Sounds not too good. Hope it's something less serious than hind leg paralysis. Is she still active and moving about, taking food? Let's pray that this isn't permanent and for Koochee to recover speedily. She's a fighter.

Here's a link that may help you look for answers for the time being. LINK.

This post has been edited by rafiqos: Feb 27 2008, 04:26 PM

Good news, good to hear! Hope the leg gains strength and will be comfortable to use again given some more time.

Came across one of these guys sometime back. He was a wild caught, from Papuan regions I was told. The interesting thing about them is the natural stripes (or the lack of) when compared to pet suggies we get to see so often. The copper-tone fur is another interesting characteristic. It's not due to prolonged exposure to their pee, like those normally found in the pet shops. The fur of the guy I saw was also rather thin, just like yours. Not really sure if that is a bad sign, or just another characteristic that sets apart a wild sugar glider from a common one.

Only thing for sure is that it's not impossible to tame wild sugar gliders. But it will take a special kind of patience and commitment like Hun said. Just be careful so as not to freak the poor thing out too much. Keep it comfy, feed it well and hope for the best!

P/s: Does anyone in here know if they're actually from different subspecies? Tried Google, not much can be found.

Nice pics Hun!

If I may add, leave the cage door open. Prepare her favourite food and leave it in there as well. Most gliders feel safe in their cages. Some will instinctively climb back in for shelter. The presence of water and food is major attraction when a glider is hungry. Keep the area around the cage dark at night so that she will feel that it is safer to move around.

Also don't forget to do a clean sweep check of every possible hideout. The more they are afraid or traumatized the harder they will try to hide. Look for possible glider signs like poo laying around places they shouldn't be. Check in pockets of your clothes hanging in the closet as well. Even locked desk drawers are no match for gliders(there's one glider named Noni who ingeniously thought of a way of climbing into locked drawers from behind, sliding thru a very slim cranny). Think of your glider as an intelligent little stowaway. There's a possibility for her to do anything.

If you suspect that there's a possibility that your glider escaped from your house. Try your best looking for them in all possible hideouts around your house. I'd suggest you start looking outside first. You don't have control over the environment out of your house. So it's best to start there.

The most important thing is not to panic. Do a systematic search area by area. Wish you the best of luck!

Good to hear!

Good to hear that Cheekoo is doing well. BTW, I don't even own a suggie, just help care for my gf's mischievous pair from time to time. So not a guru. LOL!

Here you go. Hope this map helps!



More info on how to get there here : LINK!

Have got to give it to you on that KP. Your finger took all the beating and was looking like a plump cherry by the time Micah caught some sleep. And yeah..Micah looked really sweet sleeping, with his Superman pose. Hope he's doing much better now. Are you preparing any special diet for the recovering little one?

Sorry for you loss broken_string. Still remember your previous posts..

Have you been bitten by a defensive adult sugar glider before???!!

This post has been edited by rafiqos: Apr 5 2008, 12:21 AM

Wooh...that sounds really interesting silverwineus. Did Meng Chai get hurt? I guess they were just defending their home the little ones.

LOL! Perhaps Gigi's interspecies mingling is best left for another day... Funny stuff silverwineus. Kept me laughing for awhile.

Is this licking obsessive in nature?

If it's not obsessive then it's normal. LOL! A lot of animals seem to like the taste of metal. Sugar gliders love to explore using all their senses. Licking metal seems to give them a new experience for their tastebuds.

You could try dropping by at this shop in Melaka.

Green Land Aquarium & Landscape
30, Jalan Pantai Emas 1, Klebang Besar, 75200, Melaka.

The owner is a very nice guy. He's got some nice exotics and is always happy to help. Call him YC, short for Yong Chow. Also does nail cutting for gliders.

I heard by word of mouth that he's also planning to open up another shop closer to MMU some time soon..

LOL! I see where you're going..

Uber cool guys! Thanks for sharing this.

The part where volplaning comes into play is just too interesting to ignore. In planes this requires a certain amount of control fed back by wind speed, velocity of the projectile motion and many other complex parameters(gravitational pull, density of air, aerodynamics etc.). And gliders seem to have master this 'controlled steady decent' very well, landing spot on. And this is really exciting!

How's the DIY cage going on so far silverwineus?

No need to be so formal lah..LOLz..

I'm also new and want to learn from your experience making the cage. Can't wait to see the outcome.