Hand Rearing Orphaned / Abandoned Joeys – Part I By Lisa Part 2 of this series is here. It’s always a sad moment for me when I get that urgent phone call or email from a devoted glider keeper that finds themselves suddenly faced with having to hand raise baby gliders. I will take you …
Hand Rearing Orphaned / Abandoned Joeys – Part II By Lisa Last month we started this topic with discussion on how to decide when is the right time to interrupt Mother Nature and step in to hand rear baby sugar gliders. It’s never a cut and dry decision, but I hope some of our advice will …
The Accidental Rescuer by Lisa Have you ever considered how most people get into doing rescue work with animals? More often than not, the rescuer just kind of accidentally falls into it. Rescuers often start with a great love for animals, hear about animals in need, and then open up their homes and hearts to …
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 …
What Temperature is Right for Sugar Gliders? By Lisa & Debbie One of the most frequent questions that we get asked by new sugar glider owners is what temperature is best for sugar gliders? This is a great question and an important one in order to create the best environment for our small marsupial buddies. …
Sugar Glider Rescue – Part II By Lisa We get a ton of calls and e-mail from people who are trying to decide whether to rescue or buy a joey. Quite often the people who choose rescue end up with problems they never anticipated – problems we are asked to help them resolve. Here are …