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Kenj90 Posted - Oct 13 2016 : 08:26:31 PM
I have a spare room I want to at least partially dedicate to my new sugar gliders. I was recently given two girls from a friend. I am new to caring for these wonderful little critters. However I've done a bit of research. I know gliders are very sensitive to many materials and a lot is toxic to them. I would appreciate educated opinions on what I could use to safely enclose my darling gliders? What could I line the wall with so they can climb up the walls? What type of wood or material can I make the structure out of? Most importantly I want it safe, easy to clean and as uncostly as possible.
My father is a talented carpenter so I just need instructions, as hes not familiar with exotic animal enclosures.
Can anyone help me out? :)
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Akasha140 Posted - Oct 16 2016 : 07:46:41 PM
My understanding is that for a while some cages that had PVC coating were toxic to them. However, cages made from PVC pipe and netting are fairly common. http://www.clubfauna.com/articles/mammals/diy-sugar-glider-cage/ is the best tutorial I've found so far. Good luck.
jdching Posted - Oct 14 2016 : 01:45:46 PM
I have not heard of PVC being toxic to gliders. If you do some research on this site, many people have made their own cages.
Kenj90 Posted - Oct 14 2016 : 07:51:06 AM
What would be a better material for the structure? I heard PVC is toxic to Gliders. Which only makes sense. It has high toxicity levels.
JLR Posted - Oct 14 2016 : 07:12:44 AM
Wood would be very hard to keep clean as gliders will go to the bathroom everywhere and the wood would soak it up. As gliders chew wood, I don't know of any paints or sealants that would be safe.


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