anybody knows how?
or is it cheaper here?
can't seem to find it in nz..
and i heard that it is classified as an exotic pet in australia..
weird..considering it originated from there.

so..what's the procedure?
i have to get it quarantined first or something right?

my room is so boring..i need a playful pet..
pssst..a cat is too big for my small room..i might get kicked out of my hostel if they found out abt the pet..

sugar glider doesnt make much noise right?
and for the food..
we always get fresh fruits with our meals..
well..of course..the calcium supplement will be thought of later..

what i really wana know now is...how do u take your pet abroad?

is it expensive? too much hassle?




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based on the replies received, i have changed the title of the thread..
initially i wanted a SG as it is sooooooooooooooooo cute...
but now..im not so sure anymore...
anybody help me pls?

any pet that suits new zealand weather..

This post has been edited by supazta: Jun 18 2006, 06:30 AM

well, I don't think the gliders can survive being shipped to NZ....

gliders may have originated in Australia and all but they are scarce. most gliders in the pet trade originated from Indonesia...

Hello!

In my opinion,just don t do that. Too much hassle and far too expensive. I know quite well the question of export and import. Scenario:

U buy ur pet here in Malaysia. he's probably born either here or in Indonesia, use to a certain temperature and climate.
`Before leaving for NZ, u must pass perhilitan check then jabatan haiwan for vet check.
Ask for import papers in NZ and provide the cert from perhilitan and haiwan.
Then u must do the export paper with the customs here.
Find an airline that accepts them; anyway without guarantie of it surviving the trip.
make a box/ cage suitable for the transport. pay an astromic amount for the transport.
comply with the quarantine period in NZ at ur charge as far as i know.
then provide the right temperature in ur room.
They are actually very noisy when they vocalize and they smell strong.

My idea, get a babi white rat (not mouse), train him, teach him how to behave and u r gonna have a wonderful pet that does not make noise, does not smell much, that is very playful and incredibly clever. And they are certainly easier to obtain than sugarG!


good luck!

If you have the oppportuinity, get a fancy rat, they are bigger than a mouse and glider but affectionat and fun to have.

If you are looking for something smaller, try a gerbil. They are really fun to have and suit hostel life well since they don't need much care, are active almost throughout the day and never smell like hamsters. Also tamer than hamsters....

feeder rats turned pet rat...WTF

sigh...get a gerbil or hamster or something lar...RATS stinks...

rats don t stink more than a cat or a dog. mice do stink madly.
And rats are actually so much more clever than hamster and gerbils that i would not hesitate a second. Mine sleep on my laps, play hide and seek, and is affectionate to the extreme. he waits for me, answer to his name and never ever try to bite anybody. wonderful animals.

Taggy, i heard u learnt how to do snake charming. do you???

so..gerbil is more recommended to be kept as a pet in a hostel?
i want an active and affectionate pet..
my room is too dead..
and something that doesnt stink too...
easier to care after at the minimal cost..
suggestions?

RAT ??? i'm from rat year BUT what if it attracts the neighbouring mice over? after all ... rats and mice pee every few seconds to mark their trail so they can return back home ...

Aiyoh, pet rats should live in cages.. so they won't pee and poo everywhere lah. But they are affectionate. Tame and it's like having a large glider around but they are just stinky. Hehehh... me also rat year lah. They won't attract the feral rats and mice.... Well, I had 30 mice before and there were no feral ones that came near them heheh...


Gerbils aren't stinky at all. Cheap too.... I think you can get it cheap in New Zealand... in other countries, common coloured gerbils are less than $15... depends on the country lah... here in Malaysia, they are not common.

I can't say gerbils are as smart as rats... they are nice to handle but can't learn tricks. Very lifely and they love to socialise. Best get a pair of the same sex so that there is no over breeding. If you want to lean more about gerbils, do click my signature on the gerbil forum.

This post has been edited by crazymouse_yyh: Jun 18 2006, 10:18 AM

If you want something affectionate I think you should get a rat. Although gerbils and mice and rabbits can be very affectionatte too but it doesnt always happen, depends on your luck. Rats make one of the best companions once they are tame n bonded to you.

So far i think the most suitable pet is gerbil, just like what crazymouse has mentioned. Hamsters will be smelly if you don't clean their cage often. SG needs a lot of space and attention thus it's not that suitable. Tarantula and scorpion are out of your list since you need something to play with.

tarantula??
scorpion?
wooo...
not yet...
i do fancy python though...used to volunteer at the national zoo..and they let me handle the big python..heheh

maybe i'll go search for a gerbill...
mouse...i'll hv to think abt it..
i dont want any smells...
these mat salleh will be curious lor if they smell something from my room...

actually...i love cats..but they're quite loud and cant stay put..

besides..my room is extremely small..

heheh
i have my pet rabbit in my hostel...
but you must be clever...
not to kecoh2

buy tamagochi... electronic pet... no smell, no fuss, whatsoever.... u dont like him, jz press reset button....

Good one... hahahah..

LOL... yea.. great idea LOL can import from malaysia to bring there also if you cant find one there lol.

i had rats before ... but then the cats came over and playplay ... *sigh*

wutever pet u keep...be it a python or gerbil or hedgehog or wutever
sure got smell
i think the only thing u can keep which makes no noise n smell is tarantula.
hahahaha..
but not affectionate tho

hurm....smell..smell..
anyone got petshop here?
i wana go and see which one suits me best..

hey u all the way from NZ?? u m'sian or kiwi? don't get pet from here, NZ is so much cheaper than here. n also they will do better if they born there.