In Reply to: Re: Do sugar gliders need to be kept in pairs? posted by Cheri on May 25, 1999 at 00:26:44:

Actually it matters a whole heap whether you get a male or a female. Male gliders are notoriously bad at letting new males into their territory even if they are lonely. If you have a male you should really get a female. If you do not want babies you can neuter teh male but two males will have a 90% chance of not getting along unless they were raised from birth together.
: 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?

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: : 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.

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