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Origin Class : Mammalia
Subclass : Marsupialia
Order : Diprotodontia
Suborder : Phalangerida
Superfamily : Petauroidea
Family : Petauridae

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A ) Introduction :-

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Sugar gliders are little marsupials that have been taken as exotic pets in many countries. These creatures are different from normal pet rodents like hamsters, mice and rats. They have character, mood swings, emotional bonds and the sweetest nature for a pet that comes in such a small package. Commonly mistaken as flying squirrels, sugar gliders can be both easy and hard to take care. Their general care is much more complicated than pet rodents and they require a lot of affection and attention from its owners. Look at it this way, gliders are like 3 year old kids. They act cute and can annoy us sometimes while at the same time need our total attention and bond.

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What is a sugar glider ?
A sugar glider is a small marsupial possum from Australia, and parts of Indonesia and New Guinea. They are not related to flying squirrels, and are considered exotic animals in the United States. Sugar Gliders are nocturnal, meaning they are active during the night, and asleep during the day.


Where did they get that name ?
Their name comes from their two obvious characteristics. Sugar or Honey because of their preference of sweet things, and Gliders for their gliding membrane called a patagium.


What does a sugar glider look like ?
An adult sugar glider head and body measure about 5 to 6 inches in length with a tail equal in length to aid in balance and gliding. An adult male in proper body condition weighs about 100g to 130g, where as an adult female will be around 90g.

The tail is fluffy, often curls on the end and usually is longer than the body length.

Sugar gliders have hairless ears that can be moved independently in order to pick up the smallest sounds.

A "wild type" or "standard" color sugar glider is gray or brownish in color with a long black stripe that runs from its’ nose to the end of the back. The underside of a sugar glider is a cream or white color. The last inch or so of the tail is black or brown.

They have large protruding eyes, like most nocturnal animals, to allow for a wider field of vision.

A sugar glider has five digits on each forefoot, with sharp claws to help grip branches. The hind feet also have 5 digits, and include a partially fused together 2nd and 3rd digit used for a grooming comb. There is also an enlarged, clawless, opposable big toe.

The sugar glider has a patagium, a furred membrane of skin that connects to the wrists and ankles on each side of the glider, used for gliding.

Sugar glider joeys are normally a nice slivery grey but as they age, they will shed away this soft joey coat and replace with their true colours. Some glider colours that we have here are the normal grays and a few shades of browns. Some would turn brown if they constantly stay in coconuts because of staining to the fur. You should not worry about the colours, for each sugar glider is unique in its own little way.





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B ) Sugar Glider as Pets

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a ) Right Pet for You ?

Sugar Gliders are great animals, and can be a wonderful addition to your family. However, please consider what is best for the animal and yourself, as there are many PRO and CON for being a sugar glider owner. Too many times do people rush into buying these animals before looking at all factors, leaving many sugar gliders abandoned, homeless, sick, and even dead.



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Before you decide if a Sugar Glider is right for you,
please consider the following :-



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b ) Warning

Some night markets sell sugar gliders. Please be careful! People that choose to sell at these places usually are looking to "make a sale" and will pray upon impulse buyers. These "sellers" often come across as very knowledge, charismatic, and nice. Do your research extensively before choosing a place to buy your new pet. If they can't wait for you to do a bit of research, then either they have something to hide and/or they won't be there to help you along the way if you have any questions after your new baby comes home. The sugar glider community is relatively small. Ask for references, make use of online sugar glider communities, or even ask other sugar glider breeders. Make an informed decision when buying a sugar glider.



These are photos taken at a PETSTORE, a very well known. Haih.
Notice the gliders are piled up to keep themselves warm. The bowl is empty, not a sign of a drop of water. The bedding is harmful, not to be used at all for gliders. And apple skins are to be the one found in the Exo Terra feeder. Feeding them with apples only? OMG. Gliders dont have any sleeping quarters too. SIGH.

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Avoid IMPULSIVE BUYING without Researching At First !WHY ? Consider these :-



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As responsible sugar glider owners/lovers, we must do our best to educate potential owners. Most importantly, don't buy a sugar glider to "save" or "rescue" it. It only gives them room for more! Also, understand that many flea market/trade show vendors may only be guilty of one or two points listed above, others may be much worse.

The THUMB OF RULES is : A good n responsible breeder will be happy n wiling to show their buyer the breeding room n how they keep their glider. They make no attempt to hide anything from their buyer.

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c ) Choosing

We would recommend getting a sugar glider from a local knowledgeable breeder. This way, you can have someone locally that can help you with any questions you may have with you new glider, after it comes home. Also, you will have a chance to visit the place your glider is being born and raised, making sure it is clean and a safe place. You may also be able to find sugar gliders in a local pet store, but please, make sure the pet store is knowledgeable in sugar gliders. There are many pet stores that sell sugar gliders, but have very little knowledge in care or diet. Never try to save a sugar glider from a pet store or irresponsible breeder by buying the animal, as this will only encourage them.



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Always ask questions when choosing a place to get your glider such as :-

How long have they been in business?

Is there a guarantee of health?

Do they offer "after-sale" support?

Do they have any references?

You can expect a lot of questions being asked to you also. As a good breeder, they will make sure there sugar gliders are going to a good home. Too many people rush into getting these wonderful animals without considering what is best for the sugar glider or themselves, leaving many sugar gliders homeless as soon as the novelty wears off.

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i ) Choosing your sugar glider :

Once you decide on where to get your glider, the time has come to pick your new glider. I would recommend getting a baby glider approximately 8-10 weeks out of pouch. Never purchase a sugar glider younger than 8 weeks of age. Always choose a glider that is bright eyed and bushy tailed, as this would mean that the glider is fully weaned, and ready to live on it's own. Make sure the young glider is eating properly, and isn't suckling on the mother any longer. You want a glider that is active, alert, and curious in nature. Be sure that the stools (poop) of the sugar glider is formed properly, and looks similar to moist mouse droppings. Ask to handle the glider, it shouldn't act afraid to be handled, and run at the first chance it gets. Every sugar glider is different. Some gliders may be shy around strangers. In cases such as these watch the breeder/owner handle the glider. If the glider appears afraid or tries to escape from the breeder/owner, ask questions. Try to keep in mind that even gliders can have a bad day, but be aware of the sugar gliders temperament.

ii ) Where to take caution when getting your sugar glider :

Pet Stores
There may be a FEW exceptions to this rule, however when possible avoid purchasing sugar gliders from petstores. Sugar gliders are nocturnal animals requiring daily human interaction. Most pet stores are closed during the times the sugar glider would be most active and wanting attention. Pet stores are loud, and can be quite busy with many different sounds and smells causing stress to the sugar gliders in their care. Most pet store employees know little about these wonderful creatures, their care, and their diet. A lot of pet stores will look to "simplify" a gliders diet, in turn compromising a gliders health, as well as passing on inaccurate information to new sugar gliders owners. Should you find a pet store you believe is safe, be sure to ask questions. Test them on their knowledge, and then decide.

Glider Mills
These are sad places where sugar gliders are kept in the poorest conditions. Little is thought of their care, health, or wellbeing. Animals coming from these places can be sick, and carry several different illnesses.

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d ) One or Two ?

Sugar gliders are very social animals. It is usually recommended that sugar gliders are kept in pairs. Gliders that are lonely can over groom, or even self mutilate. Please understand that loneliness is NOT the only possible cause of a sugar glider that is self mutilating. If you ever experience a sugar glider self mutilating, get to a knowledgeable vet ASAP. Extremely lonely and depressed sugar gliders have also been known to stop eating and basically "loose the will to live". Although these are extreme cases, it is something a responsible sugar glider owner must take into consideration and be prepared for.

Some sugar gliders tend to be "ok" when they are alone, but are prone to obesity and boredom. While you are a great "friend" and "playmate" for your sugar glider, you can't play, wrestle, and communicate like another sugar glider would. People are not usually nocturnal like sugar gliders. They will need someone to play and interact with in the wee hours of the morning, and a warm body to cuddle up to while they are asleep in their cage. From the lack of playing and stimulation that another sugar glider can provide, some sugar gliders may over eat and become obese. Of course there have been a select few cases where a sugar glider really was just fine being the only glider, but that is truly rare. Any sugar glider that is housed alone needs to be watched carefully to ensure the animals health and happiness remain intact. We do not recommend sugar gliders to be housed alone long term.

However, for first-timer to handle two unbonded sugar gliders is a bit tough and messy. We encourage newbie to get one FIRST, cope up with the first sugar glider's behavior, sounds, and bonded with it then proceed to the second one.
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e ) Boy or Girl ?

What sex makes a better pet ?

Overall there are no relation to sex and temperament in sugar gliders. Males and females can be equally calm, loving, and bonded. Just like people, each sugar glider has a different personality. It is recommended when looking for a pet, to meet them in person before adoption. This will ensure that the sugar glider’s personality fits yours.

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i ) Boy

Tell me a little about the males :
Males have scent glands located on their neck, chest, anus, and forehead, used to mark their territory. The smell is faint and hardly noticeable when the glider is in a clean habitat, on a good diet, and in good health. Intact adult males can be identified by the presence of a bald spot, on it's forehead, and the chest gland can also be seen. Males neutered before puberty, do not develop the scent glands responsible for the bald spots. Adult males will loose their bald spots upon neutering, as their scent glands will become inactive. The male sugar glider has a bifurcated penis which means it is divided in two. The penis is thin, long, and pink. Often times new owners will mistake their penis for a worm, or intestine. Males can be identified by the presence of a scrotum that has the appearance of a wart where you would expect a belly button to be. Males will reach sexual mature between 4 to 12 months of age depending on genetics, diet, and care. The development of the bald spots caused by active scent glands is a sign the male has reached sexual maturity.


ii ) Girl

Tell me a little about the females :
Females can be identified by the pouch opening on her abdomen. The pouch opening is viewed as a vertical slit where you would expect to see a belly button. Females will mature between 6 to 18 months of age, depending on her conditions, genetics, and diet. The younger the female, the higher risk of neglected babies. Female sugar gliders have 2 separate vaginae and cervixes and a divided uterus Female sugar gliders cycle about once every 29 days. Pregnancy for a female lasts between 15-17 days. Upon giving birth, the babies move up into the pouch where they will remain the next 60-70 days. Females will usually breed until they are between 5-8 years of age. Some may breed longer. Females normally have 1 to 2 babies at a time. It is possible for a female to have up to 4 joeys in the pouch at a time. A female’s milk changes often during the developmental stages of the baby in the pouch. Female sugar gliders are able to maintain babies of different developmental stages. Each milk gland works individually and is able to change and support each baby at their stage of development.

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f ) What to Expect ?

On the visit, what to expect ?

So you have decided that a sugar glider may be the right pet for you. Breeders love to meet potential owners and their families. Be prepared to stay a while, as a normal visit can last 2 hours or more. Make a list of any questions that you have. While you are there, you can meet and handle some of the gliders, as well as learn what it takes to be a good glider parent. Most people come to knowing little about these wonderful animals however they leave there with a great amount of knowledge to decide if this is the right pet for them. We don’t think you should rush your in making your decision, and encourage you to think everything over.

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Before your new addition comes home, what to expect ?

You have done your research, and decided that a sugar glider is the right pet for you. Now, you will need to do a little shopping. Be sure that you have everything you need before your little ones come home, this will make the home coming day run a lot smoother and less stressful for everyone.

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SHOPPING LIST :-

C ) Care

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Before Getting Your Glider(s) HOME, please consider these :-



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a ) Housing

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i ) Size [ Small, Medium, DIY ]


ii ) Accessories [ Sleeping Pouch ]



iii ) Feeder [ Metal Bowl, Plate ]


iv ) Waterer [ Living World, Critter Canteen ]


v ) Toys [ Wheel, Bird Toy, DIY Stuff ]




vi ) Bedding [ Breeder Celect, Newspaper ]

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b ) Bonding

Bonding with your sugar glider can be a rough road, although once you get there, it is worth the trip. Gliders are very social animals, and bond fairly easy. The more time you spend with your glider, the stronger your bond will be.

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There are a few tips that can help make this process easier on you and your new sugar glider :-



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i ) How to Start ? [ Time, Love, Patience, Consistency ]

ii ) Aid [ Bonding Pouch, Scent Patch, Tent Time ]




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c ) Introducing

Introducing sugar gliders can be extremely simple in some cases, but it can also be a long, slow, and stressful process.

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There are a few important things to consider when introducing new sugar gliders :-



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How to introduce sugar gliders :-



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Tips for newly introduced sugar gliders :-



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i ) Cage [ side by side ]


ii ) Pouch [ through mesh ]

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d ) Nail Trimming

The nails of your glider are made to cling to branches, climb trees, leaping and griping. Their little nails left untrimmed can cause little punctures up and down your skin while you are letting them play on you. This in turn could allow bacteria into your skin, which can result in a condition known as dermatitis. Trimming the nails of your glider is important not only to you, but as a safety precaution to them as well. It may take 2 people to trim your gliders nails until you get the hang of it.

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You will need :-

i ) A towel / sleeping pouch

ii ) Nail Clippers

iii ) Another helping hand if available

iv ) Corn Starch, Nitrate Stick, or Blood Stopper

v ) Confidence

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It is best to trim your gliders nails in the morning, when they are tired. Some gliders will allow you to trim their nails quite easily as they become used to the process. Use the towel to hold the glider, be careful not to hold it too tightly. If needed, cover your glider's head to reduce stress. Take the nail clippers and clip off the very end of each nail. Be careful not to cut too much of the nail. It will bleed if you cut off too much. Should bleeding occur, use cornstarch, nitrate sticks or blood stopper to help clot the blood and stop the bleeding.

There are also other things you can do to help keep your glider's nails down to size. Such as using a product from called the Nail-O-Matic. These products are both very helpful, however the Emery Track is adjustable to fit in many different wheel styles, and in my experience works faster, and holds up longer.


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D ) Diet & Nutrition




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There are many different diets available for your sugar glider, each diet has it's ups and downs. It really is controversial as to what the best diet is for a sugar glider in captivity.

Whether it is HPW Diet, BML Diet, PML Diet or others recognized diet, it's really up to you. The choice is yours to make.

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Although any diet you choose, keep the following in mind :-

• A healthy diet is VERY important, serious health conditions will arise if your glider is not feed properly.

• Keep a positive calcium to phosphorous ratio, use calcium supplements that are non-phosphorous.

• A sugar gliders diet should consist of a protein source, vitamins, fruits and vegetables.

• Use vitamin supplements when necessary, but don't over do it, too many vitamins can be just as harmful as not enough.

• Start out by feeding about 3-4 tablespoons of food per night, per glider. If they eat it all the first night add a little more the next night until they leave only a little bit. Remember a sugar gliders stomach is about the same size of your thumbnail, and only holds less than a tablespoon of food/water.

• Often times breeders will offer pregnant or lactating mothers extra protein. Before doing this, be sure it fits into your current diet plan.

• Always follow the directions of your chosen diet.

• Fresh water and a high quality staple food must be available at all times.

• Feed you glider a varied diet within your chosen diet plan. This will prevent food boredom, and ensures a balanced diet. Example, feed various fruits, juices, vegetables, etc.

• Cat food or pellet base diets are not recommended. Sugar gliders are sap suckers, by feeding large amounts of hard food can lead to an infection in the jaw known as “lumpy jaw”.

• Do not mix diets. Each diet is balanced with the right amount of vitamins and minerals. Mixing diets can affect these balances resulting in either too much, or not enough of something.

• Give the diet a chance before deciding your gliders don't like it. Sugar Gliders can be like 2 year olds, and have similar eating patterns. One week they will go without touching any fruit, the next that is all they will eat.


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E ) Health & Hazard
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a ) Check Up

You need to bring your sugar gliders for a health check up, when you first took it from your breeder or petstore. Make sure your sugar gliders has a clean bill of health, so as to avoid transmiting unknown diseases to your current pets or existing sugar gliders.

In addition, you are encouraged to bring your sugar glider for regular medical check up every 4-6months. Sugar gliders who consume live insects may need to deworm regularly in order to maintain their tip top health condition.



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b ) Disease & Disorder

Sugar gliders are excellent in hiding their illness, so make sure you're always alert about your gliders when they are sick. If your pet shows signs of illness, do not give it any medications unless prescribed by your veterinarian. Remember that with the appearance of any clinical signs, a qualified veterinarian should be allowed to make a definitive diagnosis. Identifying and treating diseases in their early stages is the key to successful treatment and cure. Like many other exotic species that become ill, sick sugar gliders are very fragile, and require prompt veterinary attention.


Sick Glider

Upon request, below are one of the incident that happened on a sugar glider of forum member here. This is the first and rare disease encountered by sugar glider owner, nothing much can be done for treatment but it is good to pick up the information.

'Dr Jenny confirmed that Nutmeg died from organ failure, most likely the heart failure was the main cause because her heart overworked and her lungs cannot breath'

'The body naturally has a back-up system and usually if the body detects that an organ is failing, it will regenerate to overcome the problem but once the organ is deteriorating badly, the body cannot catch up and thus leads to organ disease and failure.'

'Sugar gliders are too small to detect such things. For bigger animals, a simple blood test and ultrasound can detect it. But for a blood test, a minimum of 3ml is required. 3ml of blood can cause death to a sugar glider due to blood loss.'

'According to Dr Jenny, a special ultrasound machine for small animals can only help and it is not available in Malaysia and many parts of the world. It’s a rare machine.'

'We can never know when organ failure can happen to a glider or anything smaller than a large rabbit. We can only detect it once it is too late.'

Symptoms:
Panting, shortness of breath
Lack of appetite
Sleeping on her back or hanging her front body to sleep upright (because of the water in lungs, she tried to take the pressure of the water off her chest)
Pale nose and skin
Inactive

'It is sad that since the sugar glider is so small, there is no treatment for it.'

Full Article:
http://imjustnotgoodwithwords.blogspot.com...-of-nutmeg.html
http://imjustnotgoodwithwords.blogspot.com...ry-of-joey.html

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Obesity :-
- Gliders that are obese or overweight generally are inactive and very round in body size.
Treatment : A bigger living environment with plenty of toys to stimulate foraging activity and a wheel.

Trembling or Shakiness :-
- Shaking or shivering right after waking up from sleep is normal for a glider. But if it continues after a few moments, especially the back legs and the glider has weak limbs, it could mean a calcium deficiency problem.
Treatment : Calcium supplement has to be given if it is the early stages. The diet has to be changed. Best to visit a vet for advice and treatment.

Hair Loss :-
- If hair loss is at the center of a male's head, then it is normal as that is the male's scent gland. If hair loss is at other body parts, be it in hairless spots or thinning of hair, it could mean mites or fungul infection or malnutrition.
Treatment : Seek a vet for treatment.

Lack of Appetite :-
- A drop in appetite or eating very little could mean a few things. Stress can be one of them and this is normally seen with gliders in new homes. Another would be internal parasites, as worms and microorganism in the gut can cause a drop in appetite. Another would be the teeth or jaw. Check the teeth for any breakage and make sure there is no swelling to the gums.
Treatment : If it is from new surroundings, it is normal. If appetite is small, visit a vet and get your glider dewormed. If teeth has problems, visit a vet for treatment.

Diarrhea :-
- Watery stool. If the stool or poo is moist like tooth paste, then it is normal but if the poo is wet and has no shape, it is diarrhea. It can be caused by new food, infected or spoiled food, or parasites.
Treatment : Home treatment would be to provide Glucose supplement and Gatorade or a non-carbonated isotonic drink diluted with water and increase in food high in fiber. A visit to the vet is a must as diarrhea is fatal, especially to joeys.

Dehydration :-
- A dehydrated glider will have dull looking eyes, very stiff skin. Check your glider's hydration by pinching the skin behind the neck. If it retracts in a second, your glider is safe but if the skin fold is still there after 1 second, then your glider is dehydrated and would need liquids fast.
Treatment : Feed water with glucose mixed with Gatorade or a non-carbonated isotonic drink. 1 water to 1 glucose mixture ratio.

Constipation :-
- A glider would have constipation if it doesn't take enough fruits and water. The usual signs are seen when a glider hisses when it is defecating or pooing.
Treatment : A teaspoon of pure apple juice twice a day would cure this.

Urinary Tract Infection :-
- This means difficulty in peeing. These may include bladder infections, urinary blockages, andkidney disease. These problems may be more common in gliders on very high-protein,high-mineral diets, such as large amounts of regular cat food. Signs may include bloody urine, straining to urinate or dribbling urine, lethargy, decreased appetite, increased thirst or urine output, protruding and/or discolored penis, and weight loss.
Treatment : Need antibiotics from vet.

Hissing during Urinating :-- It is an early sign of difficulty in peeing.
Treatment : Quickly get hold of pure cranberry juice and feed a teaspoon of it twice a day to your glider.

[B]Blindness :-[/B]
- Known as partial blindness in gliders, it is actually the cause from a high in fat diet. Gliders taking mainly mealworms or a lot of sunflower seeds in their diet would develop a layer on the eye that may look like your glider turned blind.
Treatment : Cut out on fatty food, change the diet.

Hind Leg Paralysis :-
- Weakness of the back legs. Can be seen when a glider has problems climbing, walking, excessively having trembling legs and may not be active anymore.
Treatment : This is due to a bad diet that lacks in calcium. Seek vet for treatment and change the diet. Include calcium supplements.


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d ) Glider Proofing

When letting your sugar gliders out to play, it is always a good idea to "glider-proof" the room first. Removing any dangerous situations that the sugar glider could get into can save it's life.



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How to Start ?



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F ) Recommended

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a ) Vet


1) Dr Jenny

My Vet Clinic
No. 29-G, Jalan Cecawi 6/33, Seksyen 6, Kota Damansara, 47810 PJ.
Tel: 03-6142 2122
Dr Jenny can neuter male gliders safely.
The clinic can deworm and treat serious conditions for gliders.
Call before you go to make an appointment.

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YEOH VETERINARY CLINIC & SURGERY
126, Jln SS 24/2, Tmn Megah, 47301 PJ, Selangor
Tel: 03-78048684
Dr Yeoh can neuter male gliders safely.
The clinic is able to treat minor things on gliders and general check up but not great for serious cases.
Call to make an appointment.

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G ) Notice Board

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a ) Gathering

= Sugar Glider Gathering =

Date: 26, June 2010

Time: 1.00pm

Venue: Booth 217 & 218, Hall 2, Pets World Exchibition, Midvalley

Confirmed Guests: Eric, Babydugong, Jtl, Kelvin, Emino, Shakeera, Bonai, Ninang, Yueyi, Tednet, Usry, Lyaz_zest, Geo, Bremboy84

Remark: More updates, please visit Bugsy FB Page

Please PM or leave me a msg so I could update the list.

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LYN SUGAR GLIDER OWNERS :-

1 ) kelvin_faye :
Cairo, DOA : 01/09/08
Daisha, DOA : 01/10/08


2 ) nezumitaro :
BB, OOP : 23/05/05
Kiro, OOP : 27/06/08
Oki, OOP: 21/02/09
Iko, OOP: 21/02/09


3 ) hackerzx :
Chuui, DOA : 01/08/07

4 ) SugarCoatedCandy :
Bella
Jayden
Lana

5 ) liyanaomar :
Phoebe
Joey
Naomi

6 ) Eric138 & Kaken :
Money
Micky
Belle
Sheila
Lara, DOB: 15/06/09

7 ) muchan86 :
Dakota, DOA : 18/08/08

8 ) bardz :
Kurin de la Venga
Lilith Lazinsca
Fola, DOB : 19/12/08, OOP : 24/02/09

9 ) pink_baby :
Minnie

10 ) babydugong & jtl :
Athena
Kit
Kat

11 ) wafiazizul :
Haru
Aki

12 ) emino :
Teddy, DOA : 01/02/08
Vicky, DOA : 06/06/08

13 ) shakeera :
Shino, DOA : 21/06/08
Sachi, DOA : 11/10/08
Shyla, DOA : 21/03/09
Acey, OOP : 06/07/09

14 ) teejay:
Gadget
QiQi
Bubba
Z
Timon
Pumba

15 ) ReBeLLioN :
Senget
Gelong
Milah, OOP : 20/02/09
Leha, OOP : 20/02/09

16 ) mattemily_85 :
Gino
Lucas
Tiny

17 ) hanin_schum :
Dante
Danni

18 ) onezkatana :
Mac
Apple

19 ) jitshiong :
Twinkle, DOA : 21/10/05
Dexter, OOP : +- 18/02/08
Quincy, OOP : +- 01/07
Cassie, OOP : 23/02/08
Bear, OOP : 07/07/09
Queenie, DOA : May 09

20 ) vincent09 :
Ah Pit, almost 3 years as of 24/04/09

21 ) shazman :
Rocky, DOA : 23/07/08
Rambo, DOA : 30/07/08
Mimi, DOA : 23/09/08
Momo, DOA : 28/09/08
Sunti, DOA : 10/02/09
Dara, DOA : 16/04/09
Eamon, DOB : 19/12/08, OOP : 24/02/09

22 ) sharil :
Gizmo, DOA : 22/02/07
Molly, DOA : 23/02/08

23 ) cokekies :
Sweety, DOA : 08/02/09
Candy, DOA : 04/04/09

24 ) faerieC :
Milly, DOA : 03/09/08

25 ) mselee :
Kurin de la Vega
Lilith Lazinsca
Fola Lola, DOB : 19/12/08, OOP : 24/02/09
Don Giancarlo , DOA : 19/12/08
Don Demetrio , DOA : 06/02/09
Ribbon, DOA : 02/05/2009

26 ) chika loco :
Twileena, DOA : 26/11/08
Damian, DOA : 13/12/08

27 ) mingwei86 :
Salt, DOA : 02/03/09
Pepper, DOA : 02/03/09

28 ) RyoKenzaki :
Jelly, DOA : 01/06/09

29 ) afcmh :
MOMO, OOP : 14/05/09, DOA : 10/07/09

30 ) saramelia :
Ryo, OOP : 08/03/09, DOA : 25/05/09
Rynee, OOP : 19 /06/09, DOA : 01/09/09

31 ) Yvaine :
Baby Boy, DOA : 06/09/06
Baby Girl, DOA : 01/06/07
Cici, DOB : 08/02/09

33) Violin! :
Haylie, DOA : 04/06/09
Joshie, DOA : 04/06/09

34 ) loritanah :
Lulu, DOA : 19/05/09

35) yaniena:
mulan, DOA: 26/07/2009

36) sillyash :
rufus, DOB: 29/5/2009

37) farid87 :
panda , DOA 06/08/09

38) cacarots :
Cacarot, DOA 06/08/09

39) Lis :
Venita, DOA : 25/04/09
Molly, DOA : 21/06/09

40) Jolenelarhhs :
Crislyn , DOA : 09/07/09
Criscille, DOB: 01/09/09, DOA: 01/03/10

41) afiqheafy & lalatrashh :
Sugus
Skittles , OOP 15/05/09, DOA 23/08/09

42) Brazilianze
Bibiysh Babylon, DOB : 22/04/09, OOP : 28/06/09

43) Decoy_x
Blanket, DOA: 03/09/09

44) zaifer
Corn, DOA: 08/11/08

45) maxtee
Marlyn , DOA: 09/08/09
Caspian , DOB: 25/10/09, DOA: 25/12/09

46) elite87
Chico, DOA: 23/09/09

47) furious_spidey
Regalia, OOP = 08/09/09. DOA = 05/11/09

48) Jianshen
Sugar Baby, OOP = 10/08/09, DOA = 14/10/09

49) Amyhafiza
Lola, DOA = 07/08/09

50) Kimmiki
kiki-huhu, DOA= 25/10/09

51) Echah83
Zazi , DOA= 01/12/09
Chicha, DOA= 13/05/10, OOP= 09/03/10

52) Pser1990
C.P , DOA= 13/12/09
Jojo , DOA= 13/12/09

53) Babyvey
Meeko , DOA: 28/10/09
Xiao Gui, DOA: 28/10/09

54) eekang
Gizmo, DOA: 06/12/09
Baby
Pepper, DOA: 06/12/09

55) Glidermama
RJ , DOA: 11/08/09
Furla, DOAl 11/12/09

56 ) darksterz
Tinkerbelle , DOA : 24/01/09
Tweedledee, OOP : 05/01/10

57) lyaz_zest
Agus Xavier, DOA: 24/01/10
Venus Exora, DOA: 31/01/10

58) jcmf
JJ, Female, DOArrival 20th oct 2008
BB, DOA: 25/10/09
Baby, OOP: 05/02/10

59) rystic
Welbi, DOA: 12/02/10

60) moe81
Molly, DOA: 26/02/10

61) Cabok
Yoka, DOA : 11/03/10
Poka , DOA : 11/03/10

62) myboo_1988
Hei Hei
Lam Lam

63) Badtzcarol
Shin, DOA: 13/05/10, DOB: 09/03/10

63) Geo
Momo, DOA: 16/05/10

64) banana_00
Girl, DOB: 17/04/10

65) bremboy
Stud, DOB: 14/08/09
Dior, DOB: 27/07/09

** Please POST to update : NAME, SEX, DOB[date of birth] or OOP[out of pouch] or DOA[date of adoption]. Thanks. **

This post has been edited by eric138: Jun 30 2010, 07:52 PM

Cage Designs















Any good idea to decorate your cage? Contribute your design to us~~

Joey Growth Chart

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congrat V15...

this thread sure is moving fast!!!

congrats V15

congratulationez, v15 and still keep going on~

Congratulations on the new version

i want to ask for opinion,which is better for me to buy,
Bugsy™ Happy Glider - Fruity Flavour! or Bugsy™ Happy Glider - Chicken Protein!?
my suggie is quite picky when it comes to food,so im juz afraid that it gonna be wasted if i bought the
wrong one.

Gratz V15

btw , shd i transfer my suggie 2 a small cage or use bonding pouch if i'm travelling by bus (around 3 hrs journey) ?

Thx.

This post has been edited by ylsy: Feb 5 2010, 02:17 PM

For me, im choosing Bugsy™ Happy Glider - Fruity Flavour!..My sg luv it so much..

I heard quite a lot of good comment for fruity flavor, coz it smells so sweet~~~~

If daytime, bonding pouch would do. I don think bus allow u to take a cage also..

Yeah~~ Luckily mine eat both~~ so can swap feeding..

Emino here, Cap'n Eric, reporting for duty!

Thanks for the recommendation,i'll try those fruity flavor,
hopes my sweeties will love it.

8am bus ...consider day time ?? shd i put some fruits inside cz 3 hrs + journey ?

Hye..

I think i want to have another SG.. Now my sg is male and the age around 4 month old.. if i buy joey 2.5 month ..its okay to pairing?..

not ok
1st, if u pair it with a female...that poor female will be raped when ur boy is mature enough...n she couldn't even defend herself from your boy
2nd, if u pair it with a male...if they fight..the 2.5 month male will die....

so next u will ask me what to do..
lol!

u got a few options actually...
1st, buy the 2.5 months male/female, let them grow bigger first n do proper intro...
then they'll live together happily...

2nd, buy a 4-5 months old sg to pair..with proper intro...

n fewmore options..
lol!
hope it helps

then u hav to check what time ur glider goes to sleep normally. If he is sleeping already at 8am, then u can put inside pouch. 3hours is not really long la...they sleep over the day what..

U can practise at home first, take it out one day at 8am then put inside pouch..if he behaves and sleep nicely inside the pouch..then shouldnt be any prob lo..

U plan to breed?

U plan to breed?

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Nope.. i want to neuter my SG first till get the new one.. so what age suitable for pairing with my 4 month SG?..

anyway i dont want buy the old sg.. very hard to bonding.. susah nak manja2 lol..

[quote=echah83,Feb 5 2010, 03:44 PM]
U plan to breed?

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Nope.. i want to neuter my SG first till get the new one.. so what age suitable for pairing with my 4 month SG?..

anyway i dont want buy the old sg.. very hard to bonding.. susah nak manja2 lol..

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buy 1 extra cage lor. Put them beside each other. I clever or not

then u can buy the 2.5 months old joey, let them get used to each other first....do proper bonding....
then when the size is right, can let them stay together de

juz back frm jalan pasar at pudu..lookin 4 akuarium..so sian la dat sg..the shop put 3-4 sg in 1 feet plastic aquarium..along with serbuk kayu..lol..+ bowl + 1 fruit + bottle 4 water..i feel like buyin it..but im nt confident 2 take care of them..can u guys go n set them free frm there?

Then neuter the male first, after that get a male or female joey, then introduce to ur current male. Problem solve~~ 4month definitely can go along with 2month joey. I got belle as money's companion when she is 6months old.. then add on another Lara when money bout 10months old... now they 3 happily staying together...


There are a lot alot of places selling underaged gliders, and most of them are torturing the joeys, we cant jus buy all of them home. It doesn't solve the problem, and it would create more problem because those seller would never know what is the proper way of keeping sugar glider.

And they will continue doing what they are doing now (like keeping in small tank, feed apple and etc) because their business getting better and better (because we so pity the gliders and buy from them).. Of course they don bother bout proper care of sugar glider..

What we should do is to boycott this kind of shop, and spread more correct information to people around. Increase the awareness of glider keeping, then when more ppl boycott this kind of shopp, they will startedd to realize and find out what they are doing wrong.

This post has been edited by eric138: Feb 5 2010, 05:03 PM

yeahh.. v15 already...

in b4 sory for fantasyee and her glider..

@ylsy
u can put ur suggies into bonding pouch..i use train also about 3 hour journey...tat time i 7.30 take off from my place they were just going to sleep...u can put in some dry treats lik tutti fruity and some dry pellets...just for them to snack if they are hungry...remember bring your traveling water bottle..just make sure u pack everything day before coz at other place hard to get sg stuff

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Added on February 5, 2010, 5:45 pmCongrats V-15...keep up the good work everyone...

This post has been edited by yueyi5730: Feb 5 2010, 05:45 PM

Congratz on V15 !! (:

Congrate! #1 Fast moving thread!

congratz on v15!! long live the gliders & their owners love for them.

long time never post pictures..lets everyone post picture flood the new thread

all dry stuff ? dnt hv 2 put some juicy fruits ?

love the second pictar.... blueeekkk

if u put wet stuff will dirty the pouch as well as it's fur...so dry treats enough lor..u can pack some yogurt drops in a small container to bring along...but during the day they will normally sleep wont eat much wan so don't worry so much about it...they will spend their time sleeping in the pouch during your travel...good that u chose to travel in the morning...

yea last time yvanne also took his picture with face also..hahaha

Con-gra-tu-la-tion on V15.!!!

Oh wow! so cuteeee!!! How much did you buy it for? Ive been wanting one too Is it a male or female??

keep up the gud work

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!~ Best thread in pets wonderland lol! Congrats on v15.. great job eric!

congrats to v15!!
going to petshack tomorrow to get hammock!!

hey u guz, im wondering does i still need to feed my 5weeks OOP joey with
wombaroo milk replacer? or she can already eat solid food bcoz
since she OOP i have given HPW every nite.

This post has been edited by darksterz: Feb 6 2010, 01:17 AM

TQ "" its a male "" going to get him a companion this monday a female cause he look s lonely

Good Day

so cute! i love the 2nd picture

Wah so nice la the T-Shirt..I wanna buy one for me..

hey i wanted to design a shirt like the back design..geee...petster design adi i no need lor..hahaha...we should all get la...i want

If the mother has provide suffifient nursing and nutrition, actually you do not hav to feed milk replacer la...

Actually the joey have been rejected couple days after OOP,since then i have given her HPW.

Oic... hopefully they'll get along

Then you should feed milk replacer, easier for her to digest and absorb.

ah new version.... congrate.. i`m too late.. hehehe missing in action.

v15 already.. congrats

y my gal barks whn she's inside the pouch ? seeking my attention o wt ? 1st tym hear her barking ...
she doesn't wan 2 get out of her pouch..
But she stays quietly on my hand after gettin her out frm the pouch n fall asleep soon whn i covered n sayang her on my chest...

meaning ???

This post has been edited by ylsy: Feb 7 2010, 01:45 AM

is there any way to get leucistic breed sugar glider?
I really wish to have one,no matter how much its cost me.

she need attention and LOVE.... dats why she bark.. lonely kut... mine will stop barking when i sit in front of her cage.. smp tertido dpn cage dia..

your glider is a single glider right?
she is seeking for your attention and company..it's a good thing and it certainly helps bonding with u..keep doing what u do..good job

ya, single glider... tat's y i spend more thn 2hrs a day v her..
bt , will she becm a spoiled glider ?

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Added on February 7, 2010, 11:02 amur's oso single glider ? she did tat every night ?

This post has been edited by ylsy: Feb 7 2010, 11:02 AM

well if your glider want u i think u should feel honoured..why dun u put her around your neck in a bonding pouch..that way u can sense your smell and feel secure

u mean whn she's slping in the afternoon ?

Crislyn's in her pouch right now D hahah ! Hanging on my neck.

awwww..

yes.. u dun put gliders into bonding pouch during their active times...

in the pouch nw bt she's busy grooming & moving around nt slpin

my venus is quite active but she dont want to eat mealworm that i fed her...
unlike agus that ate everything that i gave,she only ate fruits n HPW...
is it ok for her nutrition??i'm quite worry....

if lyk tat , thn i cn only put her in the pouch in the evening ...

cz sth wrg v the biological clock d ..

she'l b awake in the morning til around 1pm...thn she'll on n off wake up fr food....thn slp in the evening till midnight 1am ++..... is it ok fr her ?

Anyone knows where to get a quality SG? really hope to find a reputable wan...

she scare of eating from ur hand or wat? Try u pull the mealworm's head off and let her smell the juice.

If she eat fruits and HPW, then still ok. No worry.

Crislyn also don't like trying new stuff. Mealworms and boiled chicken also don't want to try. She don't like acacia gum too. o___o If I give the gum alone, she doesn't eat. If I mix with her food, surely there will be left-overs the next morning. If I didn't add then her bowl would be clean.

Some pictures I just took....Soaking all their pouches and other stuff, so they have to make do with these minimalist theme

The cage


Athena


Kit (showing me his back side)


Kat


Makan time


This post has been edited by jtl: Feb 7 2010, 09:15 PM

joan...nice pictures..where did u get those wheels i also want le..is petshack selling?

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Added on February 7, 2010, 9:43 pmThose wheels not going to be cheap since it's coming from US...hahaha..

This post has been edited by yueyi5730: Feb 7 2010, 09:43 PM

Hey Joan (:
Uhh, how big is your cage ah? o__o seems quite spacious, can fit so many things. heh.
What's the price for it yea?

The cage is 5ft high. Sorry but really can't remember the price offhand. I've had it for over a year

You can call the shop on Tuesday and someone should be able to help you.

yup yup the cage looks so big..the DIY toys are nice too..

V15 and i have a new addition to the family. WOOHOO
pictures later when i manage to get them

New thread. Good job.

Here is Berry, she just went to her new home. Will miss this little girl.