 | Posted by: | kelly, krc00b@acu.edu | | Subject: | gliders and planes | | When: | 2:00 PM, 12 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 150.252.106.203 |
does anyone know if sugar gliders can handle airplane rides? it would just be a short one, from virginia to texas (3 or so hours)....
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| Posted by: | Tina | | Subject: | starme169@hotmail.com | | When: | 7:20 PM, 12 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 129.219.213.59 |
Just so you know, gliders can only-to my knowledge-be taken on Delta Airlines. The cost is $75 each way. And you have to let them know ahead of time because the airline only allows two pasengers to bring pets on board.
| Posted by: | none | | Subject: | none | | When: | 1:02 PM, 13 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 63.178.69.114 |
I know gliders can handle the plane ride because my breeder imported some from Indonesia nearly 5 years ago. My first pair was wild caughts, and I still have BeBop and GG. Also that breeder has shipped breeders all over the country, so I know it is possible. If I personally were transporting a glider, I'd just tuck it in my shirt.....Mum's the word.
| Posted by: | Mary/Beck, intr01dc@frank.mtsu.edu | | Subject: | none | | When: | 2:35 PM, 13 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 12.77.83.164 |
The hugh altitude usually wakes the gliders up...if you get caught sneaking one on the penalties are very high. Very heaftt fine, possible jail time, and death of the animal.
| Posted by: | Toni, gliderlover@yahoo.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 7:52 PM, 13 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 209.234.140.97 |
There are more airlines than just Delta allowing gliders onboard. Here is a link showing all major airlines with their policies on shipping and carry on of animals.
<a href=http://www.petsmart.com/articles/article_9089.shtml>http://www.petsmart.com/articles/article_9089.shtml</a>
I've taken my gliders on short plane trips four times, just in a pouch under my jacket. They've never given me trouble. Only once did one of the two wake up, but handy treats keep it well under control. But it is illegal not to declare it, if caught doing this, you can expect a hefty fine, and depending on the states traveling through, possible confiscation.
| Posted by: | Mary/Beck, intr01dc@frank.mtsu.edu | | Subject: | none | | When: | 9:11 PM, 13 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 12.77.83.164 |
Toni...which airline did you use? Ive called several of those listed and delta was the only one that said they allowed gliders...the others said that they never allowed exotic animals on board. Did you have to say they were something other than gliders?
| Posted by: | Jill, skibuny1@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 9:39 PM, 13 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.192.176 |
Well I took both of mine on about a three hour plane ride [from Okla City to Reno but we had two flights] and mine did just fine. I flew on Delta and to many objections I did not let Delta know I had them. I took the risk and now realize what a risk it really was-had I been caught I wouldn't have my babies now. So fly Delta if you can and pay the fee-your babies should do fine-mine never crabbed once and at least on that airline you will know they are acceptable, oh and bring some treats with you in case they wake up. I brought grapes because they are so juicey.
| Posted by: | Tucker, mcbergeson@yahoo.com | | Subject: | Airline Travel | | When: | 10:55 PM, 17 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 12.75.103.55 |
I just returned from a trip with my sugar glider. We traveled on Delta airlines (about 2 hours each way) for thanksgiving. I called Delta ahead of time and found out the regulations for bringing a small animal on board. As long as they are in an approved carrying case and have a health certificate issued by the vet within 30 days of travel, Delta says okay. They did want $75 each way. This was almost as much as my own ticket. I also chose not to inform Delta that I was traveling with a buddy. $150 is a lot of money! Here's what I did. I felt it was pretty fool proof, and it worked out to be that way.
I put Tucker in her pouch and put it underneith my sweatshirt. This allowed me to get through the metal detector with her on my body and without putting her through the xray machine (which would have given me away for sure!!) After I made it to the terminal, I went to the bathroom and transferred her over to her little aquarium (the plastic 1/2 gallon size that PetsMart carries) and it was in my carry on bag. And Home we went for thanksgiving. She didn't make a sound on the plane (I was kind of worried that she would crab if her ears popped or something, but she was quiet the whole time)
My parents had a cage waiting for me at home for her to stay in while we were there, and then we reversed the entire process coming home.
Granted, I know sneaking a live animal on board was not the wisest thing I have ever done, but I won't lie... I'll do it again.
| Posted by: | none | | Subject: | none | | When: | 11:32 PM, 17 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 63.178.69.83 |
I'm with Tucker...My animals are used to being on my person all day in a pouch - all they do is sleep during the day. I'd have no problem sneaking them on the plane....My gliders go all kinds of places they are supposed to - like gourmet restaurants, but they stay tucked in when they are there...or else I'd be in trouble.
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