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One or Two Gliders?, Dear Arnold, Hand Feeding Joeys

Frequently Asked Questions: One or Two? Most people we talk to understand that sugar gliders are best kept in groupings of two or more. But why wouldn’t they be? They...

Dear Arnold, Basics of Genetics

Another Exciting Episode of DEAR ARNOLD By Arnold Note: Some of Arnold’s fan mail may be edited cause Arnold wants some of them to be shorter so he can have...

Farewell to Debbie, Dear Arnold, Wild Caught Vs. Captive-Bred

Another Exciting Episode of … DEAR ARNOLD Note: Some of Arnold's fan mail may be edited cause Arnold wants some of them to be shorter so he can have more...

Do Sugar Gliders Bite?, Dear Arnold

Do Sugar Gliders Bite? By Lisa Do sugar gliders bite? Does it hurt? How do I stop my glider from biting? These are all common questions we get asked here at SunCoast on a regular basis. Let me start out by sharing a comment I heard another animal breeder express. “If it has a face, it can bite.” Logically, we all know this to be true of all animals. This is no less true for baby animals that have been held and nurtured from a young age than it is...

Ferret Folly Follow-up, Male Baldness, Sneezing

Follow-up: Ferret Folly by Lisa Dear Lisa, Sorry, I couldn't resist. I know you like dispelling sugar glider myths- I'm sort of the same way with ferrets. This is from...

Freezing Foods, Introducing in a Tent, What Does Crabbing Sound Like?, One Glider a Good Idea?

Dear Arnold - Is freezing food OK? Hi! Just wanted to share a helpful tip we've learned with Roxanne. I buy fresh fruit and yogurt and freeze it so I...

Myth Busters: Do gliders need horizontal bars in their cage? What about shelves?; Cannibalization

Myth Busters: Do sugar gliders need horizontal bars in their cage? What about shelves, ramps and ledges? By Arnold Dear Arnold, I am confused. I’ve read on some websites that...

Dear Arnold; Why do Sugar Gliders bite?

Dear Arnold By Arnold Hello Arnold, As the father of a proud glider owner ( Lauren ), I've become more aware of all things even remotely "glider" and so I...

Sugar Gliders Versus Flying Squirrels, In Search of a Double Wide, Disposable Toys

I found a sugar glider in my yard…garage…attic…house … what do I do? by Lisa I get calls almost weekly from people all over the country telling me that they...

Are Pedigrees Important?, Dear Arnold, Is my Lifestyle Suitable for Owning Sugar Gliders?

Are Pedigrees Important? by Lisa As the popularity of sugar gliders continues to grow, the question of "pedigree" is becoming increasingly common. This is particularly relevant when searching for sugar...

Dear Lisa / Arnold; More Single Gliders are Getting a Pal; Can Anyone Become an “Animal Whisperer”?

Dear Lisa / Dear Arnold by Lisa and Arnold Dear Lisa, I just moved back home with my suggies (who are both under 2 years old). My brother has a...

An Unusual Looking Sugar Glider, Foraging: A Natural Instinct, "Pet Wanted" Ad Scams

An Unusual-Looking Sugar Glider by Lisa I have to chuckle a lot when our customers are preparing for their new arrivals and say something like "send me some cute ones!"...