In Reply to: The volcano goddess emerges posted by Mandy and Pele on May 27, 1999 at 03:23:12:

Hi Mandy (and Goddess),

Maybe the introduction of the pouch has caused a little stress in her. There is a completly new scent that she has to get used to. Did you keep her other nest in there? If not, you should put it back in so that she has something familiar that makes her feel safe. Whenever introducing something new, never take out the old right away. I have read that when you are going to put something new into the cage (toys, pouch, etc.) that you should introduce the glider to the item outside of their cage, let them get a feel for the scent and let them get comfortable with it before it "invades" their home.

When you asked her about her possible schizofrenia, what did she say? Does she talk to herself?? LOL

Different scents on your hands can be quite offending to the glider. Has she cut down on the biting?

Your little volcano Goddess realy is doing great. She is making a lot of progress in a short amount of time, you are doing a fantastic job.

Take care,
Cheri and Gizmo ~Q>

: I just made a pouch that is big....a good 7 * 6 1/2 inches I am guessing, made of fleece...all warm and cozy, and Pele LOVES IT:) The only problem is now whenever I go to feed her (as I have lovingly commented on in posts before)instead of running up and licking the food off....
: she crabs to her heart's delight, and runs about the cage like a small adorable bat out of hell....then she goes back into her new den...and crabs if I talk too much...ever seen Merace on "Frasier??" lol, very similar at this point:)
: anyone have any ideas? I asked Pele if she was a schizofrenic already...but could there be something else?
: she acted as if suddenly didn't know who I was AT ALL...
: please help...I want my baby back...I am thinking it might be my hands (different smells on my hands) but I wanted to see if anyone else had any other ideas...this is the first time she has ever crabbed and acted frightened on this level..:(
: Mandy and Pele

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• Re: The volcano goddess emerges Mandy and The volcano Godess:) 16:58:08 5/27/99 (3)
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