Tico

[Psycho]

Here's a couple new pictures of our sugar glider.

 

[Psycho]

Another one

 

[Psycho]

One more...

 

[Phillip]

Cool pics. Things seem to be going well for you and the new arrival.

Phil

 

[MizM]

Oh that is the cutest thing I have EVER seen! I want 10 of them!!!!

 

[Code Monkey]

Originally posted by MizM
Oh that is the cutest thing I have EVER seen! I want 10 of them!!!!

Something tells me you wouldn't have the time for 10 of them.

I'm fascinated by them but I would have to wait until my ferrets die (and then not get any more) before I could have them. They're a lot a like a short lived parrot in terms of the attention they need to be happy.

One of these days...

 

[MizM]

Yeah... as usual, you're right. But, nice thought anyway!

 

[Gillian]

Psycho,
AWWWWWWWWWW!! Cute! I remember Sugar Gliders well. At my friend's petshop, that I worked at for a little over a year, we sold Sugar Gliders.

Those of us he trusted, he'd "issue" us a Sugar Glider, to socialize. He trusted me enough to let me take the ones I was issued, home with me. By the time I finished with them, they were very affectionate, interactive little cuties..
Peace,
Gillian
)0(

 

[Code Monkey]

Originally posted by MizM
Yeah... as usual, you're right. But, nice thought anyway!

They are great little critters. The hard part for me is there's a certified breeder about 50 minutes a way, but with 3 ferrets, a dog, 2 rats, upcoming grad school, and the potential of kids I have to keep my impulsiveness in rein.

 

[Phillip]

I am glad to see someone doing the right thing and fighting back impulse until timing is better. Far too many of these are bough based on the cuteness only to have the appeal wear off later and the level of care drop off as well. Good call Code.


But yes for the folks that actually have the time to put into them they are a fantastic creature and well worth any effort on your part. I wouldn't get rid of mine for anything and have not regretted one minute of time spent around them.

Phil

 

[GeorgeC]

Wow, they're very cute.

I don't suppose they're available to buy in the UK off breeders?

What are they like? do they bite? Can you handle them?

Very nice pet there psycho, very nice.

 

[Valael]

If you want one, do a whole lot of research, heh. If you have to ask those questions, you aren't ready for one. (Not a flame, just fact. They're not exactly tarantulas when it comes to care. They take a lot of work to keep happy and healthy.)



www.sugarglider.net
www.sugarglider.com

 

[Psycho]

Ok to begin with....Suger Gliders need alotta maintenence, the proper diet and alotta attention.....Ours is so spoiled because he gets properly cared for....an underprivlidged Glider will become mean and unhandable...think about it would you want an expensive animal that turns out to be vary mean..and when he becomes mean you will never see the Glider cause they are nocturnal and when they come out at night all you will hear is hissing and grinding (exactly like a pencil sharpener)If anyone needs any information on these animals please ask me or Phil cause in my opinion this is one of the best pets in the world!!


~~~Psycho~~~

 

[Phillip]

cause in my opinion this is one of the best pets in the world!!


~~~Psycho~~~



Funny how they make ya feel that way after a while huh?

I fully agree.

To answer the questions asked

What are they like... Best advice I can give is to check the two sites mentioned and read all you can find on them. For the short and quick of it they are very different at night than during the day. Daytime they are sleeping and is the best time for bonding as they will sleep in a pocket and allow you to pet them and such without running around at light speed. Night time is play time and they are bouncing off the walls playing and pretty much doing what they do. Very social creatures that bond very strongly to their owner which is why they require a lot of time and are not good choices for everyone. Similar to bonding with a large macaw without the noise and destructive behavior.

Do they bite and can you handle them..... If they are properly bonded they do not bite and can certainly be handled. Mine for instance are bonded to me and while they will allow others to touch them as well once they grow tired of it they return to me on their own. A properly bonded glider does not have to be chased it will choose to stay with you and while it will venture off a bit to explore the surroundings it will return to you and not stray far to begin with. I have no clue as to whether they can be had in the UK or not as the topic has not come up around me and hasn't been a concern for me to research.



Phil

 

[Valael]

I don't know about that noise comment. That crabbing sound can drive you nuts if you're lucky enough to have a petstore try to sell you a completely wild one.

 

[Phillip]

You have to understand when I say not a lot of noise I have kept large birds before. After hearing Cockatoos scream for a while not too much seems very bad noise wise.

Phil

 

[Valael]

Yeah, actually, I know what you mean. The petstore here had some large bird (I can't remember what kind. They've had a lot of different birds, so I've lost track as to which one it was) and it just drove you absolutely nuts.