: Sheryl, Congratulations on your new babies! Please go to my website for information about bonding: ... | |
| I donno what to do | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have two girl Sugar Gliders. I got one to start and then ended getting another when the first ... A: Andrew, Thanks for the question. Sugar Gliders are complicated creatures. They each have their ... | |
| Bald Spot on 4 year old female's head | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 sugar gliders - 2 females and a neutered male - all siblings. I have had them for 3.5 ... A: Hair loss is a fairly common problem with Sugar Gliders. Here is my article about it: The ... | |
| Sugar Glider Eating Habits | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My sugar glider has been doing very well, but he has not been eating all of his grub recently. I was ... A: Mary, I really cannot say why your glider isn't eating. Sometimes they can be finicky with their ... | |
| Is there something wrong? | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering if something might be up with our new gliders. We're not 100% sure the details we ... A: Katey, Please keep giving them the BML, fruits and vegetables. Cheerios are fine, but limit the ... | |
| Is there something wrong? | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm wondering if something might be up with our new gliders. We're not 100% sure the details we ... A: Katey, Gliders are very interesting creatures, and can react to many things. They are particularly ... | |
| my baby is lost in my house | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: my baby bella has been lost for three nights in my house we have really looked every where and put ... A: Michelle, I am so sorry your baby Bella is lost! Gliders like to be up high. Check above the ... | |
| Sugar Glider Hair loss | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I adopted two male sugar gliders on Christmas Eve. One is 3yrs old and the other is 1 yr old. When ... A: Morae, All males develop the bald spot. It is a scent gland. They also have scent glands on the ... | |
| Agressive female | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a female for a year and a half (that's her age), and I got a male 2 months ago (the dealer ... A: Carlos, Sugar Gliders are sometimes difficult to understand. It sounds like you are doing all ... | |
| My Honey :) | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I just recently got a 4 month old girl sugar glider. The woman I bought it from told me she is very ... A: Zarah, Congratulations on your new glider. You just need to be patient. You are doing all the ... | |
| taming new baby | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: when is it the best and safest time to start handling a baby sugar glider to make sure it is tame? A: Ruby, Thanks for the question. You may stroke the joey with one finger as soon as it is out of the ... | |
| Are my joeys male or female? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of gliders who had joeys about 3 weeks oop now, unfortunalely the mom pasased away and ... A: Brandie, I'm so sorry about the mother of your joeys. Congratulations on hand-rearing the babies, ... | |
| brother & sister mating | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm getting a brother %26 sister sugar gliders. Will they breed if the male isn't neutered? If so ... A: Erin, Thanks for the question. Yes, the brother and sister will mate when they are old enough, and ... | |
| sugar glider male | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My male is about 20 months but does not have a bald spot and the female he is with has never had a ... A: Candy, Does your glider have a "puff ball" on his lower abdomen? If not, then he has been ... | |
| baby glider (joeys) | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: one of my girls would like to get a baby glider as young as she can my question to is how old can a ... A: Greg, By OOP, we mean the first time the joey comes out of the mother's pouch. When they enter the ... | |
| baby glider (joeys) | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: one of my girls would like to get a baby glider as young as she can my question to is how old can a ... A: Greg, Sugar Glider joeys can leave their parents as soon as they are eating solids on their own, ... | |
| sugar glider baby being eaten | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have one male and one female sugar glider that just had their first babies about two weeks ago. ... A: How did the day go with your sugar gliders? Is there something I can help you with? Stephanie, I ... | |
| Baby Sugar Glider | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased what I thought was a male sugar glider and it turned out to be a pregnant ... A: Christina, The joey is frightened and uncomfortable without her mother. Here's what I'd try: Put ... | |
| calcium sources | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have heard that you can give gliders a cuttle bone. Is this ok or not? What do you recommend to ... A: Heather and Sheila, Your glider is really cute! I haven't heard about cuttle bones for gliders. ... | |
| Sugargliders | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I sent you an email before about my girl glider "humping" my other girl. It appears it has quieted ... A: Christy, Unfortunately, your glider seems to have been rejected by the others. Do not force the ... | |
| Bonded pair, female issues | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My family adopted a trio of sugar gliders a week ago. The male, Skyler is two years old, VERY ... A: Kristie, It sounds like you have done your homework and are doing a great job with your gliders. ... | |
| southern flying tree squirrel | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: i am going to mix up your receipe for sugar gliders to feed my southern flying tree squirrel as i ... A: Dawn, I'm afraid I am the wrong person to ask about flying squirrels. They are rodents, while ... | |
| Glider characteristics | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you could tell me how to determine the age of a sugar glider?I recently bought 2 ... A: Jennifer, Please be patient. First, begin with the gliders in the pouch during the day when they ... | |
| Fighting | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: My 2 girls and 1 boy have been together over a year and have always gotten along great. About a ... A: Christy, Sugar Gliders are complicated creatures, and sometimes they do things that we can't ... | |
| sexing Sugar Gliders | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased my first set of sugar gliders. I wanted and thought I was getting a tame unrelated ... A: Heather, Sugar gliders are wonderful pets, but they do need to be socialized. If your gliders were ... | |
| sexing | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I just purchased two sugar gliders, one male one female. I was told that hey were not related. Once ... A: Heather, If they both have a furry sack, then they are both male. To confirm, look in the center ... | |
| 2 adult gliders | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have decided to rescue 2 adult gliders. A male and female they are lifelong mates. The night ... A: Erin, I believe that any glider can be tamed with enough time and patience. Apparently your ... | |
| dumb question | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I was holding my glider and his penis came out while I was holding him and a white liquid came out ... A: Tasha, There are no dumb questions. It is not unusual for a male glider's penis to come out once ... | |
| dogs and sugar gliders | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a miniature schnauzer and im getting a sugar glider and i wanted to know if my dog will harm ... A: Spencer, Whether your dog and sugar glider get along depends on the personalities of both of them. ... | |
| uhh ohh | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure what is going on with my glider but within the past few days when I've gone to put his ... A: Shannon, Have there been any changes in your glider's environment? There must be something ... | |
| Sugar Glider and Flying Squirrel | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I've never had either before, I was planning on getting two sugar gliders, but I've heard the flyers ... A: Molli, I saw the video and read the comments. It seems they do fight, and the owners plan to ... | |
| Sugar Glider and Flying Squirrel | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I've never had either before, I was planning on getting two sugar gliders, but I've heard the flyers ... A: Molli, Sugar Gliders do have a smell, but it is not entirely unpleasant. I have 12 gliders and I ... | |
| Training & Age of Sugar Gliders | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you could tell me how to determine the age of a sugar glider?I recently bought 2 ... A: Jennifer, Eight months is about right for a full sized bald spot. They mature at about that age. ... | |
| Introducing suger gliders | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and he was neutered when I got him. I felt bad and wanted to get him a play mate. So I ... A: Lenea, You did everything right, you just need to be patient. Both of you should bond with both ... | |
| Sugar Glider and Flying Squirrel | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I've never had either before, I was planning on getting two sugar gliders, but I've heard the flyers ... A: Moli, To answer your second question first: NO!! A Sugar Glider is a predator and a squirrel is ... | |
| Sugar Gliders | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: such as their social behaviour e.g. group interaction, defence mechanisms, grooming other sugar ... A: Emma, I am glad you are doing research about Sugar Gliders. You have way too many questions for me ... | |
| Cold gliders | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two sugar gliders and they have never been sick a day in their life or ever gotten cold ... A: Lanae, I think I already answered your question, but allexperts doesn't think so. I'll do a quick ... | |
| Cold gliders | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two sugar gliders and they have never been sick a day in their life or ever gotten cold ... A: Sugar gliders go into the semi-hibernation to survive when it gets too cold. Yes, you reacted ... | |
| Cold gliders | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have two sugar gliders and they have never been sick a day in their life or ever gotten cold ... A: Lanae, Actually, what your glider experienced is a semi-hibernation that gliders can do if ... | |
| a sexual gliders?? | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: ok i've been house sitting for my mother while she's been out of town and i know next to nothing ... A: Daphne, Well, that's quite a curious situation! Joeys take about two months to develop in the ... | |
| Introducing two gliders | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have two gliders from different homes one male one female and I'm introducing them . I had them ... A: Beth, I've never heard of that interesting behavior. If they are not hissing, crabbing, or biting, ... | |
| 2 males 2 females | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: if i have 2 females and i added 2 males to the cage will the males fight or will it be ok or will ... A: Jennifer, The only time two males might get along is if they are brothers and have grown up ... | |
| single glider? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I got 2 sugar gliders from somebody and I just lost one and I wanted to no if I can keep my other ... A: Jennifer, The sooner you get her a companion, the better. If she is alone, you will need to give ... | |
| Mating after Birth of Babies | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: my female sugarglider just recently had her babies coming out of her pouch a few days ago. i was ... A: Min, It is not at all unusual for the male to mate soon after joeys are OOP. In fact, Sugar ... | |
| JOEY | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey there, I have 4 sugar gliders. They are all healthy, Im just gonna give you a little run down ... A: Erica, Congratulations on your new joeys! Sugar Gliders are good parents. There are cases of ... | |
| Sugar Glider needing a home | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1yo female sugar glider who is in need of a good home. I am in school and both my boyfriend ... A: Kimberly, I'm sorry, but I don't know anyone in Arizona who might want a Sugar Glider. I would ... | |
| pregnant sugar gliders | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering. I've got two sets of sugar gliders and want to stop them from getting pregnant ... A: Jackie, I would leave the father with his mate until the joeys are at least eight weeks OOP. This ... | |
| my baby glider bella | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: i got bella about 3weeks ago and i havent got any kind of socialnes out of her. ive taken her in the ... A: Brittany, Don't worry, your Bella will be fine. She is terrified, and she must to learn to trust ... | |
| She runs away... | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: i have two sugar gliders romeo and juliet.ive had them for like two weeks now.romeo doesnt mind if i ... A: Jadea, Don't worry, your Romeo and Juliet will be fine. They are terrified, and must to learn to ... | |
| My sugar glider | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I have adopted my sugar glider one month ago. He is around 3-4 years old. I have been reading a lot ... A: Duygu, I have just received a note from someone in Yokosuka, Japan. She has a pair of gliders that ... | |
| My sugar glider | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I have adopted my sugar glider one month ago. He is around 3-4 years old. I have been reading a lot ... A: Duygu, I hope all is well in Japan. I am half a world away! The veterinarians here don't know much ... | |
| Sick Glider? | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: New to the site, found it while searching for an answer. I have 4 sugar gliders, never mated for ... A: Don, Thanks for the question. It is a very interesting one, but not one that can be easily ... | |
| Dad's behaviour with joey | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My Joey is only 6weeks out of the pouch and already beginning to get around a lot more. She (she is ... A: Freya, It would be very unusual for the father to try to mate with his daughter, particularly at ... | |
| Baby glidder | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 week old baby not eating on her own when I get her to eat its baby food or formula. What ... A: Kimberly, I wrote an answer to this question, but it is coming back to me as unanswered. From your ... | |
| Baby glidder | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 week old baby not eating on her own when I get her to eat its baby food or formula. What ... A: Kimberly, Eight weeks is old enough to eat soft solid foods. I strongly suggest you make her some ... | |
| My girl sugar glider hates me! | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: i have a male and a female thier names are romeo and juliet.romeo lets me feed him and he'll climb ... A: Jadea, First of all, your female glider doesn't hate you, she is just afraid. Please go to my ... | |
| sugar gliders protein+calcium | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I like the idea of giving my gliders the HPW diet for their proten EVERYNIGHT.If you look online you ... A: Jessica, Here are the ingredients for the Wombaroo powder: Whey protein, soy protein, ground ... | |
| My sugar glider is still afraid of me | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I have had my sugar glider Mika since Feb.of this year and she has been great fun to watch and carry ... A: Becca, Gliders are much happier and calmer when they have a companion. Have you read my article ... | |
| sugar glider | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: i just got 2 baby sugar gliders ( i know they are terrified right now) i understand that i read all ... A: Jessica, Giving your gliders meal worms while they are so scared will not help you bond with them. ... | |
| sugar glider | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me find a vet that is cheap and will take in sugar gliders. if you ... A: Gianna, I did a Google search for Exotics Veterinarian in Long Island, and found something worth ... | |
| sugar glider | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me find a vet that is cheap and will take in sugar gliders. if you ... A: Gianna, Where do you live? You need to find a veterinarian who specializes in "exotics." Since ... | |
| diets | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: how do i change diets? they are on BML but id like to put the gliders on HPW.. how do i go about ... A: Allison, I read that article a while back. I have replaced the baby food chicken with boiled ... | |
| diets | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: how do i change diets? they are on BML but id like to put the gliders on HPW.. how do i go about ... A: Allison, I have been feeding my gliders BML, fruits and veggies for over eight years now. None of ... | |
| first time glider owner.. | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: i have been wanting to get a glider so i've been researching.. i know it is best for the glider to ... A: Allison, I'm glad you are doing research on Sugar Gliders and their care. Yes, gliders are much ... | |
| gliders mate.. | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: . i have 3 gliders, which consist of parents and a baby glider whichs is a male. the baby glider is ... A: Eric, I really can't give you a definitive answer to your question. I have heard about family ... | |
| introducing gliders | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: i ordered a glider from a pet store they said it well be a baby but they didnt know for sure what ... A: Kelsea, This question is difficult to answer. Each glider has his or her own personality and prior ... | |
| Breeding | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: My fiance and I just recently came across 2 breeding pairs of sugar gliders and brought them home. I ... A: Stephanie, There are several reasons your gliders might not be breeding. I need you to answer some ... | |
| 2 males can bond w/each other | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I bought my 1st male glider around december where he was not properly cared for little or no ... A: Kellie, Two unrelated males generally cannot cohabitate without a lot of fighting for dominance. ... | |
| should I get a male or female/ sleeping times | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently decided to get a sugar glider. I wanted a sugar glider so bad and I was afraid to have ... A: Cissy, Whether you get a male or female depends on if you want babies. They will get along either ... | |
| Bonding/age | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently decided to get a sugar glider. I wanted a sugar glider so bad and I was afraid to have ... A: Cissy, Congratulations on your new baby! It takes quite some time for gliders to learn to trust ... | |
| New mate after death of mate? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My female Suggie died about a week ago. I still have not figured out why, she was very active, ate ... A: Stephanie, Sorry for your loss. Actually, gliders have been known to die soon after losing a loved ... | |
| eating | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: ok when we first my sugar glider she ate many things now she barely eats anything. could you give me ... A: Hunter, What do you give your glider? I suggest BML. The recipe can be found on my website: ... | |
| Feeding | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have rehomed 2 sugar gliders which are 9-10 weeks oop. They both were eating good before the new ... A: Pat, There could be several reasons why she isn't eating. Was there a change in diet? Maybe the ... | |
| sugar glider bonding problems | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought an 11 week old female sugar glider about a month an a half ago and she pretty much hates ... A: Ashley, Your glider does not hate you. She is frightened, and is defending herself against what ... | |
| sugar gliders | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: i bought a male and female sugar glides about four months ago from a lady she said she has got 2 ... A: Debbie, You have a complicated problem, and one that I can't easily solve for you. Sugar Gliders ... | |
| sugarglider | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: well here is my question im not sure you can anwser it or not. when i have my sugar glider Elle she ... A: Hunter, Your glider is just trying to hang on to you, so she clings on with her nails. If you keep ... | |
| crabby sugar glider | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: last night my female glider was hissing and crabbing nonstop for unknown reasons,and she didn't ... A: Mariesa, I'm not a vet, so I can't be sure if your glider is sick. Does she eat protein, too? ... | |
| Putting a young female in with a male | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: We recently lost our 9 month old female and we have a six month old male. We are looking at young ... A: Tracy, If your glider is only six months old, it shouldn't really be a problem. Make sure you go ... | |
| sugar gliders & dogs | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: We were told that if a dog licks a sugar glider that it will kill it. Is this true. We have 2 new ... A: John, I really don't know about dogs licking Sugar Gliders. I would think that a dog's saliva ... | |
| separating | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and female sugar glider and they have have a 1 week o.o.p. joey, I know that after 8 ... A: Congratulations! Sugar Gliders are excellent parents. The male will help, often babysitting to ... | |
| New Sugar Gliders | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a good friend who had two male sugar gliders as pets. Unfortunately, something happened to ... A: Alex. Lots of questions! I appreciate your concern for doing things right. I have fed my gliders ... | |
| sugar glider diet | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: pogo has been eating the bml diet for several months.she stopped eating it about 2 weeks ago.she ... A: Sheila, Sugar Gliders are sometimes picky eaters. I suggest you give her the BML ingredients ... | |
| fur | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in Keene and I have been searching for a vet in my area. "Elvis" has a bald spot on the top ... A: Jodi, I think you are talking about Elvis' scent gland, which creates a bald spot at the top of the ... | |
| Snak Shak OK for Gliders? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I got a pair of male gliders back in march. They are doing just fine. I want to get them some more ... A: Dale, I'm sure your gliders will enjoy the little house, but the "food" is intended for rodents. ... | |
| Is My Sugar Glider Bonding With Me? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Me again (: I bought Bubbles a large sized cage yesterday evening and she's so much happier now! I ... A: nna, It sounds like you are off to a great start with Bubbles. Be patient and be kind, and I'm ... | |
| Introducing new joey's | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: Betty, I currently have a male and female sugar glider that have been together for about 3 months ... A: Sugar Gliders have a very complicated social system. Have you ever seen Meercat manor? Gliders are ... | |
| New Sugar Glider (: | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought a baby female glider yesterday. I took her home in a little carrier about the size of a ... A: Congratulations! Thank you for the question. My article about bonding is below. You'll want to ... | |
| Introducing new joey's | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Betty, I currently have a male and female sugar glider that have been together for about 3 months ... A: Krystle, I wish I could give you a definite answer to your question. Sugar Gliders are complicated ... | |
| pregnant gliders | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I just recently bought 5 sugar gliders and I've been doing my homework on how to love them and how ... A: Liz, Congratulations on your new glider family! Yours is a tough question, and one that I can't ... | |
| Sugar glider deep sleep concern! | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Since Gizmo's operation(neutered) a month ago, we noticed that he occasionally (only at night, and ... A: Liezl, Thank you so much for the details. I'll have to admit I am perplexed. Gliders do go ... | |
| Sugar glider deep sleep concern! | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Since Gizmo's operation(neutered) a month ago, we noticed that he occasionally (only at night, and ... A: Liezl, I don't see a link to your video. It sounds like you are doing all the right things for ... | |
| territorial gliders | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: We got a mated pair of gliders a little more than a month ago. They're about 4 yrs old, we don't ... A: Melissa, A well-socialized glider won't be sensitive to others when she is expecting. Whether or ... | |
| Attacking | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have four sugar gliders, a male and female and their two daughters. Recently, my male glider has ... A: Aly, Thanks for the question. Sugar Gliders have an interesting social structure. As the Alpha ... | |
| sugarglider | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: i have many questions about her.i don't think she has been abused but has been without attenshon. ... A: Hunter, You have lots of questions! Please go to my website: nc.sugar.gliders.googlepages.com. I ... | |
| mating | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: can brother and sister from a different litter mate and have babies A: Annisssia, I don't think I quite understand your question. Do you mean they have the same parents, ... | |
| bonding | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I took in 2 sugar gliders at the age of 2 years old. I am having lots of trouble getting them to get ... A: Here's my article about bonding with your babies Good luck! Bonding with Sugar Gliders will take a ... | |
| New Older Gliders, agression issues | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Okay so I just got 2 new gliders. there are male and female about 3 years old. I know bonding ... A: Jessica, I can't answer to every possible situation, but you just have to think logically. The ... | |
| New Older Gliders, agression issues | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Okay so I just got 2 new gliders. there are male and female about 3 years old. I know bonding ... A: Jessica, I don't understand your question. If you follow my suggestions, he shouldn't be crabbing ... | |
| New Older Gliders, agression issues | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: Okay so I just got 2 new gliders. there are male and female about 3 years old. I know bonding ... A: Jessica, Congratulations on your new "babies." They are all babies to me. Your male has not had ... | |
| Baby sugar not drinking | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a female baby sugar glider 4 days ago. She is apparently 2 months out of the pouch ... A: Robyn, To answer your question, yes, and no. If she is eating apples and eliminating normally, ... | |
| Making noise while mating | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I just recently acquired a male and female... this morning their moving around in their pouch and ... A: Jennifer, It doesn't sound like anything to worry about. Pay more attention to their behavior, as ... | |
| very crappy baby | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: OK I forgot to ask.... my friend just got a 6 month old baby.... from someone who said her daughter ... A: Here's a link to a site with glider sounds: http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/sounds/ ... | |
| Making noise while mating | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I just recently acquired a male and female... this morning their moving around in their pouch and ... A: Jennifer, Since I cannot hear the noise you are talking about, I cannot be sure. Gliders make lots ... | |
| Food | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: If I have multiple sugar gliders can they share a single food bowl, and do they need to be fed ... A: Sharing food is part of the Sugar Glider's social structure. They can eat out of the same bowl, and ... | |
| Glider Baby Just Left Home | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, I have just given away one of my gliders joey's yesterday (OOP on May 1st 2009), the ... A: Peter, It sounds like your gliders have a lot of fun! It should take the parents three or four ... | |
| Glider Baby Just Left Home | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, I have just given away one of my gliders joey's yesterday (OOP on May 1st 2009), the ... A: Peter, How old is the joey? If it is at least eight weeks OOP, then it is just lonely for its ... | |
| sugar glider bedding | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: what is the best type of bedding to use in a sugar gliders cage? (getting a baby girl in 2 weeks) A: Mimi, Congratulations! Thanks for the question. I use "puppy pads" for a variety of reasons. The ... | |
| 2 Males fighting | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had my first male joey for about 8 months (not neutered). He has bonded pretty good with me. ... A: Chris, Generally, two males will not get along. Since your two are brothers, it is possible that ... | |
| feeding pellets | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I feed my gliders the BML diet,along with different fruits and vegetables every night,I read that ... A: Gail, Thanks for the question. The only pellet food I recommend is Zookeeper's Secret, aka ... | |
| glider sickness | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My glider is giving up! She will no longer move her back legs I can't figure out why. I rub them to ... A: Jesse, I thought I answered this question earlier this morning, but it came up again in my queue. ... | |
| sickness | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My glider is giving up! She will no longer move her back legs I can't figure out why. I rub them to ... A: Jesse, Does your glider get enough calcium? It sounds like she has hind-end paralysis. If so, you ... | |
| sugar glider go in water | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: i wanted 2 know if my sugar glider can go in water 2 take a bath or play in water she stinks alot A: Amy, Yikes! Sugar Gliders should NOT go into water, they cannot swim! Besides, being wet might ... | |
| Glider inroduction | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a bonded m/f pair, and recently rescued a single f. My pair are apox. 8-9 months oop, the new ... A: Shasta, Your gliders are the perfect age for introductions. Read my article about introductions to ... | |
| Sugar gliders behavior | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i AM DOING A PROJECT ON SUGAR GLIDERS BUT i DON'T KNOW WHAT THERE BEHAVIOR IS? A: Sara, I am a school teacher. What class are you doing a project for? How old are you? Sugar ... | |
| aggressive smaller female | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: We've had our 2 female gliders (not sisters) for about a year and a half now, since they were 8 and ... A: Mackay, You certainly do have an interesting situation! Your Kiko is a difficult creature to get ... | |
| Sugar glider fighting | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have one nuterted male sugar glidr (about 7) named leon I've had him his whole life he's only been ... A: Hope, It is normal for gliders to fuss at each other once in a while, especially if the male is ... | |
| bonding | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: me and my wife have a male 11months and are looking about getting a female 12 months how do we go ... A: Jason, Your glider will appreciate having a companion. Thank you! A male and female of about the ... | |
| weak and sad | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Its been like 3 days that Tiny wont play, eat, move as much, looks weak,and sad. And my four year ... A: Ruby, It sounds like you may have a serious problem. In order to offer advice, I need to know all ... | |
| Sugar glider fighting | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I have one nuterted male sugar glidr (about 7) named leon I've had him his whole life he's only been ... A: Hope, Congratulations with the coming of your little ones. Your two males are probably competing ... | |
| cage? | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Last time we talked you told me to go to a certain website and I did some research. I work at a pet ... A: Jordan, I just spent some time online looking for a cage for you. I didn't have much luck. The ... | |
| scared sugar glider | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My sugar glider got so scared tonight she fell to the bottom of the cage and stiffened up. I ... A: Kathy, I once had an inept pet store man try to tell me that his very sick rescued glider was ... | |
| scared sugar glider | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My sugar glider got so scared tonight she fell to the bottom of the cage and stiffened up. I ... A: Kathy, What you described is a warning sign. Please check to be sure everything is as it should be ... | |
| What kind of food to give pregnant sugar glider | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My sugar glider "Pinky" is pregnant and its my first time as a mom and also owning a sugar glider. I ... A: Congratulations! Having a joey is very exciting. BML is excellent. I suggest you give her some ... | |
| Sugar Gliders fight | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have two Sugar Gliders one is a girl and one is a boy my girl one had all girl babies and one male ... A: Alyssa, I am not a veterinarian, so I really don't know if the dad's eye will be okay. It would be ... | |
| Introducing a new male into a colony? | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I started of with a male and a female glider pair. They were bonded to each other but only the male ... A: Sorry I am late in answering this question. For some reason the question didn't appear in my queue. ... | |
| mom died and 2 joeys in pouch | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My female glider has passed away and she has 2 joeys in pouch still very young is there anything i ... A: Daniel, I am so sorry! It is very difficult to successfully hand-raise tiny joeys. Here is a link ... | |
| black widow | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: ok my name is mark and i had 3 sugar gliders. first we bought a male named jasper, then we bought a ... A: Mark, Yikes! This is a very difficult situation! I'm afraid Sugar Gliders have a very complicated ... | |
| handling a baby | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: hi if i touch a baby glider will the parents eat it becuse of my oils A: Nick, No, they won't. However, gliders are very protective parents. Do not take the baby away ... | |
| introducing a new glider | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: how do i introduce a new female sugar glider with the 3 others i have that have been together for a ... A: Amber, Are the other gliders male or female? This could make a big difference. Here is my ... | |
| hello its tyler again | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Well its been two days since they have been back together and last night they were very active ... A: I don't have a lot of time, I have guests this weekend. You should NOT allow brother and sister to ... | |
| he wont be aroused, he always hides | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: i just aquireed my first glider for my b-day, my sister inlaw gave him to me as a gift, he is only ... A: I don't have a lot of time, I have guests this weekend. Please order Zookeeper's Secret aka ... | |
| considering it.. | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: good to meet you. I am pretty into pets, I've worked at 2 pet stores, one currently. My passion has ... A: Gliders are great pets, if you are willing to put in some time and effort. My son likes reptiles, ... | |
| he wont be aroused, he always hides | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: i just aquireed my first glider for my b-day, my sister inlaw gave him to me as a gift, he is only ... A: Kristi, Okay, then you may have a problem. There are so many things that could be causing him to ... | |
| hello its tyler again | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Well its been two days since they have been back together and last night they were very active ... A: Tyler, I'm afraid you are confusing me. Are we talking am or pm? How old are you? You can ... | |
| hello its tyler again | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Well its been two days since they have been back together and last night they were very active ... A: Tyler, It sounds like the gliders are doing better together. What time did the breeder tell you ... | |
| sugar glider stress | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: the first and second night but tonight she isnt really moving much and when she does move its very ... A: Tyler, Your gliders should be happier now that they are back together. Don't forget that the male ... | |
| sugar glider stress | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: the first and second night but tonight she isnt really moving much and when she does move its very ... A: I am glad your little one is feeling better. Yes, she should have a companion. Gliders do much ... | |
| sugar glider stress | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: the first and second night but tonight she isnt really moving much and when she does move its very ... A: Tyler, There are many things that could be causing your glider's problem. The most likely is that ... | |
| mother and son mating | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Can a mother and son mate and if so, what can I expect? I'm hoping they didn't get their groove on, ... A: Kelley, A mother and son are capable of mating, but it is not recommended. Inbreeding can lead to ... | |
| aggressive smaller female | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: We've had our 2 female gliders (not sisters) for about a year and a half now, since they were 8 and ... A: Mackay, It doesn't sound like Kiko has a physical ailment, but it wouldn't hurt to have her checked ... | |
| Female glider ate her baby | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I had no idea my glider was even pregnant until the other night when I went to feed her I seen her ... A: Valerie, I am so sorry for your loss. This unfortunate situation can happen for several reasons. ... | |
| fighting sugar gliders | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had two male sugar gliders for 6 months without any problems. They are in the same cage and ... A: Pam, I have used Neosporin on cuts on a glider's body, and it worked fine. Since the eye is so ... | |
| fighting sugar gliders | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had two male sugar gliders for 6 months without any problems. They are in the same cage and ... A: Pam, Are your two males related to each other? Did they grow up together? How old are they? This ... | |
| joey | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 babies whos mothr died. the father and aunt have eaten 1 of the 2 babies. what can i do to ... A: Katina, Yikes! I am so sorry for your loss. I hope I am not too late in responding. This is an ... | |
| neutered male being aggressive and seeingly trying to mate with my new female glider | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male joey who is neutered, and very healthy. I recently purchased a young ... A: Susan, Hmmm... that is indeed odd behavior for such a young neutered male. Even if he weren't ... | |
| Sugar glider sisters stopped sleeping in the same pouch together | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a pair of usually very happy sugies, that normally have no problem being around each other. ... A: Steven, This could be a problem. There is probably a reason that the one has separated herself ... | |
| Glider Joeys | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, I have 2 joeys that are just OOP, :) and havce a few questions. They have been OOP ... A: Peter, Two males will not get along together. If it looks like the older male might harm the joey, ... | |
| Cost | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: All I wanted to know is how much does a sugar glider normally cost? A: Alyssa, The costs of a Sugar Glider vary greatly. An average price for a regular gray joey is ... | |
| SUGAR GLIDER PReGO | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My mom has a male and female sugar glider non related and we noticed on the female that on its ... A: Whitney, Congratulations! Yes, it looks like she has one joey in her pouch. It will probably be ... | |
| Momma off her food | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm an expert here too. I know cats but not sugar gliders. We had two together for a while. The ... A: Karen, Thanks for the advice on the licking. Do you mean a dog bone? Like a milkbone, or a toy ... | |
| new babies | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Betty, I mailed you a few months ago about being a new owner and my females tail came up missing. ... A: Caryl, Congratulations! Fortunately, gliders are excellent parents. There really is nothing you ... | |
| death of male glider | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: We had 4 gliders....a male and female pair, then a male and female joeys. At one point, I had been ... A: Donna, Gliders who are ill often do separate themselves from the others. I didn't mean to say ... | |
| Momma off her food | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm an expert here too. I know cats but not sugar gliders. We had two together for a while. The ... A: Karen, I'm so sorry for your losses. I'll have to admit, I'm confused, too. How long had you had ... | |
| Glider Joeys | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Good evening, I have 2 joeys that are just OOP, :) and havce a few questions. They have been OOP ... A: Peter, Congratulations! Having new joeys is very exciting. Sugar Glider age is usually ... | |
| death of male glider | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: We had 4 gliders....a male and female pair, then a male and female joeys. At one point, I had been ... A: Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Since I am not a vet, I cannot give you any real answers. ... | |
| Food Fight | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I just observed a food fight between my two boys. I have no clue as to why they would fight over a ... A: Benita, I understand your reluctance to have them neutered. The procedure is pretty simple, but ... | |
| Food Fight | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I just observed a food fight between my two boys. I have no clue as to why they would fight over a ... A: Benita, Like many animals, Sugar Gliders have a "pecking order" when it comes to food. The ... | |
| aggressive glider | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my name is Morgan and I own a pair of female suggies. They're sisters and they're about 2-4 months ... A: Morgan, Unfortunately, your younger glider has forgotten how nice it is to be loved by a human. ... | |
| Sugar Glider Sleeping Habits | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased two sugar gliders. (male/female) One is 9weeks and the other is 10 weeks. I ... A: Dollie, What you describe is very unusual. I've never seen a glider give up a warm snuggly pouch ... | |
| How To tell there age | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been given a glider from a friend who cant take care of it. How can I figure out how ... A: Ashley, You can't tell for sure, but the coloring of her underside will let you know if she is old ... | |
| My glider is going bald under her chin | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Someone please let me know what I can do for my baby. She is only a little over a year old and she ... A: Karen, The condition of an animal’s coat often reflects on its general health. Hair loss is not ... | |
| Ants | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My Sugar Gliders are kept in a room of there own, and I am having an issue when I am getting several ... A: Yes, it sounds like the joeys will be out soon. Congratulations! You are correct in assuming that ... | |
| My sugar glider hurt her toe and its bleeding... HELP PLEASE!! | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I just took her out of her cage to feed her and I noticed she is whimpering and compulsively licking ... A: Rachel, Your glider apparently got her toenail stuck on something in the cage. Get some antibiotic ... | |
| :( plz help | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: How do you make Forrest and Jenny stop eating their babies?? The first time they rejected it and the ... A: Sabrina, What kind of dry food are you using? The only dry food I recommend is Zupreme aka ... | |
| Introducing gliders | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have three females that are a 14 months old in a cage, two females that 2 1/2 years old in a cage ... A: Jeanette, Sugar Gliders are territorial. They have one male in the colony and will fight any other ... | |
| :( plz help | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: How do you make Forrest and Jenny stop eating their babies?? The first time they rejected it and the ... A: Sabrina, I'm afraid you have a problem. First time gliders parents sometimes do that because they ... | |
| sugar glider behavior-hissing | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend has a sugar glider and ive never even seen one, well, im learning that they hiss.why? A: Mindy, Sorry I'm late with this response. My computer was down. Sugar Gliders make lots of ... | |
| how do sugar gliders affect people with allergies? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: =) ok so me and my family are looking into buying 2 sugar gliders from a family friend, only thing ... A: Kaitlyn, I don't have alergies, so they don't bother me a bit. However, when my sons come over ... | |
| Bonding different gliders | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a male and female glider that are about 12 months old I just got another male and female ... A: Kristen, Thanks for your question. The simple answer is no. Sugar gliders are territorial, and ... | |
| Hair loss | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently got my Tony a new bed for his cage. I left it in there for a week before I took out the ... A: Sona, Thanks for the response. It really helps me solve your problem. Your glider needs protein. ... | |
| glider toes | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: My sugar glider has one swollen toe and then when I first noticed that she had also lost one of her ... A: Shelly, No, it doesn't sound like HLP. I suspect that your glider is having toenail troubles. ... | |
| Hair loss | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently got my Tony a new bed for his cage. I left it in there for a week before I took out the ... A: Sona, How big is the bald spot? Could it be part of his male bald spot? How is the skin in the ... | |
| Sugar Glider Buddy | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I just got a sugar glider about a month ago and my friend got one from the same person so my glider ... A: Alissa, How old is the baby? Do you put the two females together sometimes? I suggest that you ... | |
| Sugar Glider Buddy | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I just got a sugar glider about a month ago and my friend got one from the same person so my glider ... A: Alissa, I am a bit confused. I thought you had two female gliders. What baby are we talking ... | |
| Can 2 Male Sugar Glider Babys Be Together | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Betty, Can 2 Male Sugar Glider Babies Be Together. My Moms Friend Dosent Want Her Male Sugar ... A: Bridget, Are the two siblings or former pouch mates? How old are they? If they are quite young, ... | |
| My Sugar Gliders tail | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My sugar glider has started lossing hair on its tail. It is gradually getting worse. I have never ... A: Phyllis, Thanks for the question. It sounds like your glider may have a cut or wound on his tail. ... | |
| I want another pair of gliders | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: A have a pair of sugar gliders that are about 1 year old. I would love another pair though. Am I ... A: Tracy-Ann, That depends. Are they all female? If so, then it would probably work out. One male ... | |
| introducing my gliders | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: i recently got a joey female (Pan) to go along with my other glider Zoey, (2yrs). i have each in ... A: Brittney, You have two problems to solve: introducing two gliders, and bonding with a new glider. ... | |
| sugar glider | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: Now I have another one. How long does it normally take for them to get comfortable with you? My baby ... A: Christy, All gliders have a different personalities and different life experiences. My first ... | |
| Sugar Glider Buddy | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I just got a sugar glider about a month ago and my friend got one from the same person so my glider ... A: Alissa, It sounds like you will have to start from scratch with your new glider. You can spend ... | |
| sugar gliders | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: When washing her pouch what soap can I use? A: Christy, I assume you mean the sleeping pouch or bonding pouch. At first I thought you wanted to ... | |
| Sugar Glider Buddy | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I just got a sugar glider about a month ago and my friend got one from the same person so my glider ... A: Alissa, Congratulations! Isn't it exciting? If you have not seen its head completely out of the ... | |
| brother, sister in cage will they mate | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a brother and a sister cage mate and I need to know for sure if they will mate? I have had ... A: Yes, they will mate when they are old enough, and no, they should not have babies together. Are all ... | |
| Suger Glider Outdoors | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I think we have a sugar glider that comes to visit our balcony at night. We live in Michigan and the ... A: Donna, Are you sure that you are not seeing a flying squirrel? They look a lot like sugar gliders. ... | |
| Additional Veggie Questions | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I live in Wisbech,England which is 2 hours north London is what is called the Fenland area. Born at ... A: Benita, Well, Duke won the game against Texas yesterday...but I go for UNC. I did some research ... | |
| Sugar Glider Buddy | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I just got a sugar glider about a month ago and my friend got one from the same person so my glider ... A: Alissa, I have experimented with scent memory with gliders. Your gliders should remember each ... | |
| Sugar glider playing dead! help! | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I bought my male joey (Sidney) about 3 weeks ago. Sid was doing great and eating and is bonding with ... A: Zania, Your glider's behavior is not normal. Is it cold in the room where he stays? Sugar Gliders ... | |
| Need to Travel/Worried | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 little boys that are 1 years of age that I have had for 3 months. I stayed over a friends ... A: It sounds like your little guys have a great life. Do be careful about them running around. I once ... | |
| Sugar gliders | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: What would happen if i put a baby rat in w/my 3mo female sugar glider. Any chance they'd become ... A: Jon, Yikes! Do Not put the rat in with the sugar glider! Gliders are predators. Even though both ... | |
| Need to Travel/Worried | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 little boys that are 1 years of age that I have had for 3 months. I stayed over a friends ... A: Benita, Sounds like you have done your research about glider nutrition. There are so many people ... | |
| Sugar Glidar Diet | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I read that i could feed my sugar gliders applesauce on occasion and I accidently got some with ... A: I'm sure a little cinnamon won't hurt them, but I wouldn't give them too much. As a general rule, ... | |
| the right companion | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I need a companion for my two year old female, Zoey. She is pretty spoiled and I was wondering if ... A: Brittney, Your female will really appreciate having a companion. A female would get along fine ... | |
| My sugar glider | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: my female sugar glider is bald on her head an i dont no y,i realy want to know A: Eastin, First of all, are you SURE it is female? Can you see her pouch? If she is, there are ... | |
| Need to Travel/Worried | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 little boys that are 1 years of age that I have had for 3 months. I stayed over a friends ... A: Sorry this response is late - I thought I already answered it. I have never heard of gliders ... | |
| Sickness | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My sugar glider has some hairloss under its chin and its teeth turned from an orange to a brown.May ... A: Andresw, Okay, now it all makes sense! You do not have a Sugar Glider, but a flying squirrel, ... | |
| sugar gliders poop | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: (about the earlier question) okay this is what i give them to eat- apples,grapes,pear,salted ... A: Glenda, Yikes! Your gliders need PROTEIN! Sugar Gliders are omnivores. That means that they eat ... | |
| BONDING WITH NEW ADULT GIDERS | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I GOT 2 MALE GLIDERS LAST WEEK FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW WHO RESCUED THEM. I HAVE HAD THEM FOR ABOUT 1 ... A: Melissa, This is pretty typical of gliders who have not had a lot of human contact. Here is my ... | |
| glider formula | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Okay, the pouch situation sounds fine. Mama will let the joeys come out in the fleece pouch. They ... A: Callie, The ingredient list sounds like it is a pelleted vitamin pill or some kind of hiking meal ... | |
| glider males | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I already have 2 gliders, one male (not neutered) and one female. The female has two joeys in her ... A: Okay, the pouch situation sounds fine. Mama will let the joeys come out in the fleece pouch. They ... | |
| glider males | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I already have 2 gliders, one male (not neutered) and one female. The female has two joeys in her ... A: Callie, If you can see the joeys wiggle in the pouch, they will be out of the pouch pretty soon. I ... | |
| glider males | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I already have 2 gliders, one male (not neutered) and one female. The female has two joeys in her ... A: Callie, How long has the male been neutered? Is his bald spot gone? If so, he most likely doesn't ... | |
| balding issues | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Ive had my sugar glider Zoey for about 2 years now..she is almost 3..she has had little bald spots ... A: Britt, There are many reasons for baldness. She could be stressed and needs a companion. Zoey's ... | |
| joeys vs. adults | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: at what age do you think is best to start bonding with a glider in there joey stage or adult stage ... A: Tamara, It is a good sign that the mother is calm. You shouldn't have much trouble bonding with ... | |
| New to gliders and desperately need help. | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I just purchased a sugar glider about 3 days ago and I feel we are doing something ... A: Timothy, My father's name...I haven't heard it in a long time! Your little glider is all alone for ... | |
| sugar gliders 2 males, 1 female | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: We currently have a male sugar glider who is self-mutilating his tail. We understand that this is ... A: Jaime, You can easily tell if a male is neutered. Does he have a large "fluff ball" on his lower ... | |
| Gliders in heat | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I just got a pair of female gliders. Do I have to worry about them going into heat when they reach ... A: Niccoli, Sorry this is a bit late, my computer was out for a while. Sugar Gliders do not go into ... | |
| HPW Diet | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: I have had my gliders on the BML Diet and then they seemed to quit eating it, so I switched them ... A: Peter, Gliders can be finicky with their food. You may find they like BML again. You might have ... | |
| aggressive smaller female | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: We've had our 2 female gliders (not sisters) for about a year and a half now, since they were 8 and ... A: Mackay, You have quite a baffling situation. You would think that any issues they have with each ... | |
| joeys vs. adults | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: at what age do you think is best to start bonding with a glider in there joey stage or adult stage ... A: Sorry this response is so late, but I have been away from my computer. Sugar Gliders each have ... | |
| My female sugar glider r fightin | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have two sugar glider females who have been together for a long time know. I have read in one of ... A: Sorry this is so late, I've been away from the computer. Your situation is quite interesting. There ... | |
| - | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey , Is it sick if it makes weird sounds when they're trying to pee or poop ? What can I do if ... A: Sorry this response is so late, but I have been away from my computer. Is everything else normal? ... | |
| My female sugar glider r fightin | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have two sugar glider females who have been together for a long time know. I have read in one of ... A: Krystal, When two females fight, it can be for different reasons. Are they just fussing and ... | |
| Biting Issue | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I have recently become the mum to 2 sugar gliders who are approximate 1 year or so old. I got them ... A: As you know, Sugar Gliders are complicated critters with individual personalities. Without ... | |
| fighting ! sugar gliders | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 male and two female gliders . They all lived together for awhile and them one day they ... A: Your situation is odd. Normally two males can't live together peacefully. It is likely that they ... | |
| vitamins for sugar glider | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: ill start by letting u now that my beby boy did alot better than i thought he was going to do he did ... A: Z, I have three families of gliders and do adopt out the babies. They can't stay with the family ... | |
| vitamins for sugar glider | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: ill start by letting u now that my beby boy did alot better than i thought he was going to do he did ... A: I don't know what the vitamin is that you bought. If it is specifically for Sugar Gliders, then I'm ... | |
| male sugar glider | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: i just became the proud owner of two sugar glider a little girl that is now 10 weeks her name is ... A: Did you ask the breeder what she is feeding the joeys? At eight weeks, he is just now learning to ... | |
| Female Sugar Gliders chewing eachother tails | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 female sugar gliders and when i bought them the owner told me they were sisters. I've had ... A: Sarah, You'll need to see a vet to be sure about the tail. The ointment will keep it from getting ... | |
| Female Sugar Gliders chewing eachother tails | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 female sugar gliders and when i bought them the owner told me they were sisters. I've had ... A: How are the two sisters behaving when they chase each other? Are they making threatening noises or ... | |
| new gliders | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: i got a pair of females from a pet store about 2 weeks ago. i have not yet bonded but i am in the ... A: How old are your gliders? They are not old enough to mate until they are about 7-8 months of age. ... | |
| Diet and training | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I were given 2 gliders about 3 or 4 months ago. I have been looking on line and ... A: Are you feeding your gliders BML? It provides most of the nutrients that Sugar Gliders need. If ... | |
| Sugar Gliders | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Why are they illegal in certain states in the USA? A: I have not heard an official reason for the ban, but I believe there is a concern that gliders might ... | |
| female sugar glider has 2 bold spots on head. | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a femal, 6 month old, sugar glider who has 2 bold spots on the top of her head on either side ... A: Your female should not have a bald spot. She is losing hair for some other reason. Here are some ... | |
| Sugar Glider's Diet | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: how are you doing? I've finally got myself a pair of gliders 4 months ago, the male (6mths) is a ... A: I'm fine, thanks! Congratulations on your new gliders. First, please keep your gliders' nails ... | |
| Where to buy | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about buying a sugar glider (still not sure though). I know not to get them from pet ... A: Please do lots of research on Sugar Gliders and their care. A couple of good resources: ... | |
| diet | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me what type of diet you feed your sugergliders? thank you, Kristine A: I feed my gliders BML, fresh fruits, vegetables, and sometimes meal worms or crickets. Sometimes I ... | |
| Sugar Gliders bonding | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I had two adult male sugar gliders, and one passed away. I felt it was best to get Wyatt a friend. ... A: Okay, I'm afraid you have a very difficult situation. Sugar Gliders are territorial, and usually ... | |
| Glider almost broken its arm | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday night is the most frightening night ever. I saw my baby girl glider (6 months old) hanging ... A: You are lucky that you noticed that your glider was stuck. She may have been hurt very badly if she ... | |
| Sugar Gliders Evolution and Common Ansestors | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a school project on Sugar Gliders and am having a hard time to find some of the adaptations ... A: Ah, seventh grade. I am a teacher, and I know that animal adaptations is a fourth grade topic. You ... | |
| Joeys | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Unfortunatly over the weekend we lost two newborn joeys. Everything seemed to be going well with ... A: Your children are a good age for helping raise Sugar Gliders. I have always used fleece or some ... | |
| bonding | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine purchased a sugarglider for her daughter last August, he was 4 weeks old. Two weeks ... A: I am so glad that you are willing to give this little glider a second chance. First of all, the ... | |
| Joeys | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: Unfortunatly over the weekend we lost two newborn joeys. Everything seemed to be going well with ... A: I am so sorry for your loss. It is not uncommon for this to happen to first time parents. It can ... | |
| College | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: one of my friends is selling her sugar gliders, and is giving me a week "trial" of what its like to ... A: As long as you have two gliders, they can entertain each other when you are gone. If you know you ... | |
| Sugar glider | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My sugar gliders crab at me when i bug 'em too much. I'm wearing their bonding pouch often and ... A: Bob, Nothing's wrong. It takes a long time for them to trust you. Be patient, and don't let them ... | |
| College | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: one of my friends is selling her sugar gliders, and is giving me a week "trial" of what its like to ... A: Aaron, Gliders travel very well during the day, but are really antsy once it is time for them to be ... | |
| Pairs | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Is it okay to put a pair of sugar gliders (a male and a female) arnd 4 months together ? The female ... A: Nadia, Are the two gliders related to each other? If not, then they could mate and have joeys. If ... | |
| Pairs | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: Is it okay to put a pair of sugar gliders (a male and a female) arnd 4 months together ? The female ... A: Nadia, At four months of age, they are not ready to mate. However, I wouldn't wait too long to ... | |
| sugar glider | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: She loves to eat everything we give her from the BML diet. I have tried many times to give her meal ... A: It is not necessary for gliders to eat meal worms, as long as they are getting a proper amount of ... | |
| loss of hair | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: my year old sugar gliders head is completely bald.i know its typical for him to have a bald spot,but ... A: Mariesa, Why don't your two gliders live together? Gliders are not happy living alone. You will ... | |
| Sugar glider sleep. | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Can I change my gliders' sleeping habits effectively and efficiently without doing harm to the ... A: Yes, you can adjust the sleep cycle of Sugar Gliders. Gradually change the periods of light and ... | |
| loss of hair | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: my year old sugar gliders head is completely bald.i know its typical for him to have a bald spot,but ... A: Mariesa, Thanks for the answers. Hair loss can happen for several reasons. * Since he lives ... | |
| loss of hair | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: my year old sugar gliders head is completely bald.i know its typical for him to have a bald spot,but ... A: Mariesa, Do you have a photo? Please describe this bald spot. Are there any other places where ... | |
| feeding a baby sugar glider | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: i have many sugar gliders and they have had many babies but this time something went wrong. the ... A: Please read the web link below. It is written by people who have had experience rearing abandoned ... | |
| feeding a baby sugar glider | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: i have many sugar gliders and they have had many babies but this time something went wrong. the ... A: Shaunee, I am so sorry for your situation. I hope the mother is able to nurture the joey, even if ... | |
| Sugar glider transfer | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I just got 2 sugar gliders a few days ago. They seldom come out and rarely let us even get near ... A: Bob, I can tell that this is your first experience with Sugar Gliders. Right now they are ... | |
| Scared of Overfeeding/Sugar Canes | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I moved to the UK from the US and purchased 2 male sugar gliders who are approx. 1 years of age. I ... A: Yes, gliders are food-motivated. They love their sweets (hence the name SUGAR glider). I would ... | |
| sugar gliders in the cold | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a sugar glider and one day i went to get him out and he was so cold! i was sure he was dead, ... A: Sugar Gliders have an amazing ability to go into a semi-hibernation state if it gets too cold. I ... | |
| New home for a new friend | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am prepping a cage for a new mating pair of sugar glider and recently purchased an animal safe ... A: Congratulations! Having a mating pair is a lot of fun. You will be amazed when you first see a ... | |
| strange behaviors | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a male sugar glider almost a year old and he is mostly friendly. He knows me well and greets ... A: Cassie, I have never heard of behavior like you described. I really don't know what could have ... | |
| Male scent gland issue | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I've had my male sugarglider named 'Fai' for about a year now. When I first got him he was 7 months ... A: Fai will be REALLY thankful when he gets a friend or two! Are you planning to get females? Two ... | |
| Male scent gland issue | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I've had my male sugarglider named 'Fai' for about a year now. When I first got him he was 7 months ... A: Fran, Does your glider live alone? My gliders all live in groups, and they groom each other. I ... | |
| Hair lost on head | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a new owner of my first sugar glider. She is a little over 2yrs old. I have had her for about 3 ... A: Bobbie Jo, Thanks for the answers. Your glider really does need a friend. Sugar Gliders are ... | |
| Hair lost on head | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a new owner of my first sugar glider. She is a little over 2yrs old. I have had her for about 3 ... A: Bobbie Jo, Does your glider live alone? Has she always lived alone? Is she comfortable with you ... | |
| joeys | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My sugerglider has two toeys and she wount let them in the pouch enymore. The babys have been crying ... A: Martin, How old are the joeys? Is the mother allowing them to put their heads in the pouch to ... | |
| Help! I think my sugar glider is really ill!! | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I was given a 6yr old sugar glider and I had him for almost 6 mos. He has been pretty active until ... A: Please send me an update about your glider. I am very concerned. Betty Nathalie, Debo really ... | |
| my gliders babies | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My male glider escaped from his cage about a week ago and I have not been able to find him. Is the ... A: I'm so sorry about your little one. I guess it was just not meant to be. I'm glad that the mother ... | |
| Pregnancy | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: well we have a male and female sugar gliders brother/sister well there is a small pouch on the lower ... A: Sugar Gliders are ready to mate and have joeys at around 8-9 months of age. You should NOT allow a ... | |
| Sugar Glider hair loss | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have had my sugar glider since December 23,2007 and he has recently started losing hair on his ... A: Abbie, From what I can tell from your description, you have nothing to worry about. Male gliders ... | |
| my female suggie | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: hi i was just wondering when will my female sugar glider have her babies after mating? A: The joey is born after about two weeks in the womb, then crawls to the pouch. It will start to ... | |
| my gliders babies | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My male glider escaped from his cage about a week ago and I have not been able to find him. Is the ... A: It is impossible to tell why one of the joeys didn't make it. As long as the mother is nurturing ... | |
| my gliders babies | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My male glider escaped from his cage about a week ago and I have not been able to find him. Is the ... A: A week is a long time for a Sugar Glider to be gone. What have you done to look for him? If you ... | |
| Unbalanced Walk | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My glider doesn't seem to be getting around to easily, he hasn't hopped or glided in two months, he ... A: Alishitaka, Please get your glider to a vet immediately. It sounds like he may have hind-end ... | |
| BABBIES | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: How do you tame them and get them 2 glide A: Arlene, How old is your glider? If he is old enough, just hold him up high, and he may glide for ... | |
| sugars inbreeding | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: ..brother to sister. what, if any, problems can this cause? i have a two teired cage, and when i ... A: Kymberly, Guinea Pigs are unusual in that they are born "ready to go." Sugar Gliders, like mice, ... | |
| Sugar gliders eating babys. | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sugar gliders eating babys. | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| barking sugar glider | 1/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| biting and diet | 1/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| barking sugar glider | 1/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| suger glider female | 1/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| barking sugar glider | 12/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| my sugar glider | 12/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| aggressive behavior | 12/29/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| aggressive behavior | 12/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sugar gliderrss | 12/27/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Running Around | 12/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sugar gliders being together | 12/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sugar gliders being together | 12/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Male Bald Spot | 12/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sugar glider diet | 12/19/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Reintroduce cage mates | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| bonding process | 12/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| weaning my new suggie | 12/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Reintroduce cage mates | 12/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| sugar glider | 12/10/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sugar gliders eating their babies | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| death in the colony | 12/8/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| foods that CANNOT be eaten | 12/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| foods that CANNOT be eaten | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Can sugar gliders eat alfalfa? A: I had never heard of feeding gliders alfalfa, so I searched the Internet. I found two references ... | |
| clipping nails.. | 11/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Male babies | 11/26/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| Thank you Betty! Sugar Glider TRIO | 11/22/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sugie with broken toe | 11/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| mealworms | 11/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Paired Glider Behavior change. | 11/18/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Glider Questions - | 11/15/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Glider Questions - | 11/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sugar glider | 11/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Glider Questions - | 11/14/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| fracture suspition | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Adoption | 11/4/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| Trio | 11/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| project | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: From Harry A: What grade are you in? I teach third grade. What kind of information do you need? Go to these ... | |
| Male chasing Female | 11/1/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| female attacking male | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My pair of sugar gliders have two babies. The babies have just been coming out of pouch for two ... A: What you describe is unusual behavior for new glider parents. Usually the pair care for the joeys ... | |
| Trio | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I have two female sugar gliders and I was hoping some where down the line to get a male, I was ... A: Sure, the females would love to have a male companion! You will want to get a male of about the ... | |
| new to sugar gliders | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am new to sugar glider parenting, so I have been reading everything I can find about them. I know ... A: Your diet sounds wonderful. Are you providing calcium supplements? Gliders need sufficient calcium ... | |
| sugar glider | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: my 10 week old sugar glider is missing a little under half of his tail and i was wondering if this ... A: Yes, it probably will effect his balance and ability to steer himself when he glides. Gliders use ... | |
| Building Home mad Sugar Glider Cage | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I am soon to purchase a Joey of 3months old. I would like to have someone build me a nice cage for ... A: Have you found cage plans? I'd love to hear about your new cage. Betty Hi Alice, Sorry, but I ... | |
| me again, I'm SO sorry! | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Betty, It's me again. Thank you so much for not turning me away with my ridiculous worries. The last ... A: Priscila, Are the people taking both gliders? If so, they seem like the perfect people to adopt ... | |
| Building Home mad Sugar Glider Cage | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am soon to purchase a Joey of 3months old. I would like to have someone build me a nice cage for ... A: Congratulations! Will you have more than one glider? They do best with a companion. It sounds ... | |
| Damaged ears, broken claw, broken toe | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: We just came home today and were in shock when we noticed that our sugar glider, Wallie, had damaged ... A: Rachael, Not a happy situation for your baby! The toes and claws could have gotten wrapped around ... | |
| Male and Female Sugar Gliders | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: 0I have 2 baby joeys, male and female. I wrote a couple weeks ago, and we are still trying to work ... A: That's great!!! Circling indicates stress, so maybe now that she is closer to her buddy, she isn't ... | |
| Male and Female Sugar Gliders | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: 0I have 2 baby joeys, male and female. I wrote a couple weeks ago, and we are still trying to work ... A: This is an interesting situation. You'll need to watch the gliders carefully and try to find a ... | |
| a sugar gliders odor | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has 2 of them. There is a horrible odor in room where she has them. Do they need special ... A: Pat, Sugar Gliders have scent glands that they use to mark family members and their home territory. ... | |
| not walking properly.. | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i just noticed my glider having a little hard time walking like other gliders in the sense where his ... A: Kiera, I've been concerned about your Sugar Glider. Please give me an update. Betty Hi Kiera, ... | |
| Sugar glider problem | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: my sister has 2 sugar gliders, a male and a female. She has always thought that something wasn't ... A: Crystal, I'll have to do some research on your situation. I sure wish you could take her to the ... | |
| Lost babies? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of gliders and I was sure she had babies in her pouch...two distinct lumps and all of ... A: Joe, No one really knows why things happen in nature. Perhaps there was something wrong with the ... | |
| sugar gliders hissing | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: This is not an emergency, but I have a question about my gliders recent behavior. I have two Male ... A: Have your gliders always been together? Are they siblings? They are at the age now when they feel ... | |
| Lost babies? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a pair of gliders and I was sure she had babies in her pouch...two distinct lumps and all of ... A: Joe, Is this your gliders' first experience with joeys? It is not uncommon for first-time parents ... | |
| sad sugar glider | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have had my baby sugar glider for six days. He eats and drinks but he does not play. He is so slow ... A: You've done your research. There are many opinions about the best diet for Sugar Gliders. Of ... | |
| male sugar glider | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: my male sugar glider has a long strand with like a furry sack on the end never seen this before and ... A: Marva, Is this furry sack on the lower section of his underbelly? If so, your male has matured to ... | |
| sad sugar glider | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have had my baby sugar glider for six days. He eats and drinks but he does not play. He is so slow ... A: Claudia, Thanks for the information. Sugar Gliders are nocturnal. Mine don't wake up until about ... | |
| bonding pouch | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have my sugar glider in a bonding pouch everyday for about four hours (not consecutively). If i ... A: Bonding with sugar gliders takes time and patience. Please get your baby a companion as soon as ... | |
| sad sugar glider | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I have had my baby sugar glider for six days. He eats and drinks but he does not play. He is so slow ... A: How old is the glider? Are you around at night to see if he plays then? A young glider should be ... | |
| Fighting | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have two Sugar Gliders, both are male one is neutered and one is not. I've noticed that they've ... A: Actually, your answers make it even more difficult for me to figure out what the problem could be. ... | |
| Fighting | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have two Sugar Gliders, both are male one is neutered and one is not. I've noticed that they've ... A: How long ago was the male neutered? It takes a while for his "maleness" to go away. Does he still ... | |
| sugar glider as pet | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm a student staying in a university hostel in Malaysia. I've been keeping many pets at home. What ... A: So what is it like living in Malaysia? I considered teaching English there. I think you really ... | |
| found sugar gliders | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: we found 2 young sugergliders in the house .we moved some stuff out of the bedroom and suddenly they ... A: I just read this article in the Glider Vet Newsletter put out by sugar-gliders.com (an EXCELLENT ... | |
| Have 2 Joey's Male and Female | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 joey's, male and female, and the female is doing great. She lets us play with her, feed ... A: Sounds like the breeder did only a quick introduction. How do they react to each other when they ... | |
| Have 2 Joey's Male and Female | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 joey's, male and female, and the female is doing great. She lets us play with her, feed ... A: It seems that your male is terrified. Keep it up, be patient. Imagine yourself being captured by a ... | |
| Have 2 Joey's Male and Female | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 joey's, male and female, and the female is doing great. She lets us play with her, feed ... A: It sounds like your male has not been properly socialized. He does not trust you yet. Is his ... | |
| female sugar gliders | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: do girl sugar gliders have a cycle like they are in heat? A: Sugar gliders generally breed three times a year. I have not found a particular pattern to the ... | |
| Barking | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: My Sugar Glider Macy does not bark. but my friend that got one from a family friend barks. she ... A: I've answered a lot of questions about Sugar Gliders, but I've never had anyone concerned because ... | |
| biting | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old male that was hand tamed but then started biting me hard enough to draw blood, ... A: Your glider is doing things backwards! Normally they start out wild, then become friendly. Getting ... | |
| Glider Bonding | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 1 yr old glider last week and I was curious as to how I'll know when he's bonded to ... A: Craig, Sorry I didn't answer you earlier. I really didn't know what to say. I didn't mean to ... | |
| Glider Bonding | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 1 yr old glider last week and I was curious as to how I'll know when he's bonded to ... A: I'm glad the bonding is going well. Gliders do go in and out of the pouch all night, but should ... | |
| Glider Bonding | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 1 yr old glider last week and I was curious as to how I'll know when he's bonded to ... A: It sounds like you have a hand-tamed glider. Well-socialized gliders will let anyone handle them. ... | |
| Adopting older Sugar Gliders | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: We are considering getting at least two sugar gliders. While doing research I stumbled across a ... A: This sounds like a great opportunity for you. If the gliders are well socialized, they should get ... | |
| neuturing males sugar gliders | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have two 2 year old nonneutered males brothers that have been together since birth. My bf and I ... A: I am not experienced with having two males living together, although I do know that siblings should ... | |
| Nails | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I have two sugar gliders one male and one female. My male glider is younger and much slower than my ... A: Cody, Sorry, but there's no magical solution for glider nail trimming. I have tried the wodent ... | |
| introducing gliders | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: i hav a 1 yr 6 month female glider iv had her for about a year money has ben up and down a i havent ... A: Are they living together now, or are you introducing them gradually? I'd watch them carefully ... | |
| Our Male sugarglider Tai | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Here is somewhat of an update. We found that Tai chewed his toes off on that foot but it looks like ... A: Amy and Steven, I am so sorry about Tai's foot. It sounds awful, but sometimes animals do things ... | |
| stinky sugar gliders | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: i have a huge problem, my sugar gliders stink. they are fairly healthy, get the 50% protein (tofu, ... A: You need to take the cage outside and hose it down and scrub it. You can buy something called ... | |
| stinky sugar gliders | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a huge problem, my sugar gliders stink. they are fairly healthy, get the 50% protein (tofu, ... A: Sugar Glider males scent-mark their territory. They have special scent glands for this, they don't ... | |
| Sugar Gliders | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I will like to know if I can have 2 males sugar gliders with 1 female in the same cage? Right now I ... A: Okay, then it's worth a try. Begin by putting the cages together and letting the gliders smell each ... | |
| ugar Gliders | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I will like to know if I can have 2 males sugar gliders with 1 female in the same cage? Right now I ... A: This is a tricky situation. Are your two males brothers? Two females with one male works out fine, ... | |
| Help!!!!!! | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: We live in Garland TX and we have had sugargliders for 2 years and this has never happened, but one ... A: I have had this happen before. Most likely he will be okay. I am not a veterinarian, and my advice ... | |
| Weird sound. | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Last night my female glider made a very weird noise...It is something like crabbing + fighting + ... A: This is the sound I hear my females make when they want the joeys to stop nursing. It is also heard ... | |
| Weird sound. | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Last night my female glider made a very weird noise...It is something like crabbing + fighting + ... A: If the female is making "I don't want to mate" noises, you will see the male trying to chase her. ... | |
| We have a mean glider {bites} | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: We have written before, but things have gotten worse, our male glider has become very aggressive. We ... A: I assume that you tried all the "tricks" for bonding? I would see a vet immediately about the ... | |
| Weird sound. | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Last night my female glider made a very weird noise...It is something like crabbing + fighting + ... A: She was just standing there? Were there any gliders nearby? The sound you described sounds like ... | |
| biting glider | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have had my glider for almost a year. He has always been very comfortable with me. Lately he has ... A: The problem you are having with your glider could be several things. The most likely is that you ... | |
| rescued abused sugar gliders | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I have two male sugar gliders ive had for about 3 months they are from the wildlife animal rescue in ... A: Two unrelated males rarely get along together, so neutering the more aggressive one is a good idea. ... | |
| Wild caught sugar glider. | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: ..I'm from Malaysia. Recently, my uncle had give me a pair of wild caught adult glider. So, I need ... A: I would still separate the males. Things will be different with joeys around. The hair loss is ... | |
| Wild caught sugar glider. | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: ..I'm from Malaysia. Recently, my uncle had give me a pair of wild caught adult glider. So, I need ... A: So your bonding is going well? First of all, in a few days the tiny babies need to crawl into the ... | |
| one of my sugar glider's personalities have changed | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My name is Katina, my husband and I live in Nevada and have 2 sugar gliders that are a little over ... A: Katina, Thanks for the detailed account of your glider's behavior. As for Pixie's early ... | |
| Sugar glider grooming his penis regularly. | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm rather embarassed to ask this, but my son has a male sugar glider who is often seen "groomin" ... A: Well...I have seen my gliders grooming themselves, including the penis. It is part of the natural ... | |
| one of my sugar glider's personalities have changed | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My name is Katina, my husband and I live in Nevada and have 2 sugar gliders that are a little over ... A: This is quite an unusual situation. I've spent all day trying to think of why this is happening. ... | |
| My sugar had a baby that died... | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: How do I tell if she has another baby in her pouch? She had one premature already and it died. ... A: I understand your concern. It is hard on us to see such things happen to out beloved babies. More ... | |
| My sugar had a baby that died... | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: How do I tell if she has another baby in her pouch? She had one premature already and it died. ... A: The only way to tell if there is a baby growing in the pouch is to VERY GENTLY feel for a lump or ... | |
| help! | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought a sugarglider including a cage, toys and food. I was not prepared and took on a ... A: First, if you got him a companion, he would be much happier and not need so much attention. ... | |
| suger gliders | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: ok i have 3 suger gliders.shugy,noisy,and stickers.i am trying to get shugy and stickers to mate but ... A: Goodness! Where do I start? Sugar gliders are social animals and live in colonies. They recognize ... | |
| my suggie might be sick... | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 3 month old suggies. One male and one female. Just recently, the boy has been acting kinda ... A: First and most important: I am NOT a vet and cannot take the place of a visit to the vet. That ... | |
| should i buy a glider? | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: im a pet ethuisist and have done laods of research on the little guys i want one but i want him to ... A: The most important factor determining the social and emotional health of a sugar glider is for her ... | |
| nutering glider | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a male glider and I have a question, is it possible to neuter your male glider by yourself? I ... A: I'm not a geneticist. However, I do know that inbreeding is not recommended because organisms need ... | |
| nutering glider | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a male glider and I have a question, is it possible to neuter your male glider by yourself? I ... A: Yikes! Not only is it very unsafe, but it would be extremely painful! Please, don't even think ... | |
| Seperating my male | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I got my Sugar Gliders awhile ago and she had a baby. Shortly after she got pregnant again. I don't ... A: I am not clear about your question. Are you planning to neuter your male? The father is very ... | |
| sugar glider shiver | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: my sugar glider shakes or does some sort of shiver some times is that normal? if it is normal why ... A: Hmmm....This is beyond my expertise. If you are really concerned, you should call a vet. Sugar ... | |
| BREEDING GLIDERS | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I just got to twin gliders, they are brother and sister. Well they are only 6 months old. I had to ... A: Stephanie, Yikes! This is a tricky question to answer. Sugar Gliders reach maturity at about 6-8 ... | |
| Breeding Gliders | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a male glider, and in two weeks we are going to be getting a female glider. Before I atempt ... A: Carol, Since they are mature adults, you may have to introduce them gradually over several days. ... | |
| Glider Toenails | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to clip a gliders toenails ours seem to get there nails caught in most everything? { ... A: Yes! It is important to trim them regularly. Gliders can harm themselves if the nails become ... | |
| We have a mean glider {bites} | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: We were given a pair of gliders,male and female,they were fed live baby mice by the previous owner. ... A: I am not sure myself. I know that corn puts their diet off balance, and peanuts & jumbo meal worms ... | |
| We have a mean glider {bites} | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: We were given a pair of gliders,male and female,they were fed live baby mice by the previous owner. ... A: It is pretty much impossible to determine when the joey was born and crawled to the pouch. They ... | |
| We have a mean glider {bites} | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: We were given a pair of gliders,male and female,they were fed live baby mice by the previous owner. ... A: Sorry this response is late, I was gone for a couple of days. Yes, your male can be rehabilitated, ... | |
| sugar glider | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: In response to your last answer, that could be a possibility because I think she has been awake all ... A: How is the glider doing today? I know it is expensive, but you really need to make your baby ... | |
| Sick sugar glider | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had a sugar glider now for about 1 year and I actually bought it at a yard sale, not knowing ... A: Cindy, Goodness! Have you done all the things I mentioned? All I can think of now, is: Are you ... | |
| Sick sugar glider | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had a sugar glider now for about 1 year and I actually bought it at a yard sale, not knowing ... A: Cindy, What's in the "special food"? Do not give her any more nuts or grapes. Try apples, melon, ... | |
| Sick sugar glider | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I have had a sugar glider now for about 1 year and I actually bought it at a yard sale, not knowing ... A: It is very sad that someone would sell a glider at a yard sale without being sure the new owner is ... | |
| joeys | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: been on a 3 week vacation yea,nice... anyway, surprisingly we have a little girl joey ,her name is ... A: Rita, What a surprise! The only way I can help with determining age is to say that they open their ... | |
| sugar gliders and their smell | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter was given a male sugar glider. We have tried everything, but he smells up the whole ... A: Melody, Thanks for the question. I'm sorry your daughter was given a Sugar Glider without having ... | |
| Sugar Glider hair loss | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have had my sugar glider since December 23,2007 and he has recently started losing hair on his ... A: Abbie, I need more information to answer your question. How old is your glider? What you see on ... | |
| a permit for sugar gliders | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I cant seem to find A permit to own a sugar glider in California. I know there out there, and i have ... A: Casey, It seems that California really doesn't want anyone to fill out a permit application! I ... | |
| Am I doing something wrong? | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a sugar glider who is nearly 2 years old,and seems to be acting very strangely.For some ... A: Did you see a vet? Is everything okay? Devon, The trance activity is not normal. Please go ... | |
| pregnacy length | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have two m/f pais of gliders. One is 1.5 the other is 9 months. They were both mating throughout ... A: Renee, Well, congratulations (maybe)! It's hard to know if gliders are pregnant. The younger pair ... | |
| age to seperate baby gliders | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a male and female glider 1.5 in age. They had 2 male babies. OOP 6/4 Babies are bonding well ... A: The joeys should be ready to leave their parents by eight weeks out of pouch. There are two things ... | |
| Wild caught sugar glider. | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: ..I'm from Malaysia. Recently, my uncle had give me a pair of wild caught adult glider. So, I need ... A: Yes, your gliders can be tamed, but it will take a lot of time and patience. The objective is to ... | |
| I need help | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 male sugar gliders. Boomer was born sometime in november and Joey was born sometime in ... A: What a shame the breeder did not keep the brothers together. That is about the only way to ... | |
| I need help | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 male sugar gliders. Boomer was born sometime in november and Joey was born sometime in ... A: I'm afraid you have a real problem. The breeder should never have sold you two males, unless they ... | |
| baby sugar glider-eating | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting a boy and girl non-related pair of sugar gliders here in about a month and I'm trying to ... A: Diet is always a big issue with Sugar Gliders. There are many diets to be found online. There ... | |
| my sugar glider die today | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I don't know what happen, he started with not been able to get his penis back in so and eventually ... A: Gabriella, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am not a veterinarian, so cannot determine ... | |
| ??? | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm getting a new sugar glider and it's full grown.I'm afraid it will not bond with me.What can i do ... A: Congratulations! In order to answer your question properly, I need to know a few things: Is you ... | |
Betty
Top Expert on this page
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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