Should Male Sugar Gliders Be Used As Studs? By Lisa We are of the mindset here at SunCoast that when breeding sugar gliders, the male and female should cohabitate before, during and after breeding. While sugar gliders don’t necessarily bond for life, there is a strong bond that develops between a breeding male and female. …
Handling female sugar gliders with joeys in pouch By Lisa Does a female sugar glider need to be fed differently when she has joeys in pouch? Is it OK to handle her at this time? We often get asked questions by small hobby breeders about what to do and what not to do when …
Consequences of Glider Inbreeding by Lisa Dear Lisa, Thank you for the great article on pedigrees. If anyone wants to see the results of inbreeding they need look no farther than my little Luna. Luna and her three cage mates were part of a group of 19 sugar gliders that were abandoned in a rental property …
Update on PVC Cage Toxicity Issues by Lisa These are all actual correspondences that I’ve received within a week of our last newsletter. I will also mention that Kitty has also worked as a first responder in firefighting and an EMT. She concurs with Lee’s knowledge of out gassing, which we discussed last month. Hello …
Resting Female Gliders After Birth by Lisa Here’s a breeding question that seems to come up a lot. I’m not sure where this idea of “resting” comes from, but I suspect like many other things glider, it’s kind of an old tale that just keeps coming back for more. What’s your opinion? Dear Lisa, Do …
Frequently Asked Question: If I get a male and female glider, will they have babies? By Lisa OK, OK … no snickering now! This is actually a question we get asked a lot and it’s a very legitimate question. As sugar gliders are still relatively new as pets, we’ve found that many of our new …
Frequently Asked Question: What’s the Best Way to Trim a Sugar Glider’s Nails? Trimming Nails – Part I (Part II here) By Lisa Well, as the cliché goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and we’ve been asked at least a thousand times about tips and techniques on how to safely trim a glider’s nails. So …
Frequently Asked Question: Is there any way to make trimming my glider’s nail easier? By Lisa (Part 1 is here) For nearly two years now, we have tried a plethora of devices and gadgets to perform this not-so-fun grooming task. We tried concrete and sandpaper perches like the ones used for birds. Then Dr. C. told …
Sugar Glider Color Variations Last month Dr. C gave us all a crash course on genetics with a brief discussion on how genetics determine glider colors. First off, it seems that many of us who have chosen to become sugar glider caretakers are particularly interested in gliders because they are different! And let’s face it, …
Sugar Glider Rescue Dear SunCoast, I am thrilled that you are gearing up for debating this topic! As far as issues with rescues, some people think they are free gliders or wanting to get them to use them as breeders to make a fast buck. One aspect of rescue I think needs to be clearly …