In Reply to: Question from a unexperienced owner posted by Krissy on July 12, 2000 at 17:34:50:

How old was your glider when you got him? How often do you try and handle him? What time of day do you handle him? Handling him in the daytime when he is not so hyper may be a good way to keep him calmer, just be careful with bright lights so you don't hurt his eyes.

You may want to try wearing two shirts and putting him between the shirts before you try to get him to stay in a pocket. That way he has the chance to crawl around and explore in a place he can feel secure. One he knows it is safe he will probably start sleeping between your shirts and then once he feels safe sleeping with you he may be ready for a pocket.

From what I have heard a month or more of bonding is not uncommon, it just depends on the glider.

Good Luck!

Kerry (with Jack and Gus-Gus)

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