There are a few triggers that put gliders into what I call glider frenzy mode. Once in frenzy mode, they will be more grabby, alert, active, assertive, nippy, and into scent marking. Glider frenzies can look/sound aggressive, but if you…
I work with my gliders to get them to stay on my shoulders or back when walking through my home. I do this in the hope that if they are out in an unfamiliar area, there is a better chance…
So you just got your gliders, now what do you do to make them like you? You give them chill time in a prepped cage, then introduce yourself to them before inviting them to a tent time session where they…
Joeys weigh about 10-14 grams on OOP day. Joeys weigh about 40 grams when they begin eating foods Joeys weigh about 55-60 grams at 8 weeks OOP. Teens weigh about 80 grams 6 months OOP Adults weights vary, but a…
As a breeder, I practice a routine with my joeys I call “crabby joeys come out of pouches” Its pretty self explanatory but I can rant about anything. Pouch protectiveness is a common issue with gliders, and the behavior is…
As a boarder and groomer, I deal with a lot of other people’s gliders who often are not bonded to their own owners, let alone comfortable with me handling them. In lieu of months of bonding time to earn their…
Exotic Nutrition is a website that caters to a wide variety of small animals, ostensibly including sugar gliders. However, EN isn’t particularly great about identifying a sugar glider safe product. Here are the do’s and don’ts of shopping on Exotic…
Gliders pee and poop quite a lot for such light eaters. Here are some tips and tricks to make potty time easier. Gliders are predictable ers and have easy to spot signals. They will lift the base of their tail…
I had a glider abandoned on me last year that was absolutely psychotic in a pouch. It took a while but he’s doing much better now. Still crabs like he’s dying but no more bloody bites. Here are some of…
I have a whole rant about this… ::gets on soapbox:: Fleece is by far the best thing to line a tray with because: Fleece lets wastes and food dry on the surface instead of soaking in, which cuts bacterial growth…
