 | Posted by: | Linda | | Subject: | Get along? | | When: | 12:44 PM, 27 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.195.199 |
Hi,
The more I read, the more I see that I should have 2 gliders. I only got one. Im still trying to bond with her, but how do I know if she wants a friend?? She doesnt seem to mind me but doesnt want to be touched either. If I do get another one, how do I know they will even get along? I want to get another female. Do the males have ahh... visiable parts? Im not even sure I got a female! Cant see yet.
Thanks to any responders. 
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| Posted by: | Barb | | Subject: | none | | When: | 2:01 PM, 27 Nov 2000 | | IP: | 63.178.65.142 |
Linda, please be patient with your new baby; it may take time to bond with you. Just keep her in a pouch tucked in your shirt. While she's there, offer her treats - maybe a mealworm, maybe a peanut--NO MORE THAN ONE RAW ONE.
He/she should get used to you. F will have slit; M will have bulge (testicals). Think what you will about getting another glider, but make up your own mind; please spend a few weeks with the new one first. Better than 95% of the gliders I have sold are singles and love their owners to death...I could tell you story after story about them. (The joeys I raise are handled daily - numerous times - and they have always bonded with new owners, usually within a day, possibly two.) In my area, I sell my gliders for more than the going rate - but I do not advertise; and my babies never go to unsuitable homes, never to smokers. I think the proof is in the pudding; I always get followup reports and questions. My biggest reward is that I find owners that love their gliders at least as much (or more, if that is possible) and spoil them so! I am ever so happy to hear about them. I could tell you story after story, but I won't bore you. The second glider I sold - 4 years ago - is Julie's Gizmo. She adores him, and I seriously believe he'd die without her and I know she can't live without him. Giz learned strictly on his own to switch the stereo on and off; he does this when Julie's watching TV, and he wants her attention. (I am NOT here to sell gliders and would NEVER do that over the internet. I have a waiting list that grows regularly anyway.) Linda, if you haven't, please get Caroline MacPherson's book SUGAR GLIDERS, publisher Barron's...It should be your Bible for reference. Listen to everything you hear, but use your common sense with advice. You have my word that I would not lie to you. There are people at this site that do not agree with me: That most certainly is their right, and I do not question it. But, by the same token, I have the right to state my opinion and be heard. I love gliders and cannot imagine my life without them, and I'd never recommend something I thought would hurt them - honestly. What I tell you has worked for me for nearly 5 years: I have no sick animals. (My original pair - wild caughts BeBop and GG coughed and sneezed one 24-hr day when I first got them--the heat went out and were fine - novet care required; this happened with them just one other time - 24hrs./no vet needed. None of my other animals have been ill or had hindleg paralysis. I wish you well, Linda, and don't hesitate to holler if I can help. ps: Things I have chatted about have not been believed by others, but I swear they are true....Then again, I am a truly unique INDIVIDUAL. (Case in point, doctor after doctor after doctor that has treated me has said things like are you sure they gave you a shot; I wouldn't have believed you had a shot if I hadn't given it to you myself...My degree is in biology/psychology with expertise in learning theory. I worked for an ethologist in the biology department when I was in college. An ethologist is one who studies animal behavior.
| Posted by: | jenn, flames_gurl@yaho.com | | Subject: | fighting!! | | When: | 12:08 PM, 01 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 206.77.46.2 |
hi
i bought a sugar glider two years ago and i decided to get another one. i've had him for about 9 months. when i touch him and have the other gliders smell on me he begins to attack me and this really hurts. also when i put him near the others cage he goes crazy. what can i do to stop this?? boith of my babies are totally boded with me but not each other. help!!!
  
| Posted by: | Lu, frufru33@hotmail.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 1:06 PM, 01 Dec 2000 | | IP: | 12.77.181.103 |
Linda, please be patient. I have Winky for two and 1/2 months and only now is she trully bonding to me. Everyone would tell me to have patience. I just couldn't wait until she'd come to me, climb on me, etc... Now she does, little by little. I carry her in a pouch almost every day. I've had her in my shirt w/out the pouch once and I was at home. Today for the first time I have her sleeping like a little angel between my tank and my shirt at work. It's an awesome feeling. Your baby is only 5 wks. oop and it'll be easier to bond. After that happens, I'm pretty sure you'll change your mind. Some people like to have a few gliders and trust me, I've thought about it, but you'll only know after you've had your little one for longer. She NEEDS to bond to you first. If you spend time w/ her and love her and respect her, she'll give you the same treatment right back! Trust me, you're doing just fine. Actually, you're doing great!
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