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Subject: Re: advice for the biting
Posted by Susan on January 02, 1999 at 16:56:08:
In Reply to: Re: Above I meant to say mine loves to bite!!! Sorry posted by Linda on January 02, 1999 at 10:55:26:
Linda, my female was biting the heck out of me, but I've got her on the right track now. To get her into the pouch in the morning I use a cotton glove, try that till it gets better. She loves the pouch so much they're both in there all day and I have to drag them out at suppertime. About 5 times a day I check in, stroke them and offer them maple syrup spread on my knuckle or finger (can't bite knuckles too well). It's gotten to the point now that if I disturb them in their pouch they immediately think it's treat time and won't go back to sleep till it's given on my finger. It's so cute to see the two little heads peering over the flap just waiting and sniffing. So now they see me as "the treat lady", it's a good start anyways. Use the cotton gloves until the biting stops, I know personally I was getting so afraid to handle them and it wasn't progressing. Good luck.
: : Hi Twinklebelle,
: : I've had my glider for about 6 and a half months. I have had some improvement.. Like no more crabbing and I can put my hands in the cage without getting bitten.. But if I reach out to him he will bite and not let go.. OUCH!!
: : I know not all breeders are great. But I called others who bought gliders from her and they said their's are just terrific... But loves to bite. I've tried everything.. giving him my sweatshirts and t-shirts to sleep in.. And he does sleep in them.. I've fed him his favourite treat.. raisins.. by hand and he takes them without a problem.. As far as putting him in a pouch.. I can't pick him up to put him in there.. So I put the pouch in his cage hoping he would go to sleep in it and all I had to do was pick it up and put it on.. but no way.. he barked and barked till I put this sweatshirt back in his cage. I've put yogurt on my hand.. But he was scraping off skin with the yogurt!!! I am beginning to think he is just not compatible with me.. But I refuse to give up if it takes me years!!!! Do you have any hints or ideas for me??
: : Thanks again
: : Linda
: Sorry above I meant to say mine loves to bite!!!
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: : : : : You know, i noticed that most of the complaints about biting gliders, nay, unfriendly gliders, come from those who purchase from pet shops. How do we get the word out to buy from breeders? I have had people visit me and my gliders and after the visit, never buy from a pet shop, but will wait until I have some little ones. I recommend that anyone interested visit a BREEDER rather than a PET SHOP. Let's get the word out!
: : : : : Soap box out...
: : : : : Larry
: : : : Hello,
: : : : I did buy my glider from a breeder.. She only had one pair.. The environment was clean.. The gliders were not exactly friendy but I figured it was because they did not know my scent. Well my SG is the meanest little guy walking!! I don't attempt to touch him unless he comes to me.. and I still get bitten. My choice to buy a glider was not taken lightly... But when I read about taming and bonding I figured it would be a breeze. Well If I had found this site beforehand I would have discovered it wasn't that easy since lot of people have the same problem I do. A few of my friends had wanted to buy gliders after seeing mine and I told them straight up... It is not easy.. And I think people should read and read before buying one. Then make a final decision. Don't get me wrong I love my little guy even though he seems to hate me!!! Well thanks for listening to me... Linda
: : : SORRY....I am just to lazy to erase the whole message...I know this is besides the point, but how long have you had the little guys? I got my two from a really EXCELLENT breeder and in the beginning I was having a little trouble with the male. The breeder was willing to exchange the glider for one that I thought would be satisfactory if the problem didn't clear up within a few weeks (fortunately it did). That is half the battle...someone who will be willing to work with you as you experiance difficulties. I know that would not be easy to convay to the pet-store crowd, but that is why I am glad I did my homework and found someone who would be wonderful. Anyhow...not to toot my own horn or anything at all just an observation....
: : : Bonding for me was not cake, but now, after taking my gliders where ever I can, I have two wonderful, tame gliders. Hang in there!
: : : Twinkle