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Posted by: Kim, Kiwi3732
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When: 8:55 AM, 08 Oct 2000
IP: 152.163.207.66
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I know sugar gliders are nocturnal and they are most active at night, but I was wondering if they ever come out to play during the day. There are almost 12 hours of "Day" and humans only require 8 hours to sleep so do sugar gliders ever wake up to play?
Thanks,
Kim smile



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Posted by: Mary, intr01dc@frank.mtsu.edu
Subject: Daytime
When: 4:23 PM, 08 Oct 2000
IP: 12.77.82.217

They do not normally wakje up and play at all durring the day. The only way they do that is if someone has gotten them up a lot durring the day to play. Do not wake your glider up to play durring the day if you ever want to pocket/pouch train.



Posted by: KarenE, KarenElfrank@aol.com
Subject: none
When: 4:29 PM, 08 Oct 2000
IP: 152.163.201.77

Their natural cycle is sleep during day/play at night. This is the way G O D made them and few have succeeded in changing this.
Why not just work on waking them a little earlier at night so you can have your playtime with them.
It usually isn't too hard to get them to awaken around 9 PM if you work with them for a while.
Just make sure the room is very dark so they will think it is nighttime ;)



Posted by: Kim, Kiwi3732
Subject: Thanks
When: 4:38 PM, 08 Oct 2000
IP: 152.163.213.73

Thank you for your suggestions. I will keep your advice and try to help you with your glider problems!
Thanks again,
~KIM~