In Reply to: Do sugar gliders need to be kept in pairs? posted by Eunice on May 24, 1999 at 23:09:22:

Hello,

I have a little boy and he is still quite young. I also spend quite a bit of time with him. I am going to get him a companion eventually. I cannot spend 24hours with him like a companion would. It does not matter weather you get a boy or a girl. I am going to get a girl because I want them to have 1 set of joeys, then I will neuter the boys, I will have one big happy family :) It is just my opinion that the gliders are happier all cuddled up together during the day. They are communial by nature, so I don't think I make up the appropriate "community". My glider is extremly happy and we are getting more and more bonded each day, but I just cannot take the place of another glider.

Sorry about the babbling on, I hope this helps,
Cheri and Gizmo ~Q>
p.s. have you had your little guy since he was a baby?

: I have a little boy sugar glider and he is nearing a year old now. I was wondering if he would need a companion for his mental health. I spend at least 2 hours playing with him and he seems pretty happy. I just want to know if anyone has successfully kept a happy sugar glider without it having a companion.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Do sugar gliders need to be kept in pairs? Eunice 23:16:39 5/25/99 (0)
• Re: Do sugar gliders need to be kept in pairs? Jane 08:53:04 5/25/99 (0)
• Re: Do sugar gliders need to be kept in pairs? W 08:24:18 5/25/99 (0)