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Subject: Re: Handling Baby Sugar Gliders
Posted by Betsycc on May 27, 1998 at 11:29:45:

In Reply to: Baby Sugar Gliders posted by Robert/Wanda Slade on May 22, 1998 at 18:12:07:

: Hello, We have a pair of Sugar Gliders and the babys have came out of the pouch Sunday there are two babies. They both have a little hair on them their eyes are still closed. We were just wondering at what age can we start handling them? We are new at this thanks for any advice. Robert/Wanda Slade

It depends on if you plan to keep them or not. I have one that I plan to keep. I began handling her at 3 days oop. I knew exactly when her eyes would open (10 days oop). Before her eyes openned i only took her out once or twice a day for 5 -10 minutes at a time. After her eyes openned I started keeping her out for 15-30 minutes. i never let my husband or daughter touch her, because she will be my personal pet (more like I will be her personal person). If you plan to sell your babies, you can wait until the eyes have opened. Once they get older, share the handling with your spouse and possibly other people so they will like people and feel safe, but will not bond with just one person.
Best of Luck and have fun!

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