In Reply to: Help posted by *yhctim* on June 30, 1999 at 17:10:48:

First off, let me just say that I am glad that you are trying to find out some more information on Sugar Gliders before you buy one or more of them. I couldn't help but recognize your name from the Glider Info Tree Board, and I also know that just two days ago you said on there that you had only recently discovered a "sweet,cute sugar glider for sale at a local pet store," and wanted to know more about them. You took offense to a few posts that suggested maybe a sugar glider was not a pet for you due to an experience you described with a hedgehog. They said those things because if you get a glider, there is a very good chance that history could repeat itself. I want to urge you to rethink at least the breeding part of your decision, at least for a while. The fact of the matter is these animals are very different from any other kind of pet, they are actually more like children. They are very demanding & high maintenace and their offspring is more like a human infant. If you really want a glider, do like Bourban says and act like you already have one for a month. Cut up veggies and food every night, clean out the cage you have once a month, stay up(at home) till 4:00 in the morning. And keep asking questions!
We aren't trying to say you are incapable of being a good Glider parent, it's just that there have been other people who have posted messages very much like yours. These people went ahead and got their glider right away, posted some questions for a day or so and then after awhile posted a "sugar gliders for sale" notice. We just want you to make certain before you decide to be responsibe for this innocent little life or lives that will depend wholly upon you. There is a young man here, Tim who has been asking questions and lately, been able to provide a few answers. He has been here for quite some time and still does not feel he is ready to bring home his Gliders. Take a little more time to research their care before you decide to breed them. Besides, the first thing you should know is that you are required by law to have a license to breed these animals. Even if you plan to just give the babies away.

Lea

Follow Ups:

• Re: (msg) Tim 00:30:05 7/01/99 (0)
• Re: Help - READ THIS *yhctim* 23:04:01 6/30/99 (6)
  • A blatant waste of time?? Bourbon 02:02:37 7/01/99 (1)
    • Re: A blatant waste of time?? Diana 02:29:11 7/01/99 (0)
  • Re: Help - OKAY, I READ IT Lea 00:22:37 7/01/99 (3)
    • Re: Help - OKAY, I READ IT *yhctim* 13:43:18 7/01/99 (1)
      • GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS... Lea 21:11:11 7/01/99 (0)
    • Re: Help - OKAY, I READ IT Nikki 09:35:41 7/01/99 (0)