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 are colony animals in the wild so it is their very nature to crave constant companionship, something even the most devoted of all glider humans …
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 more space to himself! Yuk Yuk! And if you don’t know what a Nail-O-Matic is, click here. Hello Arnold! First off, Arnold, let me just say …
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 space all to himself! Yuk Yuk Yuk! And now … for more “thinking outside of the pouch” advice …here’s Arnold! Dear Arnold, What is it …
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, …
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 a very reputable site: “Domestic pet ferrets, Mustela furo (sometimes called Mustela putorius furo), are not wild animals. They have been domesticated for a very …
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 can give a small bit at a time and not waste so much. I chop the fruit up into small pieces and mix it all …
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 sugar gliders MUST have horizontal bars on their cages. Sugar gliders can’t climb on vertical bars. They also need ramps, or shelves or ledges to …
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 was intrigued today by this news item. I think we all know what kind of animal they’re *really* talking about! Best to you and yours, Brian …
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 found a sugar glider somewhere on their property. In nearly all cases, we’ve discovered that the animals found were not sugar gliders, but flying squirrels. …
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 gliders of unique coloration. As many of you know, we do breed a variety of special colors now, but this has only been part of …