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Alicia asked in PetsOther - Pets · 1 decade ago

I just rehomed a 2 year old sugar glider today, any advise or what to expect?

this is my first glider. I just got him today and i wanted to know what to expect with an older glider that has been rehomed. since i have got him home he has been crawling on me and snuggling up in my hair. He did bite when i tried to pick him up, but if i put my hand by him and did not grab him he was fine with just climbing up on me. is this a good sign? I know it will take awhile to bond completely, but i think he might be ok with me right now. what should i do to help him trust me? thanks for the info :)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    First things first. Let him settle into his new home. Let him get used to his new cage and surroundings before you start the bonding process. There is a wealth of information on the Sugar Glider Neighborhood and Glider Central (both excellent forums). Start by reading the stickies, they're awesome.

    There is no reason why a 2 year old (still a baby in glider-years) wont bond to you strongly. If you put the time and effort into it you will be rewarded with a loving pet. Do think about getting him a companion... but focus on him for now. Get him to a good vet if you haven't already for a check-up and be sure to get him on a good diet.

    Source(s): I'm a Florida Fish and Wildlife licensed breeder, have had experience for many years with gliders (including re-homes). I've also spent hours talking to some of the most respected glider vets and experts in the country.
  • 1 decade ago

    Bringing home an older rehomed glider is no different then bringing home a joey. They are the same at every age when it comes to getting used to a new owner and surroundings. I dont know if you are aways but its best to have multiple sugar gliders. They are colony animals and thrive when they have at least another buddy. Some sugar gliders can do OK by themselves but its still not recommended. A sugar glider by itself is apt. to self mutilation and depression and even if with your glider that isnt the case, it will still be very lonely. If you plan to only have one glider you will have to spend even more time with it then if you had another as a buddy. At least 4 hrs of play time with it a night...and thats the minimum. So i recommend getting another glider. Yours will be much happier that way. Usually when you get a new sugar glider you are supposed to not handle it for the first couple days at least. You are supposed to leave it in its cage and let it get used to its surroundings (new cage, new noises etc.). When i get a new sugar glider i do this and talk to it through the cage so it gets use to my voice (you know like baby convos..."hey sweetie, how are you doing today?" just that type of stuff to get used to your voice). After the couple days is up you can start the bonding process. Usually when i glider bites your hand, especially with a new glider its bc they are afraid. Try coaxing him out of his pouch or get him to come near you with a treat. Treats are key during the bonding process. Yogurt drops, honey, or regular yogurt work great, as dos honey nut cheerios. Yogurt drops and honey is why my gliders like best. Get yourself a bonding pouch bc the process will go a lot smoother with one. With your bonding pouch, open it up and put it up to the glider or the cage pouch it may be in and usually they will climb it, so you wont have to worry about scaring it with your hands grabbing it and stuff while its still not sure of you. Bond with your new glider during the day, let it sleep in the pouch and just go about your normal day duties. Give it treats. Talk to it so it can familiarize itself with your voice. At night play with it. Let it crawl on you and all that jazz. Good luck!

    Source(s): Sugar Glider breeder with 8 sugar gliders and 15+ years of sugar glider experience.
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