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Subject: Re: Who knows about gliders?....Are there any in SD, CA?
Posted by Bourbon on December 07, 1998 at 22:47:36:

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

: I have recently learned about gliders and am interested in learning more before I attempt to have one as a pet. First of all, I have some questions:

: 2. How large does their cage have to be?

I would have to say a minimum of 2'X 2'X 3' always higher than wide.

: 7. What sort of risks, diseases or harms can hurt a glider?

They can also die of loneliness, stress, hind leg paralaysis, white muscle disease, calcium defiency, obesity, cats, dogs, neglectful owners etc..

: 9. What animal would you most compare a glider's
personality to?

Not an animal but, I always compare them to a teenager, they are determined, have a mind of their own, and hard to rebuild trust after they have lost it, and very curious. As far as animals, I have to say a cross between a monkey and a racoon.

: 10. What animal would you most compare a glider's habits to?

Again a monkey and a racoon, they are nocturnal, and love to explore, they can't be expected to be litter broke, so they go when and where they are. The males are territorial, they are communial, but yet get into just about anything they can, they are creatures of habit.

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