 | Posted by: | Amy, KYchickAmy@aol.com | | Subject: | Are Sugar Gliders hyper? | | When: | 10:16 AM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.199.188 |
Hello friends! I could not decide between a Flying Squirrel and a glider, I know f.s. are very hyper and dont stay still too long to even pet or feed in one spot. How are gliders in this case? Thanks for your advice! Amy
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| Posted by: | Rachel2, SugarGMommy@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 12:55 PM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.200.26 |
GLiders are very hyper as well. THey run around like madd men at playtime stopping to rest or investigate something. They are not a cuddly pet, if that is what you are looking for.
| Posted by: | David, sugarglider0072001@yahoo.com | | Subject: | The first ppost is wrong!!!!! | | When: | 11:12 AM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 169.139.180.52 |
I disagree with the earlier followup. My glider will fall asleep in my lap or hand or pocket etc... 
| Posted by: | Lisa | | Subject: | hyper | | When: | 2:29 PM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 207.175.52.14 |
Gliders can be very hyper, especially at play time, but are also cuddly too (but only on their terms). They like to be in charge-no holding them, they sit and cuddle when and where they want to. Also, my male is much more cuddly and calm than my female but both sexes make great pets because of their differences in personalities.
| Posted by: | Amy, KYchickAmy@aol.com | | Subject: | Lisa? | | When: | 1:37 PM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 152.163.204.208 |
Lisa? Is your male s.g fixed? I heard that if males are not nuetered then they spray and smell really bad...What do you think? Amy
| Posted by: | Rachel2, SugarGMommy@aol.com | | Subject: | David, David, David... | | When: | 4:23 PM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 205.188.195.146 |
David...the first post is NOT wrong. It is my opinion. Your opinion differs from mine, that does not make my post wrong.
The point I was trying to make is that gliders are not cuddly creatures. THey can be during the day but at night they are awake and like to play, they aren't like cats where they lounge around during their waking hours. They are energetic animals. I would hate for Amy to get the wrong impression on their temperments, buy one, and then be disapointed.
On the neutering question, Getting your male glider neutered will help with scenting. They can still scent, but not as bad.
| Posted by: | Mary/Beck, intr01dc@frank.mtsu.edu | | Subject: | hyper | | When: | 6:32 PM, 15 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 12.77.83.22 |
I know soemone who has botha dn she tells me gliders are actually a lot more hyper...I have no experience with the FS but I have been around several gliders and most are pretty hyper.
| Posted by: | Lisa | | Subject: | Amy | | When: | 9:30 AM, 16 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 207.175.51.96 |
Amy, no my male is not neutered, so he does spray. However, it is only his urine that stinks not his scent glands. If I'm lucky, he goes in the cage before getting him out or on me rather than the furniture. My female doesnt seem to elicit any scent that I can detect from either her urine or scent glands, so if you are worried about it a female may be a better choice. I suggest spending time with the breeder you may buy from to determine which sex you prefer.
| Posted by: | Furball, ecca@hotmail.com | | Subject: | What I think | | When: | 7:58 AM, 16 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 209.48.144.34 |
Well I think they are very affectionate animals and are not really all that hyper during the day but once they really wake up they are litte spiders on crack
| Posted by: | Jasmine, Spookie_Girl@yahoo.com | | Subject: | Which one??? | | When: | 5:15 PM, 16 Jan 2001 | | IP: | 63.78.31.223 |
Hi, Amy!
Furball is right. Sugar Gliders do have a duel personality. It's what I love about them. They're cute and sleepy during day, who turn into wild, little party animals at night. Flyers are the same, because they are also nocturnal. The truth is sugar gliders are very hyper compared to other animals, but flyers can definitely compete against them for the title of "Most Active Pet." In both cases, it really depends on the animal.
If you are still struggling for a decision, I strongly suggest you visit some breeders and meet both adult animals in person. Don't visit a pet store. The animals they sell are in a totally different environment and usually are not captive-bred (and definitely NOT "hand-raised"). Seeing both animals (preferably the ones that are breeders of your potential pet) in person will be the best way you can decide, because it all comes down to which cute furry furball steals your heart the most.
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