Sugar glider owners!!!

They are adorable. I have wanted some for a long time, but I read that they need to have some insects like meal worms in their diet. Is that true? Because I can't do bugs lol. I almost got 2 from a breeder a year or 2 back, but then I read that and decided not to.

Yes, they need mealworms or crickets in their diet, but it's possible to find alternatives, such as eggs, but mealworms are usually the best way to go.

They're not that gross. I keep mine refridgerated, so when I feed them to the gliders they aren't moving.

Yeah I don't mind the bugs part. I already have pet bullfrogs so I've always got crickets here!

Actually the person I'm adopting them from mentioned "bribing" them with crickets, heh... She said they both LOVE crickets and that if I give them crickets it should help get them used to me quicker.

I plan to use the HPW diet because that's what they have been fed, they're coming with all their supplies which includes the stuff to make the diet so I'll be all set. As for their messiness, I've been reading about 'glider kitchens' and I'm going to give one a try to see if that helps.

Awwwww!! Very cute!!

Originally Posted by Nekochan

Yeah I don't mind the bugs part. I already have pet bullfrogs so I've always got crickets here!

Actually the person I'm adopting them from mentioned "bribing" them with crickets, heh... She said they both LOVE crickets and that if I give them crickets it should help get them used to me quicker.

I plan to use the HPW diet because that's what they have been fed, they're coming with all their supplies which includes the stuff to make the diet so I'll be all set. As for their messiness, I've been reading about 'glider kitchens' and I'm going to give one a try to see if that helps.

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Wow, sounds like you got lucky and are getting your babies from a responsible owner. That ought to help alot.

As for bibery, yup, it worked for me and should work for you, heehee.

Well I got the gliders today! They are awesome! I was expecting that they might just hide all night but they are running around and don't seem to be shy at all. They even licked some HPW mix from my fingers... Of course I haven't tried taking them out yet, I'm going to give them some time to settle in first...
The only negative thing is boy do they smell! I knew the males had an odor but phew, it's strong! The owner was feeding them Kitten Chow along with the rest of the diet so I am hoping that maybe if I eliminate that it might help the odor somewhat. If not, oh well-- I've had ferrets, I can live with it.

That's awesome! They normally recommend that you wait a day or two before handling the gliders, but it sounds like you got lucky and have some already friendly babies.

Be careful with "licky treats". Once it's all licked off they'll often nip your finger looking for more. lol.

They smell? Is the boy neutered? If not, that's the problem. Otherwise there shouldn't be any odor. You should check the vets nearby and see how much it costs to get him neutered. Shouldn't be more then $200, I've read some people getting them done between $50-$200, so I guess it depends on the vet.

I have 3 girls and a neutered boy and there is absolutely NO smell. Also, neutered boys make WAY better pets. The bald spot will also go away and they will quit marking everything.

Yikes! Kitten chow?!?! That's definately not supposed to be on the menu! Definately take it away. They should only have the HPW and fresh fruits and veggies every night. You can offer a dry "staple" food during the day, but it's not needed since most gliders don't come out during the day.

Yeah, he's not neutered...that will be changing, though!

That will DEFINATELY make a world of difference! Of course, hate to tell you this, but your girl is probably already preggers, lol. Gldiers are crazy in that they are able to have joeys OOP(out of pouch), IP(in pouch), AND be pregnant all at the same time! Also, from what I've heard, they can "store" the fertilised eggs for up to a year!

Good luck and keep us posted!

And, of course, you'd better give us pics, heehee.

Yeah I want to take some photos but I'm afraid the camera might scare them! My brother lent me his night-vision video camera so I can watch them in the dark, LOL.
I know, I think she may be pregnant but I have no idea how to tell if she is or not. I mixed up the HPW using the concentration they suggest for breeding pairs and pregnant females just in case...

I understand. I used to be scared to even turn the light on when the gliders were out, lol. However, I realised that they actually don't really get bothered by the camera. If anything, they try and steal it, rofl!

I usually put the lits dim in the room while they're out so I can see them, but it's not bright enough to bother them.

Taking a few pics shouldn't do any harm. the flash is usually so fast that they just get stunned, haha. Either they don't care or they stop what they're doing and just stare at you. I guess they get little stars in their eyes, like when you look at the sun.

Oh yeah, to find out more about breeding and joeys, check here:

http://www.suzsugargliders.com/breedingsugargliders.htm

If you need help, send Suz an email. She's the glider guru and EVERYONE goes to her for breeding advice.

Thanks for the link! I read some pages about it, I think I may have read that one but not sure. The main thing I'm trying to find out is whether it is ok to neuter the male if they might be expecting joey(s), because I know the male helps to take care of the young...

And tada! Here are photos of the suggies! I found some that their previous owner had posted on the glider forum, and asked if it was ok for me to use them since I don't have any pics yet. I think they're when they were a lot younger, though, Phoenix (male) doesn't even have a bald spot yet in these.

Phoenix:



Sedona (planning on changing name):

They're beautiful!!! Congratulations!

Yes, it's fine to neuter the male while they have joeys and is actually best to neuter him asap. By the time the joeys are old enough to take care of themselves(8 weeks) he will probably have gotten the girl pregnant again.

It's not a difficult surgery and from what I've read, most males usually act like nothing's even happened, lol.

This my fatboy NEO& he is a cuddler, he always takes naps w me on my chest and under my neck and gives me glider kisses on my chin& Nose!


& this is Taz, the baby w big ol ears! Hes a stinker but hes a goofyball!

I have introduced them to my two kittens a couple times but the gliders become aggressive, so i have been letting them run around in their hamsterballs and let the kitties play w them like that so they can get used to eachother like that! I love my gliders![emoji]128149[/emoji]

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they bark? no way! now i must search on youtube to hear what they sound like!

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Yeah my younger one barks up a storm at nighttime!.. Sounds like i have a crazy chiwaua in my living room! But its still adorable!