My sugar glider keeps biting me?
I've had my sugar glider for a year now (I got him when he was a baby), and he finally bonded with me by about a month. When I first got him of course he bit me, but after I got him tamed he never bit. Now it's been about a year and all of a sudden he's just...mean. I took him out of his cage about a week ago like I do every night and started playing with him around the room. He was on the floor and I tapped my fingers to make a tapping noise (I always have done this while playing with him) and he bit me. And he bit me hard, he even wouldn't let go for a few seconds and he finally let go of my finger and it was bleeding. He's never bit me like that before, even when he wasn't tamed. Since then he keeps biting me. Even when I put my hand in his cage to give him new food he attacks my hand. He doesn't even seem mad, he doesn't make that weird sound Sugar gliders make when they're pissed. He just bites me really hard all the time for no reason. I don't know what the hell his problem is. It hurts like a ***** too, that little f-er can bite hard. So what's his problem? I don't know why he's suddenly acting like this. I haven't changed anything or done anything different. He doesn't seem sick or anything. How can I get him to stop biting? Help appreciated.
Do Sugar Gliders attack people?
no they will not run across the room just to bite someone. they can be territorial over their cage or pouch, especially when they have babies and aren't bonded to you. also, you do not HAVE to have 2 gliders as long as you are willing to spend 8-10 hours a day with one. we have only one female for almost a year before we got another one, she was happy and healthy.
My Sugar Glider is evil. Help?
They are young gliders. Bonding with them over the course of several weeks will not make all of the problems you are having with the female disappear, but she is too young for her extremely aggressive behavior to just magically appear. There is several possibilities why she is such a pain to put up with, even an un-socialized joey is not that bad and it is likely her parents had a bad temperament just like her. And a temperament, cannot be completely changed. Infact, it's far more plausible that she isn't even 3 months old, but an older glider who developed bad behavior. You just have to keep doing what you're doing and try to socialize her. You can try to use gloves or even 'bonding spray' (Essentially just sugar glider febreeze, it's pretty much lavender) if you'd like, but you still have to do your best with her. If she is being overly aggressive with her cage mate and giving injuries, separation & a cooldown period is needed before you try to introduce them again. If she does bite you, you can try to make a loud 'PSSST' noise at her, comparable to how a sugar glider scolds another. The cage could possibly be too small, there could not be enough food or one or both of the two could be sick. Review their diet plan, cage size and their health and see if there's anything that could be making the female more upset. Loud noises? Other pets? Overly lit room? General stress? She will eventually improve and become used to you, but it may take awhile. If she is truly a younger glider, you can cross your fingers and hope for the best outcome, younger gliders are always easier to deal with.
Sugar gliders and ferrets?
Gliders can be pretty savage as well. I know of someone who put Californian Quail (a larger quail) into the bottom of a Glider aviary. One quail was dead the next morning, and the other was severely plucked. I have also heard of them attacking smaller birds. One case in particular the Gliders got loose one night and chewed the legs off of several canaries. Size-wise the ferret would have a big advantage. It could be very problematic. That said, my cat and my birds get along well, and I never have to worry that the cat is going to hurt my birds. They are allowed loose in the house together everyday. The point is, you know your ferrets. Get to know your new Gliders. Then only you can make an educated decision as to whether it would be safe for them to interact..
Pregnant sugar glider, should I separate?
Do NOT separate them!!! The dad will help care for the baby. He watches the baby when the mom has to eat or play, without someone to watch the baby, mom will not be able to go out and eat, and if she does, she will leave the baby alone and he could get too cold and die! Also, separating them will stress mom out, and she might eat the baby! DON'T separate them! They are just fine the way they are.
Sugar Gliders and Chinchillas?
I am looking at buying a Chinchilla but we already have a 7yo Sugar Glider. I was wondering if any one knows how well they get along? My daughter wants the Chinchilla so bad but we're afraid that the Glider might attack it or the other way around.
Help! boy sugar glider bullys my girl!?
We got a girl glider from someone who did not realize how much work they are. I'd guess she's about 6 months old. So we adopted a neutered male friend for her. He's about a year old. We put their cages about a foot apart and swapped their pouches so they would get used to each others smell. I put them both in the bathroom the other night to meet and he started chasing and bullying her! So tonight I just let him out and left her in her cage so he couldn't attack. She came to say hello and he started biting Her toes and scent marking her cage. Then i couldnt get him off her cage. He's neutered! Why is he doing this? How do I get them to be friends? I know he's lonely cause he barks a lot at night. What do I do?
Is there any attack of sugar related diseases by eating so much of sweets (like Soan Papdi)?
That slow attack is called obesity.! It is caused by the hormone insulin and the excessive sugar that is ingested. The attack usually takes place at a very slow speed of months to years
How do you know if your sugar glider is happy? ( Pet ) ?
Sugargliders are in essence pack animals. They tend to stay together and form family groups. As a pet, a glider living alone will not do as well and will require much attention from its owner. Reality requires at least two animals living together to have a happy and healthy pet. They can be of any sex, but note that you will most likely get an offspring sooner or later if you have opposite sexes. Both the male and the female take care of the baby. A baby glider will eventually emerge from the mother's pouch and learn to hang onto her back or chest while the mother searches for food. The father can also be a vehicle for the young. When sleeping, gliders will cling together and form a ball of fur. This keeps them warm and offers a sense of protection. Gliders will also furiously protect their territory. Upset gliders have been known to attack and keep attacking until they are dead. They do get angry and can also hold a grudge against specific individuals be they animal or human. The animals can also learn to accept human contact to the point that they won't bite even when upset. Gliders communicate by "barking", "crabbing", "chirping" and "squeaking". I have found my animals barking back and forth in sequence and sometimes together in the middle of the night. Occasionally it seems they do it because they want attention. Happy Holidays!