 | Posted by: | Andrew, mstng12@aol.com | | Subject: | should i get a lgider? | | When: | 7:42 AM, 24 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 64.12.103.46 |
Hi my name is andrew and i am 15. I was thinking about getting a sugar glider. I have been researching for more then a week and it seens ti be oretty good. Can any of you tell me a little about them and how hard they really are to care for? i woud have no problrm grtting 2 so they would have eachother to play wiht. If you can help me that would b great (sorry about the typos)
-andrew
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| Posted by: | Teresa, tree_burgard@yahoo.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 10:52 AM, 24 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 169.207.42.40 |
Hi Andrew,
I have 4 gliders, 2 boys and 2 girls. Both boys are neutered. I really can't tell you if you should or shouldn't get them, but I can tell you what it is like to have them. First I would make sure that you are ready to make a long term commitment to taking care of them. Gliders can live to be up to 15 years old. You have to think of who will take care of them when you are on vacations or even while you are in college. They are also nocturnal, mine usually don't get up until it is dark out and then they are up all night, they can also be kind of noisy if you are trying to sleep. Mine have there own room and they still wake me up sometimes! They have very specific diet needs. You can't just give them dry food and water. They also require a lot of time be spent with them. Don't forget that you need a large cage as well, which will need regular cleaning. If you are willing to do all that they are wonderful loving pets and I wouldn't trade them for anything. Just make sure this is what you want for a long time. Four of my gliders I got from people that decided they didn't want them anymore. Make sure that won't be you!
Good Luck!
Teresa,
Brett, Gracie, LeRoy, and Puggie!   
| Posted by: | Barb, barbloo@yahoo.comS | | Subject: | none | | When: | 3:04 PM, 24 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 63.178.69.3 |
Please don't get a sugar glider unless you are totally commited to spending time every day with it for 12-15 years. Sugar gliders have been documented to die of loneliness. Those of use who dearly love these sweet critters die a little bit every time one has had to be rescued from a home where it was not properly cared for or loved. The next most important thing is to get a healthy young glider from a reputable breeder, one who can answer any questions you might have.....Actually the first thing you should do is go buy Caroline MacPherson's book SUGAR GLIDERS - the publisher is Barron's. (You can get or order it at any major bookstore.) After you have read the book cover to cover, come back here to ask any further questions you might have. Good luck. People here LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEIR SUGAR GLIDERS...
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