 | Posted by: | Anna Hall, kackie@bellsouth.net | | Subject: | sugargliders | | When: | 11:24 AM, 25 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 209.214.112.187 |
I'm thinking about getting a Sugarglider, but I'm not sure any recommendations?
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| Posted by: | Kimberly, minime400@yahoo.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 12:24 PM, 26 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 63.254.220.102 |
i suggest that if you get a glider you need to give it lots of attention. Either love it lots or buy it another glider friend. If you dont it will get depressed and die.
| Posted by: | KarenE, KarenElfrank@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 2:02 PM, 26 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.205.34 |
Before getting a glider, it is an absolute must that you do extensive research. Go the the Links section and read EVERYTHING there is about gliders.
These are "high maintenance" pets and are certainly not suitable for everyone. Aside from the cost of the glider itself, you have housing, diet, and most importantly vet checks. Should your glider require emergency vet care, this could run into several hundreds of dollars. You need to be prepared with a qualified vet in glider care, transportation to and from the vet and the funds which may be required.
Gliders DO NOT need a companion to be a happy and healthy pet. They do, however, need alot of attention from their human. Be prepared to spend several hours (late at night usually) a day playing with your glider outside their cage.
Bonding with a glider can take considerable time. In some cases the bonding process happens quickly. Other times it will require several months. Be prepared to give the glider the time it needs.
Each glider has its own distinct personality just like humans.
Gliders are not like other pets so be prepared with all the information you can get BEFORE deciding whether or not this is the pet for you.
The worst possible thing you can do is to get a glider and then decide you have made a mistake.
There are too many unwanted gliders being passed from owner to owner just because the research was not done BEFORE purchasing the pet.
Make sure you meet all the requirements necessary to be a good glider owner.
| Posted by: | Billie, TimberRose@aol.com | | Subject: | re-sugargliders | | When: | 11:00 AM, 27 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 198.81.17.28 |
I agree with what KarenE has written in response to your message. You do want to find out all about them and their habits before you ever go buy one. If you don't have lots of time to spend with them then they aren't the pets for you. If you don't bond with them and continue to play with them they will sometimes get wild again and will bite (sometimes hard) and they will just want to be left alone. They usually bond with one person first and I don't recomend them for kids at all. If you do have the time and like the other lady said, the money for costly vet visits, and have researched them and still want one then you will probably find that they are one of the neatest pets that you have ever had. Good Luck.
| Posted by: | Bourbon | | Subject: | yeah.. | | When: | 2:00 PM, 27 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 216.248.35.252 |
what they said.... 
| Posted by: | Barb | | Subject: | none | | When: | 2:08 PM, 27 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 63.178.65.142 |
I agree with KarenE...Just one other thing, get Caroline MacPherson's book SUGAR GLIDERS, published by Barron's - it is a MUST HAVE, a Bible of reference. Always go to it first. Remember, a glider is a LONG term commitment, living 12-15 years. (If you get easily bored with things like cleaning cages, fixing food, spending time daily with your pet, a sugar glider is not for you....When you get the MacPherson book, know that you should have "sugerglideritis" if you really want a glider. Good luck, and let us know what you decide. (The book can be purchased at any major bookstore.)
| Posted by: | anna hall, kackie@bellsouth.net | | Subject: | response,Thanks! | | When: | 2:56 PM, 27 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 209.214.119.18 |
thanks, i've got the book i still want one.
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