Sugar Gliders

sculley
sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
in Chit-Chat
Does anyone have one? We just got a boy named Kai. Need some tips on bonding. I have been doing the bonding pouch, the scent in his cage. Any other ideas?

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  • EmCarroll1990
    EmCarroll1990 Posts: 2,832 Member
    I have no advice, but I really want one.
  • viclee1
    viclee1 Posts: 156 Member
    I used to have 2, they are so sweet! I used to wear them in the pouch of my hoodie! Bonding takes time, good luck!
  • Sh1tsRainbows
    Sh1tsRainbows Posts: 1,227 Member
    http://www.sugargliderinfo.org/specialreport_bonding.php

    the wonders of google
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    I used to have one when I was a kid. I've heard you have to get them VERY VERY young. Ours was too old to bond with so he pretty much stayed in his cage for like a year and then died...
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    No advice, but those things are just too freaking cute!

    I think if I got one, though, my cats would think it a snack. :-(
  • TonyL68
    TonyL68 Posts: 133 Member
    Per FDA info:

    Sugar Glider (raw) 240 calories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 9 grams, total fat 5 grams.

    I say go for it.

    :wink:
  • callmeBAM
    callmeBAM Posts: 445 Member
    They taste good grilled with some bbq sauce.

    I am guessing that is the only way this topic should be on MFP. Is this food or exercise related??
  • Newf77
    Newf77 Posts: 802 Member
    You might want to look in the topic http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/83-pets- for your answer.
  • sculley
    sculley Posts: 2,012 Member
    They taste good grilled with some bbq sauce.

    I am guessing that is the only way this topic should be on MFP. Is this food or exercise related??

    Its posted under chit chat for a reason lol....So no its not food
  • BamaGirl_Tricia
    BamaGirl_Tricia Posts: 70 Member
    These little things are precious to look at but believe me not all fun to have. My brother had one and they never got to play with it. It is a noctural animal. Therefore it sleeps during the day and up all night. Maybe good for you if you work night shift but bad for everyone else. Might want to rethink having one. Bonding is almost impossible unless you want to be up all night. Sorry, I know this is not good news but alltogether is truthful. :-)
  • bio_fit
    bio_fit Posts: 307 Member
    From what I remember they are very social animals and should not live alone - especially as they are most active when we humans are asleep! Please consider getting him a playmate, he will be much happier :smile:

    Edit: Unless of course you have just added a newbie to your colony, in which case ignore me :embarassed:

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