ARG!!!! Got another glider ( this makes two) hes about a year old. A lady in town had him and when he lost his mate she started looking for a new home for him. As some of you may know the glider i have was given to me when his cage buddy died. Currently they are seperated and will stay that way for about 30days, and until i can get him to the vet for a check up. The lady i got him from said that he was not as frendly as her other one because she didn't handel him as much, which was totaly confermed when trying to get him home, he loves his crabbing ALOT!!! anyway my question is, is there a time when a glider will get set in his ways and no matter how much time and effection you give him he wont change? everything i've ever read said not to take on any glider over a year of age. I feel that it will just be more of a chalange to get him to warm up to me. input is welcome.*Kymberli*2009-04-04 11:10:22
No, they are not set in their ways so to speak. Just takes time and patience. If you have a tent that will help. Tent time forces interaction with you.............................with the untame ones I read a book or something.................................ignoring the glider before long they start trying to get your attention and using you for a tree.........................LOL
I have bonded with gliders of all ages.................the oldest was 5
thx I do have a tent i have been using it with my other glider Fizgig, and we have made great progress. As soon as he settels in to his new home i'll start the sent recignition. about how long from me starting that should i start his tent time?
I never start tent time until AFTER quarantine and a clear health check. Remember, during quarantine, the new and established gliders are to share NOTHING - not the room they are in, the food dishes, the tent/play space.... nothing. Parasites and some infections are spread through contact with surfaces - so they cannot share the tent until after Q is over and all have checked clear. You could get a 2nd tent and start play time with them after a few days, but without a second tent, I would not risk it. It is just too great a risk for both gliders.
Val B
Mom to
1 human son
21 personal gliders + rescues looking for forever homes
6 birds
4 dogs
I am not going to lie, yes, an older glider is going to present you with an even greater challenge. I may actually be of some help with this question as I have a little bit of personal experience with older gliders.
My Black Beauty neutered male Sugar Glider, Bandit, was surrendered to me when he was around a year and a half of age. Bandit's former owners had bought him as a present for their son. "Goober" (as he was called before coming to me) was shut in a very small cage (Approximately 1ft x 1ft x 3ft) and not handled as much as he should have been. I do compliment the diet they had him on, plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, calcium and the very popular BML. Other than the diet though, he wasn't being cared for properly.
The son lost interest and his father contacted me, desperately trying to locate a new home for their glider. I had already been a glider owner for around 2 years. I had three beautiful females of my own at the time and I had room for another. So, I agreed to take in this beautiful boy. He was around the same age as my girls' and they could make wonderful companions one day. The father explained that he wasn't "friendly" but was "curiously social" whatever that meant, right?
Well, I went to go visit "Goober" who resided about a half hour from my home. The son would reach to go pick him up and show him to me. But, Goober would attack him. The son kept warning me "he bites, he bites!" but I didn't care I could see this animal needed a new home. I said "He's fine, don't worry about it. I'll take him." I paid the $100 they asked, with the cage and supplies. "Goober" didn't try to bite me much, he knew he was going someplace where he'd be loved.
I got him home, then placed a cloth with my scent into the cage (in his sleeping pouch). I let him settle in for a few days and he seemed to already be more at ease. After two or three days, I placed a bonding pouch in the cage. He crawled right in! I zipped it and placed it around my neck. I would wear it all day, and he seemed comfortable. We then progressed to "licky treats" he loved that! He would lick all sorts of fruit juices off my fingers, and I gave him mealworms too! He was getting very antsy, however, he had never been kept with another glider and he was eager to meet my girls next door, and probably their HUGE cage as well. After the 30day quarantine and a vet visit, I introduced them in my "Glider Proof" bathtub. Sheila & Stella Luna (two of my girls) took to him right away, after lots of sniffs. Bindi (my other girl) was very defensive and didn't want him getting near 'her' sisters. I just took things slow, and eventually Bindi calmed down and let him approach her. After that, things went well. We kept introductions slow, gradually moving the cages closer together. Swapping pouches, blankets, everything. Then Bandit moved into their cage. After that his behavior changed. He grew VICIOUS, would LUNGE at the cage bars to protect his girls. I realized that wouldn't work out. I got him to calm down but after Bandit mated with Sheila and then Bindi behind Sheila's back (so much drama!) the fights broke out. Sheila & Bandit were separated for breeding purposes for a while, then I decided to no longer breed due to glider overpopulation, Bandit was neutered and now everyone is happy! I am also now a slave to seven Sugar Gliders.
In Cage A, my Hex cage, and the girls' original cage I have my two girls: Bindi-Classic & Stella Luna-White Face. They also have three companion "sterile males": Aussie-White Face Blonde, Gizmo-White Face Blonde & Scooter-White Face Blonde.
In Cage B, my lovely new aviary, I have Bandit-Black Beauty stunning male and his "girlfriend" Sheila-Classic. They no longer breed but are the best companions possible. I hope my story has helped you out somewhat.
It just takes patience, persistence and dedication, eventually he'll come around. No glider wants to be mean forever, just take things slow and enjoy each other!
i am still fairly new to suggies and their healthcare... where i live there is still VERY little known by anyone about sugargliders so it's hard to keep them healthy... wat do i do that wont require traveling or large amounts out-of-pocket???
Booga, I do not understand what you are asking. Where do you live? Maybe I could attempt to put you in touch with a veterinarian who has Sugar Glider experience in your area. Thank You. Lauren