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Subject: Re: Who knows about gliders?....Are there any in SD, CA?
Posted by Maria on December 07, 1998 at 20:47:37:

In Reply to: Who knows about gliders?....Are there any in SD, CA? posted by Mikey on December 07, 1998 at 19:05:33:

: 1. How long do gliders typically live?

10 -15 years
: 2. How large does their cage have to be?
minimum is 18" x 18" x 24" tall, bigger is better
: 3. Are they very difficult to take care of aside from
: giving them personal attention?
They require lots of time an attention.
: 4. What is the average cost of a sugar glider?
$150 and up
: 5. What sort of food do they eat?
Fresh fruits, vegetables, insects, & a variety of other foods
: 6. Is a male or female better? Why?
Either makes a good pet.
: 7. What sort of risks, diseases or harms can hurt a glider?
Temperatures below 65, continuous exposure to noise or light, drafts, direct sunlight, ill people
: 8. Does anyone have any availible in San Diego?
They are not legal in CA
: 9. What animal would you most compare a glider's
: personality to?
: 10. What animal would you most compare a glider's habits to?
They are very similar to flying squirrels, though not quite the same.

Maria

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