| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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/ ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| :( 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| :( 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| - | 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| ??? | 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 ...
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