Three days ago I adopted two one year old sugar gliders, a male and a female. The girl I got them from said she didn't have enough time. I think that she didn't take care of them at all, because when I got them, the cage was filthy and they stunk to high heavens! I've been working with them everyday and they are still skittish and act like they weren't bonded with before. They are eating apples out of my hand but still will not let me touch them or try and pick them up. I have tried to get them out of their pouch when they are sleeping so that I can carry them around in a bonding pouch, but they always wake up and start crabbing at me. They bite me a lot and overall just act like they have never seen a human before. How can I bond with adult suggies that have never been bonded with before or simply ignored? How long with they continue to bite me and be scared of me? Should I try bonding with them one at a time? How can I earn their trust when someone never paid to them before? Thanks!!
2007-02-06 03:52:36 · 12 answers · asked by AshNash 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Hi there...in order to hand tame adult sugar gliders first begin by leaving a piece of clothing scented with your body odours in the gliders bedding. This is to help your gliders become accustomed to your body scents. Be sure to keep adding fresh scented articles to keep the gliders familiar with your scents. Over time you can offer treats and let the gliders come and get them from you. It's important no to force yourself upon the gliders as they will regress so it may take several months before they slowly comes around and trust you. I'd work with both of them together rather than separate them.
Consider purchasing a bonding pouch you can place your gliders in and wear while you are working around the home. This also helps the gliders get used to your body scents as well as your voice.
Glider bonding pouch:
http://www.exoticnutrition.com/sugar-glider-pouches.htm
http://www.sugar-gliders.com/bonding-pouch-1.htm
Sugar glider care resources:
http://www.isga.org/informationcenter/HealthIssues/caresheet.htm
http://www.skinhorse.net/gliders/
http://www.sugarglider.com/
http://www.sugargliders.org/modules.php?name=News&file=categories&op=newindex&catid=5
http://www.sugar-gliders.com/sugar-glider-care.htm
2007-02-06 07:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adopt A Sugar Glider
2016-11-14 20:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I did was made my own cage/bonding pouch for just that reason. Here is a link to several accessories you can make without having to sew them -
http://www.suzsugargliders.com/nosewaccessories.htm
The now sew bonding pouch on that page is easy to make, and I can clip it to the cage for them to sleep in and when I want to take it with me, unclip it and hook it to the fleece rope I braided.
This way they can be with me practically all day without disturbing them too much, and when they get more bonded you can pick them up to transport from one pouch to another.
Some gliders do take longer than others to bond, but don't give up! I wouldn't recommend separating them since they are bonded and splitting them up (even for a day) could cause too much stress.
Two last things - Diet and nuetering. Diet is one of THE most important things, so having them on an approved diet is a must. I feed mine BML http://www.sugargliderinfo.com/NutritionAndDiets/leadbeat.html it is a widely used diet, fairly inexpensive and pretty easy to make. There are others like the suncoast diet at http://www.sugar-gliders.com but it tends to be more expensive, although easier to dish out.
Now nuetering your little boy is something I highly recommend - if the two are related they are old enough to breed now, and inbreeding can occure as well as a more sugar gliders that you may be unable to take care of or find a home for. Nuetering not only helps control inbreeding and population, but it will also make your boys scent glands go away, he wont smell as strong, and will likely be even sweeter and easier to bond with.
Basically, all the information I've ever gotten on sugar gliders is at http://www.sugarglider.net - it's a fantastic website with many helpful people. I hope you utilize the forums there, they've saved me many times!
2007-02-07 08:24:25 · answer #3 · answered by myaddictiontofire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let me start off by saying Congrats on owning a suggie and 2nd tell you that it does not always mean they were not handled if they try and bite and crabb alot. We a a breeding pair the lil girl we got as a baby and the male as a rescue ( so yes he has issues and will tear you up LOL ) but I tried every single day and my lil girl just plain does not like people LOL they both eat out of my hand but that is after he sees I have a treat for him and then he takes it other than that he will jump on me and tear me up LOL but this is a link to a WONDERFUL site with a TON of information on suggies and the people there are wonderful. But just be patient they will get a little better they just are so tiny and afraid of such big hands and people :-)
http://worldwidesugarglidernetwork.com/board/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=c12abcf5b9f59d53e18d5e36dd0039cd
2007-02-06 08:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to just keep working with them. When I got my sugar gliders, they did not bond right away, especially when you get them from someone else. In your case they are probably wary of humas because of the way they were treated. Try bonding together at first and then when they trust you to an extent then try bonding with them alone. They will use eachother for support, and to defend themselves if needed.
2007-02-06 09:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by blonde_goddess2992 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treats...
Don't wake them when they are sleeping...
Give it time, it has only been 3 days, it will take time for them to bond.
Hold a rag in your hand for about an hour, or sleep with a rag or towel at night, and than put it in the cage with them so they can get used to your scent (this helps with all rodents)
And most importantly be patient and relax. If you are getting frustrated, they can sense that, and it will make them more nervous about bonding with you.
Good luck
2007-02-06 07:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by jlyn1980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked online for info? I was considering getting sugar gliders but decided against it. They have very particular dietary needs, among other things. I'd do a web search and see what info you find. Hopefully it'll be helpful. Good luck to you! Sugar gliders are absolutely adorable!!!
2007-02-06 06:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I wish you the best of luck! :) I think sugar gliders are adorable, but I have no experience with them, I've never even seen one in real life before (I've just seen pictures).
Here are some sites I found, they might have some good tips:
http://www.skinhorse.net/gliders/taming.html
http://www.affinitysugargliders.com/page13.html
http://www.geocities.com/sugargliderrescue/taming.htm
http://www.sugar-gliders.com/glidervet-10.htm#bonding1
2007-02-06 04:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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