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I just brought home my first glider yesterday, Clyde. He came in his own pouch and and has only come out last night. This morning he was up and about playing with his toys and running on the wheel. He seemed to almost be showing off for me.... he came right up to the cage and took a treat out of my fingers. By the time I left for work he was back in the pouch and has not come out since. I gently touched the outside of his pouch this evening and he began to crab. I wasnt trying to pick up the pouch, just wanted to let him know I was there.  I have been talking to him like cazy and have even place some fleece squares with my scent in his cage. I also have another pouch with my scent I have put in there. How long should I give him before I pick him up in the pouch and try to start bonding? He is young, about 16 weeks. Is it bad that he still has the pouch he came in? Please help!

ClydeTheGlide,
Sugar Gliders sleep during the day, as they are nocturnal, it is not unusual that Clyde was asleep when you left for work. Sugar Gliders are most active during the evenings, when it is their time to be awake. Talking to them does seem to help quite a bit in the bonding process. You are doing great with the fleece, make sure that you keep on doing that as well. I would give him about a week to let him settle into his surroundings before you start bonding with him. When I used to breed, I always let the babies go to their new home with their pouch. It's familiar to them and helps them to settle in quicker and minimize stress. I definitely think that you should keep it in the cage or it least until you are somewhat bonded to Clyde. I hope I have been of some help.
Thank you.
Lauren

Thank you for the advice. I have actually taken the pouch he came with out of the cage because he began sleeping in mine. He has also allowed me to pat the pouch while he is sleeping without crabbing. Before I leave for work I say hi to him and he comes out of his pouch to see me.  I think we are off to a good start. If you have any other advice please feel free to let me know. He is my first glider and I would like to do the best I can.

ClydeTheGlide,
You are very welcome. I am glad to hear that little Clyde has started sleeping in the pouch that you provided for him. It sounds like you two are on your way to a wonderful relationship. If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to ask.

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