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…
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!”…
Gliders Outdoors, Believe It or Not?, Behavioral Disorders
Frequently Asked Question: Is it OK to take sugar gliders outdoors? By Arnold Well, it’s about time I got asked to be the question answerer. Ya see, these humans parade…
Finding A Companion Sugar Glider, Dear Arnold, Prevention is the Best Medicine
Finding a Companion Sugar Glider By Lisa We get nearly as many phone calls and e-mails from folks who have single gliders looking for companions for their pets as we…
Caught in Glue Trap, Shivering, Solid Roof Cages, Exotic Vs. Wild
My Glider Got in Glue! What do I do? by Lisa Dear SunCoast, I had one of my gliders out this morning playing. I have a fly / gnat glue…
Skunk Smell; Pet Fashion Week; Sugar Gliders as Classroom pets; Evacuation Checklist
Dear Arnold – I thought I smelled a skunk! By Arnold Dear Arnold, I just got two new baby sugar gliders (8 weeks out of pouch) this week and they…
Get One Now, Get One Later, Dear Arnold, Changing Behavioral Disorders
Get One Now, Get One Later By Lisa As we approach the end of our third year offering this newsletter service, it is quite rewarding to see such a positive…
Should cages be covered?; Are sugar gliders messy?; Do gliders Make Noise?; Rare Colored Gliders Available
Dear Arnold: Should Sugar Glider Cages be Covered? By Arnold Hey Arnold, Do you guys sell cage covers like they have for bird cages? I think I need to keep…
Sugar Glider Introductions, Glider Wound Care
Frequently Asked Question: How do I go about introducing new sugar gliders? By Lisa & Debbie (see also Extreme Introductions here) During the course of a normal day here at SunCoast…
Do Gliders Accept New Companions?, Dear Arnold, Can I Feed My Gliders Bugs from the Outdoors?
Do Sugar Gliders Always Accept New Companions? By Lisa Here at SunCoast, we are firm believers that sugar gliders should have friends of their own kind. It is their nature,…
The Glider Community Responds: Will A Glider Die If Left Alone? How Can You Tell If Your Glider Is Happy? Why Do Gliders Bark?
Will a sugar glider die if left alone? By Lisa Dear SunCoast, I have one male glider that I got when he was 4 months old. He is a year…