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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.





This post has been edited by eric138: Jul 4 2010, 12:51 PM

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 ?

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

Gliders 'N Us

Date: 09 January 2011
Time: 11.00a.m - 4.00p.m
Day: Sunday
Venue: Pet Shack, Sunway Mentari Business Park (refer www.petshack.com.my for location map)
Activities: DIY Session, Sugar Glider Sharing Session, Light refreshment will be served, 'Glider Idol' Contest, Various games & prizes are waiting for YOU!



How to participate in 'Glider Idol' Photo Contest?
1.'Like' the page http://www.facebook.com/petshack
2. Email a picture of your glider to petshack@gmail.com. Include your name as per IC, your glider's name, contact number and email address.
3. We will upload your photo to the contest photo album within 24 hours.
4. Share your photo with your friends and ask them to vote 'LIKE' (They will need to 'like' the page first)

How to join the event?
Click on the facebook event link on below and RSVP!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/ev...135476879844136


You gonna regret if you miss this!

This post has been edited by eric138: Dec 14 2010, 09:00 PM

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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

66) uSry^^
Jelly Sr, DOA: 11/06/10
Jelly Jr
Joey, OOP: 24/06/09

67) faidzal1982
Momo, DOB: 28/04/10, DOA: 10/07/10

68) Allena
Peanut, DOA: 17/12/09
Mia, DOA: 17/12/09
Apple, DOA: 28/12/09
Gizmo, DOA: 28/12/09
Bella, DOA: 28/12/09
Bell, DOA: 30/04/10
Kiwi, DOA: 16/06/10

69) Forge
Chopper, DOA: 26/06/10
CHICHI, DOA: 01/07/10

** 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: Jul 21 2010, 11:52 AM

Cage Designs















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

Joey Growth Chart

Reserved

yesh~
finally new thread~
kudios to mr.eric~

wow, this is fast. cant wait to get my glider, still a few months to go. Haiz.. been following this thread for a long time now, getting impatient..

oh~new version~ ^o^~

2day bring my girl go to office
i give her some papaya treat, she sleep till blur blur
bite my finger o_O

it's pain...not like test bite >..<

Not really nid to remove the wheel actually, a young joey can play wheel as well.. It's good for their bone development actually.. Unless they joey is really very very underaged like jus came out of the pouch..

wola v16 congratz!!and kudoes to eric and sg gengz
hope everyone's sg prosper like this forum!!

dear eric pls add this 2 new sg name to my list icy-female and chili-male they are my first pair off joey oop on 20/6/2010.TQ

oh 1 more thing is pls also change my caspian DOB to OOP i think i give u the wrong info liow last time..... a million thankz.

This post has been edited by maxtee: Jul 2 2010, 09:23 PM

finally officially open..congrats glider thread on new version

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Added on July 2, 2010, 9:21 pmcongrats on your 1st pair of joeys u must be really proud

This post has been edited by yueyi5730: Jul 2 2010, 09:21 PM

thanks yueyi.they been growing bigger everyday since oop, much easy to handle this few day and eye are partly open but still abit crabby lol .... but its joy to have them and see them grow up , the parent are doing a good job in nursing and caring for them thanks to bugsy produst and many help from kelvin and sifu here.

1Q here abit mix up on the oop date lol

what is the excact time we say oop ??
1)joey frist seen emergered from pouch but not detached from mother tits
or
2)joey detached from mothers tits

Both r oop, it's u who decide which one u want to follow.. I prefer the latter, which is when they detached from mommy's teat.. Coz they will spend more with parents and learn the norms of being a tame bond homebred glider.. If u plan to relocate them of coz.. U won't know what will happen..

got it kelvin TQ!!

"setakat ne yg jual ada pork adalah pet safari ikano (brand Sunseed) and chubbypetgarden (pellet with papaya n pellet with eucalyptus)"

i need help,someone states the above statement...is it true??

cannot stop me from posting here..... muhahahah

Registering.

guys, usually if we tke glider to vetrnar, how they charge for check up??

It will usually cos bout 20 for the check-up.

Guys, any idea where Dr Jenny went?
She's no longer in MyVet...and according to the workers there, she's like heading to UK or something?
anybody can confirm this?

WooooHoooo!!
V16

jitshiong>> there's a thread before saying that she is retiring?


uh. . i dont know how to sangkut my wooden wheel dekat my SG's sangkar. . .

does anyone know where i can get the instruction?? ;__;

i simply letak the wooden wheel dekat bawah. . ;__; x tau how to sangkut. .

Yeah, inner source dat I got, told me dat she no more treats animal.. Reason is unsure..

the stand u separate from the wheel 1st..
then u put the stand on the roof from the outside and the wheel fix to the stand from inside
can secure the stand with cable ties

still looking for Wombaroo Possum Milk Replacer anyone can tell me where 2 find it...
sob..sob...sob.....

petshack do have some~ =D
i saw it on their website

habis stock already..=(
maybe u should ask anyone has spare/extra to share

Hi,

I got one joey want for adoption (charge fees) coz I no time to take care. 2 months old male

what a cute chubby girl u got there..but you're at the wrong section..
u should post here instead

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/443156

Ok , thanks

may she find a good home

soo cute with those innocent eyes.. and the pose also... hope he found a good home

congratz eric on the ver 16^^..

i wish i can take care of it but my house hold not yet ready to buy nor adoption any sg. Hopefully next year it will be ready.

you're time will come dont worry...

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Added on July 4, 2010, 12:15 amlets fill the starting of new thread with pictures

This post has been edited by yueyi5730: Jul 4 2010, 12:15 AM

I'm sure there'll be a lot of ppl asking for it when u post for adoption...
make sure u filter them n give to the best person....
hopefully he can go to a good owner...
all the best!!

whisper whisper whisper


crooked smile



dont wanna share..herh!

ok, thanks for advice

yueyi5730>> omg! that is sooo cutee!!!

thanks kekeke...my boys..fresh photos just took..all shearing a dubia i dont have more for each so all share share

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Added on July 4, 2010, 1:26 americ out thread no thumbnail yet..tak biasa la..faster upload picture

This post has been edited by yueyi5730: Jul 4 2010, 01:26 AM

just got my 1st joey! can i join the club?? hehehe~

Dr. Jenny no longer working thr ? bt i hv appointment nxt sat....??

sure evryone is welcome

aiks??
maybe u call up my vet clinic and see..

eric...

just notice this.. my glider is not on the list in the first page??

pls add for me..

glider name: Blair
DOA: 6-oct-2009

thnx

eric: plz put me on the front page list

glider name:
Chopper: D.O.A: 26 JUNE 2010
sex: male
Cici D.O.A: 1 JULY 2010
sex: female
Thanks all for helping me now both of them are more playfull n healthy..

ane many thanks to sifu,yueyi and pet shack for all the tunjuk ajar
hehehe...

This post has been edited by ForGe: Jul 6 2010, 12:32 AM

if Dr. Jenny is not available, then whr shoud I go to send my glider for checkups now?

Very nice, are both of them from hun?

oni the little guy with the crooket smile..the one still in grey fur

waaa... my glider become so pouch protetective!!! it will bark if i touch his puoch,,,

normally they crabb if they are pouch protective...

it's in their nature to be pouch protective
it depends on u to take this habit off them, do the bonding process properly n when they trust u, the pouch protectiveness will wear off

Good day all

Meet my joey

Name: Joey!
Sex: Female
DOA: 02/05/2010

wahhh u get your joey to post with orkids..nice

She doesn't move too much when i put her on the orchid, maybe she like the orchid

Add one more pix





This post has been edited by nikagis: Jul 4 2010, 05:17 PM

She's not in MyVet anymore, but isn't she at a different clinic or something? o__o I thought she was O:
That's what she told me the last time I brought my babies for check up.

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Added on July 4, 2010, 6:14 pmWhoops! Forgot to say : 'CONGRATS V16 !!!!!' Wooohoooo

This post has been edited by jolenelarhhs: Jul 4 2010, 06:14 PM

owh.. now i,m trying to bonding with him, but he jarang2 out from the pouch~ .. got any tips?

1st 3 days let him be alone in the cage..use a fleece cloth or naju to cover the cage..let it explore the new environment by itself first..just put food every nite..dont try to grab him

oo.i see.. ok2.. thanx~

This post has been edited by sapik900906: Jul 4 2010, 11:09 PM

May I know how much normally will Dr. Yeoh charge for normal check up and deworming? thanks..

saw this when i got home after dinner yesterday... dont know why my russell likes to eat this way nowadays...

This post has been edited by babydaisy2: Jul 5 2010, 10:32 AM


Attached thumbnail(s)

hahaha...really cute pose~

my one always take the treats and hide inside my cloth

Not only yours.. Its their natural habit.. Even if u placed the food high enough, they will grab a piece and go to their own favourite sopts.. Hehe..

I waited till they r awake, then put in the food, they grab and "terbalik" at own favourite spots.. Smart creatures..

Like me

Not to late to say Congrat for V16... hehhehe..

Criscille loves sitting down in her food bowl. LOL! She used to sit in the compartment with food, but now she sits in the compartment without food. Don't have to keep trying to get rid of the food from her fur now. LOL!! (: [There are 2 compartments side by side in the bowl]

Momo's butt...


momo still slpy...



1st meet up session (Hiro and MoMo)


should be doing well

wuut..how can so quiet this thread

Hi all, Im AL da Great , more into snakes especially pythons. im helping a fren here who in charge of Weekend Morning Talk show called Hujung Minggu Malaysia aired on TV1 from 7.30am til 9.30am.

They have this segment called Aksi Si Comel, where every Sunday, one animal will be appeared in the segment with the owner. The hosts will ask the owner about the basic care of the animal. The purpose of the segment is to educate people the right way of keeping animals.

Here is the detail;
Name of the Segmen: Aksi Si Comel in Hujung Minggu Malaysia
Tv Station : RTM
Channel :TV1
Language: Bahasa Malaysia
Duration: 5-7 minutes
Storyline: The host come to your place, then straight to ur animal cage, interview owner abit about food, basic care n such then the host will go back

Before this the owner have to come to Angkasapuri Kuala Lumpur to join the segment but this time , they want to visit your house coz based on their experience, bringing the animal to the studio will make them stress.like before the host will ask basic husbandry about the animal and wanna see how animal keeper kept their animal.



If you are interested to appeared in the show, do PM me for more detail ya.

p/s Azazel, Aros , Crazymouse, Rafigos, Camillenoir, Uzairi has appeared in the segment before.

I'm not gonna shock the whole nation + my family with the 'semak' in my house. LOL

Others with decent mess can try though.

any one can tell me how to serve hpw diet?? what sayur that will be nice for them? hehehe

This post has been edited by sapik900906: Jul 6 2010, 07:58 PM

my sugar glider are more active during the day/afternoon.

is it normal?

LOL..

How to serve? jus put the hpw mixture on a saucer plate, then put it inside the cage...that's all..

Vegetables really depend on ur glider, some glider prefer this some glider prefer that... Jus make sure u avoid corn, rhubarb, iceberg lettuce, cucumber and etc.. Some are toxic for them, some are zero nutritional for glider..some are too high in phosphorus..

So u mean they wake up and jump around and eat during daytime? And they sleep at night?

eric>> yea. . 0__o;; but during night she only wake up for a while, eat, tgk2, then sleep. 0__o;;

hey just wana ask can anyone sele me a week stock of posuem milk replacemnt i need it badly..if can p.m me meet me anywhere in kl only..

wa.. how do i know sayur tu sesuai or not.. takut2 la i bg yg bnyk toxic! uiishh!

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Added on July 7, 2010, 12:13 pmsawi and carrot can?

This post has been edited by sapik900906: Jul 7 2010, 12:13 PM

If male joey 2 months, female 4 months can put together dy?