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Posted by grkbarbie
i told fh im guna get him 1 , since he always needs a lot of attention .. i tol dhim a sugar glider i perfect for him,,, they can keep eachother company lolol
Posted by FutureMrsD09
Another bit to consider (as you can tell, i'm extremely dismayed that this has come to NY and sad that anyone would fall for lies from exotic animal dealers):
Sugar Gliders are small marsupials who's native distribution is on the east coast of Australia, Tazmania, and parts of Indonesia. Their scientific name is Petarus Breviceps, which means 'short headed rope dancer.' Gliders can live up to 15 years in captivity but their life span in the wild is rarely more than 4 years. These animals live off of the sap of Acaica and Eucapyptus trees in rain forests. They also eat insects, honey dew, and pollen.
Suggies as they are sometimes called are considered pests in their native countries because they often raid trash cans, gardens and flowering trees in human-filled areas. Driven from their native habitat from deforestation, sugar gliders can often make a nuisance out of themselves by wrecking landscaped trees and flowers.
As pets, gliders are not for everyone. Until tamed, they bite and exhibit wild behavior. They are exotic, cannot be housebroken, and can inflict pain when they over-groom you and scrape at your skin as if it were tree bark. They are friendly and curious, but take a lot of care and a special diet. The Epidemic There is an Epidemic of unwanted and abandoned gliders. Because they are exotic pets, it takes a special person and family to dedicate themselves to taking care of these animals. All too often they are purchased 'on impulse' at trade shows, flea markets, and pet stores. Breeders and sellers of these animals are often unscrupulous and misleading about how hard it is to care for these animals.
Lies to watch out for:
1. They get along with other animals. Lie.
Dogs and cats eat them and they are themselves omnivores
2. They only smell if you feed them animal protein. Lie.
They smell if you don't neuter them and fail to clean their cage and toys
3. They can live on store-bouoght pellets and apples. Lie.
They die on low-protein pellets. They need a carefully prepared diet.
Posted by Cacarina
Posted by HotAir
I cam home and showed my FH their website and he said they were gross and freaky. He just didn't get it. I think you have to see them in person!
Haha, I kind of think they are gross and freaky too. They look so creepy to me, I don't know why. They kind of look like mini squirrels and I don't like squirrels!
i had 1 they r soo cute and they eat fruits and stuff :)
Posted by elysemichelle
if you want to get info, ive been researching it all day so we might get one. Go to www.glideruniversity.org or www.sugarglider.com
we even found an informational video on you-tube!! we are at least doing our research! i contacted a vet today to make sure they are legal and that they can be cared for by a vet if needed.
About the whole peeing everywhere, if trained correctly, you can train them when to go to the bathroom on command. They also dont need to be on your neck, they can just sit in your pocket as they like to feel close to your body heat.
Posted by FutureMrsD09
Posted by elysemichelle
if you want to get info, ive been researching it all day so we might get one. Go to www.glideruniversity.org or www.sugarglider.com
we even found an informational video on you-tube!! we are at least doing our research! i contacted a vet today to make sure they are legal and that they can be cared for by a vet if needed.
About the whole peeing everywhere, if trained correctly, you can train them when to go to the bathroom on command. They also dont need to be on your neck, they can just sit in your pocket as they like to feel close to your body heat.
I'm not sure what facts about this creature based on the informative web sites you listed makes it appealing? In order to have a happy life, they require companionship (they are colony animals and require at least one other of its kind), at least a 10ftx10ftx10ft cage (plus a flying room including fruit branches), and a highly specialized diet (50% of the diet consists of grasshoppers, crickets, mealworms and moths). They are supposed to live 15+ years...but when they are miserable in captivity, they will usually die by 4.
If anyone still feels the need to own one of these animals after truly knowing the facts, please look into rescue. There are so many out there that have been discarded. People who sell these animals at malls, flea markets, pet stores, etc. run a dark and shady business and will lie to you. These animals are ripped from their mothers before they are supposed to be removed. These sellers are on par with puppy mill owners.
Posted by FutureMrsD09
Posted by elysemichelle
if you want to get info, ive been researching it all day so we might get one. Go to www.glideruniversity.org or www.sugarglider.com
we even found an informational video on you-tube!! we are at least doing our research! i contacted a vet today to make sure they are legal and that they can be cared for by a vet if needed.
About the whole peeing everywhere, if trained correctly, you can train them when to go to the bathroom on command. They also dont need to be on your neck, they can just sit in your pocket as they like to feel close to your body heat.
I'm not sure what facts about this creature based on the informative web sites you listed makes it appealing? In order to have a happy life, they require companionship (they are colony animals and require at least one other of its kind), at least a 10ftx10ftx10ft cage (plus a flying room including fruit branches), and a highly specialized diet (50% of the diet consists of grasshoppers, crickets, mealworms and moths). They are supposed to live 15+ years...but when they are miserable in captivity, they will usually die by 4.
If anyone still feels the need to own one of these animals after truly knowing the facts, please look into rescue. There are so many out there that have been discarded. People who sell these animals at malls, flea markets, pet stores, etc. run a dark and shady business and will lie to you. These animals are ripped from their mothers before they are supposed to be removed. These sellers are on par with puppy mill owners.
I want one!!! Just sent it to FH and he said, ' Where the hell did you find that thing?'
Posted by gporka23
Posted by FutureMrsD09
Posted by elysemichelle
if you want to get info, ive been researching it all day so we might get one. Go to www.glideruniversity.org or www.sugarglider.com
we even found an informational video on you-tube!! we are at least doing our research! i contacted a vet today to make sure they are legal and that they can be cared for by a vet if needed.
About the whole peeing everywhere, if trained correctly, you can train them when to go to the bathroom on command. They also dont need to be on your neck, they can just sit in your pocket as they like to feel close to your body heat.
I'm not sure what facts about this creature based on the informative web sites you listed makes it appealing? In order to have a happy life, they require companionship (they are colony animals and require at least one other of its kind), at least a 10ftx10ftx10ft cage (plus a flying room including fruit branches), and a highly specialized diet (50% of the diet consists of grasshoppers, crickets, mealworms and moths). They are supposed to live 15+ years...but when they are miserable in captivity, they will usually die by 4.
If anyone still feels the need to own one of these animals after truly knowing the facts, please look into rescue. There are so many out there that have been discarded. People who sell these animals at malls, flea markets, pet stores, etc. run a dark and shady business and will lie to you. These animals are ripped from their mothers before they are supposed to be removed. These sellers are on par with puppy mill owners.
I have to say I agree with you completely.
I think it's so funny how different people are...seriously, those things FREAK ME OUT. I swear I would have a heart attack if it flew over to me.
Posted by lauraandrob2009
An interesting article by the Humane Society
Humane Society article
Posted by GT143EA
OMG!! I cant believe the pics of them with the cats and dogs! My cat and dog would eat that thing for a snack!!
