 | Posted by: | Chris, MarcoX5@aol.com | | Subject: | I'm New At This | | When: | 2:48 PM, 06 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.195.208 |
Hey everyone, I'm thinking about getting one of these sugar gliders for Christmas, and yes I know I better act fast, they are all going to be gone by the time my parents can get one. My mom wants me to find out about them first, like what they eat and everything, so I came here. I need to know if they make alot of noise at night, enough noise to wake you up, I know they will make some noise when I first get it but once it bonds will it still chatter all the time?
Sorry if I said something stupid, I don't know alot about sugar gliders yet, so I was just going by what the lady at the store said, and what I found here, Thanks
Chris
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| Posted by: | April | | Subject: | none | | When: | 3:46 PM, 06 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 38.31.75.44 |
Hello Chris
If I were you I would wait and continue doing more research for at least six months. That way you will have everything you need and know some of the things you need to do for your glider to keep him or her healthy and happy.
April
| Posted by: | none | | Subject: | none | | When: | 4:05 PM, 06 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 24.18.196.238 |
as far as noise goes...yes they do make noise at night..i've had mine for about 10 months and they still keep me awake some nights (they aren't evan in my room, but the next one over.)they dont always chatter, but they bark and make tons of different noises. gliders take a lot of care, so make sure you are really willing to make a commitment before you get one. also how old are you? if you are not in college yet, you also have to think about what will happen to him when you go. just make sure you take everything into consideration befor you make your decision.
| Posted by: | none | | Subject: | none | | When: | 5:18 PM, 06 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.213.204 |
Gliders do more than just chatter. They bite, scratch, and peep and poop on you. THey are very high maintanence. Here is a link to go to to see if sugar gliders are for you:
<a href=http://www.glider.buffnet.net/jane/glider/warning.html>http://www.glider.buffnet.net/jane/glider/warning.html</a>
Pet store gliders are ususally very wild and you will have to tame it and bond it to you. Here is a link for bonding:
<a href=http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/bonding.html>http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/bonding.html</a>
Gliders also require a special diet. Most of the people on this board use Bourbon's Modified Leadbeaters diet. Here is the link for it:
<a href=http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/diet.html>http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/diet.html</a>
Here is another message board to go to:
<a href=http://www.sugarglider.net>http://www.sugarglider.net</a>
| Posted by: | Rachel2, SugarGMommy@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 5:20 PM, 06 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.213.204 |
Sorry. The diet link is wrong. Here is the right one:<a href=http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/diet/index.html>http://www.angelfire.com/nb/sugarglider/diet/index.html</a>
| Posted by: | Barb, blooprints@yahoo.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 2:35 AM, 07 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 63.178.66.50 |
Before you even consider getting a sugar glider, you need to buy Caroline MacPherson's book SUGAR GLIDERS, publisher Barrons. This book will cost you less that $10 and you can readily purchase it at any major bookstore. You really need to know what you are getting into before you decide to get a sugar glider. If you do not do the RESEARCH FIRST, you might end up finding out after the fact that a glider is not the pet for you. If, however, you fall in love with gliders and are willing to everything necessary to care for one, then you have sugarglideritis and will thoroughly enjoy your new friend. Those of us who love sugar gliders do not want to see them go to homes where they will not receive the very best of care. (Where do you live and where do you plan to get a glider? It is important to find out about the person plan to get a glider from......If you read the recommended book first, you will be prepared to ask the breeder some very important questions - especially about the diet being fed. If the animal is not being fed the proper diet, you'll end up with problems - very probably very expensive ones. If you read some of the items posted here, you'll hear some sad tales about animals that were malnourished when they were sold. Trust me, it is heartbreaking for the new owner when that happens. I am not trying to scare you, but you do need to be prepared before you buy a glider...please.
| Posted by: | emily, suprtrip69@hotmail.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 9:49 AM, 07 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 12.75.101.164 |
I have wanted a glider for a couple of years, and i got one a week ago. i didnt research as much as i should have, i love my guy bery much, and i want to get a mate for it as soon as possible. but researching after you have one is something i am sure that everyone frowns on. these guys need hours of attention everyday, and very special food. plus, if there is no breeder in your area, and you have to get one sent to you, most breeders wont ship them untill the weather is warmer, if they ship at all. i would suggest waiting at least another month before getting one, and then making sure you know what to look for when buying one, and ask what the breeder what they feed them, my breeder fed them dog food! i found this out after the fact, and i have had no problems yet, but i am not going to buy a mate from her for that and a couple of reasons. all in all, good luck 
| Posted by: | Kerry | | Subject: | none | | When: | 8:21 PM, 07 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.213.79 |
If you are saying that your parents plan to get you a sugar glider for christmas, maybe you should have them give you a rain check instead, to give you some time to research this. A sugar glider should NOT be an impulse buy! I know it's hard to take this advice when you are so excited about getting one and when you're feeling rushed to put it on your list before it's too late to get one under the tree. However, there are many things about owning sugar gliders than even your pet store might not know. In all probability, you pet store probably does not know enough to give you sound advice on how to feed and maintain a sugar glider. Researching these guys is really best for them, especially since they live 15 years and can so attached to their owners! Having to give one up can be very hard on them, and you!
Maybe you should just ask them to put the cage/toys etc under the tree along with some good books about sugar gliders  Maybe some people on this board can suggest some good ones.
Kerry (with Jack and Gus-Gus)
| Posted by: | Jasmine, Spookie_Girl@yahoo.com | | Subject: | Stay away from pet stores | | When: | 4:34 PM, 09 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 165.247.116.27 |
Chris-
I'm not sure if you are planning to get your glider from a pet store or not. Pet stores are terrible places to buy sugar gliders from. You will not know your animal's history, and they are rarely given the care they are needed. Have your folks go to a breeder. A good breeder can usually provide gliders all year round, plus their animals are less expensive, and well-cared for.
Your concern that "they are all going to be gone by the time my parents can get on" is unfounded. Sugar gliders breed all year round. Patience is very important to have if you want to own a sugar glider. These are living creatures, not action figures. Living creatures that live over 10 years and will depend fully on their owner for their well-being. That's a very big commitment.
If you haven't fully researched on them before Christmas, it would be better for you to wait. The worst that could come of that is that you will be all the more prepared for your new pet and be a better owner. In the meantime, you could ask your folk to pitch in for supplies as Christmas gifts.
They will be spending about $150-$200 for the cage (I found the best deals at www.animalsexotique.com), $8-15 for a book, $8-15 for a nestbox, $15+ for a pouch, $20-35 for food bowls and a water bottle, $5-8 for RepCal, $8-20 for a good litter (carefresh or Yesterday's News, never pine chips or cedar). They also need time to find your glider a good vet. He will need yearly vet check-ups just like a cat or dog ($35-$50), and should have a check-up as soon as you bring him home.
| Posted by: | Leslie, Mrslormann@aol.com | | Subject: | Chips | | When: | 7:47 PM, 09 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.207.186 |
I noticed in the last post you mentioned no chips or cedar. Why is this? I thought they would like it. What do they prefer?
Leslie
(Building a home for my almost here Glider) 
| Posted by: | Jasmine, Spookie_Girl@yahoo.com | | Subject: | Pine and cedar | | When: | 12:05 PM, 10 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 165.247.116.33 |
Hi, Leslie!
Cedar has oils in it that cause skin problems for small animals, and both pine and cedar have dust and other toxins that cause fatal respiratory problems in animals. At a pet store I worked at we had someone who accidently put the cedar in a dwarf hamster cage. The next day two of the eight hamsters were dead, and the rest lost their fur and had rashes from it for weeks. I've seen cedar and pine used for guinea pigs and rats, but those animals always had skin problems and were very seseptible to respiratory problems.
If you'd like to try something that is like shavings, use aspen litter. It looks similar to pine, but does not have the toxins and dust that pine has. I also recommend Yesterday's News. It's a cat litter made of recycled newspaper (rather than clay) and I've found it's very fresh smelling and very easy to clean up.
| Posted by: | Debbie, delliott@tulane.edu | | Subject: | For "gliders" | | When: | 9:46 PM, 14 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 216.227.111.97 |
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