Does anyone have experience with this type of pet? We might just get two of them (it says they need interaction). They sure look cute, but I want to get some feedback. Here is a link:

Sugar Glider

I haven't had any personal experience with them, but they sure look like they would be a lot of fun. They are so adorable too. Can't wait to see pics of the ones you get if you decide to.

HI barbi I posted this yesterday and it seems to have gotten lost lol I haven't had any experience with owning one of these but I have seen one a freind of my neice had one they are really cute but I really don't know much about them other than that sorry wish I could be more of a help Michelle

I thought I had responded to this already but it does not show my post. Why Barbi?

So Barbi, did you decide to get them? I'm very curious as to what they are like! I had never even heard of them until now! Keep us posted, and lots of pics, if you get them!

i think my brother changed his mind, ummmm something having to do with not being able to spend 'nough time with girls. yeah yeah hes at that age.

awww I thought for sure barbi would have two new babies lol BOYS lol
Michelle

Here's a link to some good websites
http://www.glidersociety.com/board/index.php
http://www.sugarglider.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php
http://www.sugarglider.com/glidergossip/
http://www.sugarglider.com/glidergossip/
I own two gliders and there is a wealth of information on these sites,do some research and then you can make an informed decision on whether or not you want one.They aren't exactly low maintanance. Kim

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I decided not to get them because they are high maintenance, although adorable. They were supposedly for my son, but "I KNOW" who will wind up taking care of them. He's too busy with college, sports, and girls.

I already have CFP, 3 children, 2 dogs and a full-time job to worry about. Maybe someday in the future. They are very cute.

Kim, I would love to see a photo of yours? Do you have any? What is your experience with them like?

I have three Sugar Gliders and we are expecting Jeoy's anyday now, They do not mix too well with other animals and mine make a lot of noise at night, since thats their awake time. They live up to 15 years and must have atleast two hours a day of play time if they do not live in a cage with other gliders. I recommend haveing atleast two in one cage so that if anything happens you can't spend much time together they will have each other. I was told when I bought mine that they were easier and cheaper then taking care of dogs. I found that this is not true. I have had to share custody with my brother who offered to help with finances for them because I could not afford the care they needed on my own. I also found that I'm allergic to them to the point that everytime I have them out I break out into hives every where they touch my skin. I have heard of several people being allergic like this and it makes it hard to take them out daily for quality time if you are allergic. however I'm already bonded with these bb's and so is my brother so we will just suffer the allergies. I make post on Sugar Glider gossips site every few days and there you can find out what kind of diet is best and stuff. we use Brisky pellets and fresh fruit and veggies every night also provide insects,june bugs worms, etc. they are a lot of fun to have if you have the time and money it requires. hope this helps.

Chloe & Trixie's mom

Mommybop, thank you for this information I just read this outloud to my son (the sugargliders were his idea) and put special emphasis on

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they are a lot of fun to have if you have the time and money it requires

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. They sound like they are wonderful pets, but his priorities right now are college, friends, sports, family, women, women and more women....so that means, I would have wound up taking care of them on my own and I'm already stretched to the limit on time and money.

Maybe someday, they sound really interesting. I look forward to you posting pictures. I would love to see them.

yes I'm going to post the pictures of them Ive got to figure it out I'm really not so great on computers my hubby will help soon as he feels better. They really are the sweetest little things last night my family and I obeserved our pregnant glider Mango actually open her pouch and look in at her babies. she has twins! I posted on a gliders site and asked if it was normal for her to do that and they said she's cleaning her pouch and her babies when she sticks her head in. I'm very thankful that my brother loves these little guys and is willing to share in the resonsibiltiy right now.

Chloe & Trixie's mom

How neat! I can't wait to see pics!

mommybop that sounds so kewl that she would do that 2 check on her babies. itll be kewl to see pics.

Twins? How exciting. I will check back often in case your post photographs.

hey just an update on Mango and her joey's I went in to check on them the other night and she had a tail hanging out of her pouch it's so cool I wish I could get a picture of her tummy but she moves so fast I don't think I can and when she sees the camera she really gets moving. I'll post the pics later on tonight !

Chloe & Trixie's mom

I will check back later tonight. I cannot wait to see them.

oops! sorry we'll have to try and post pics again later we had to shut the computer down due to serious storms last night. sorry! maybe tomorrow before we do we're about to get slamed again.

Chloe & Trixie's mom

we had electrical storms here 2 nights ago ~n~ the electricity kept going off. really scary!
ill be checking 4 those pics 2.

ok I sent pics of my fur babies I only had one good pic of Mango It was a bad camera but I got a new one now so i'll get some better pictures of them later. Thankfully we have not had any of those terrible storms tonight they said we were in for .

Chloe & Trixie's mom