Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Animals - Sugar Gliders - Great "Pocket Pets"

Sugar gliders, Petaurus breviceps, is a very small tree dwelling (arboreal) marsupial. other marsupials are kangaroos and possums. Sugar gliders are native to Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia and Tasmania. Most marsupials carry their young in a pouch in which to grow and develop, sugar gliders are no exception. Sugar gliders have this unique name because they love sweet foods, and also because glide over 165 feet! Through the introduction of trees and even slidesOpening their smooth membrane, known as the skin of flight. This membrane extends from the wrists to the ankles.

If you buy one of these "pocket pets" are thinking, there are some things you should consider. Be aware that sugar gliders can live to be as safe from ten to fifteen years in captivity that you will be able to provide your pet, care for a long time. Gliders are very social animals, so if you can, you should get two. If you only have one, you must spend at least twoHours a day with him.

Sugar gliders are nocturnal animals, meaning they are only at night. If you do not have the time with them at night then this may not be the pet for you. During the day they want to sleep. You must feed and play with them when they wake up.

Sugar gliders can not be kept in small cages, are very active and love to jump and slide. Need a cage at least 18 "x 18" x 36 ". The larger the cage the better, because they love to climb.The wire cage should not galvanized wire, because it can cause urinary tract infections in gliders. A great type of wire is used, powder-coated wire. The gap between the wire should be no larger than half an inch. If the crate, select a location that is not too noisy during the day so that sleep. Also put the cage in a room, windows, so they know what time of day. But not the cage in direct sunlight.

Within theCage bring you need a place to sleep. Fleece pockets are highly recommended. Fleece is the safest material to use for gliders. Sugar gliders are known for their nails caught in other materials. If you are also a variety of toys for the cage. Some suggestions for toys are ladders, bells, swings, ropes and poles. Just make sure no small pieces of toys that could be swallowed.

Sugar gliders have very special diets make you safeYou have time to prepare the food each day. You're not an animal that can only stay for days, must have constant care. If you go on vacation, you will either have to bring it or a trusted person to care for them while you are away. There are many good diets for sugar gliders and you should definitely do the diet research and decide what is best for you. Some examples of great diets are BML, Darcy's Diet, the Sugar Glider Exotic Diet and the SuncoastDiet.

You also need to find a vet near you, care gliders. Not all veterinarians treat sugar gliders because they are considered an exotic pet. Sugar gliders do not need shots, but one should take her to the vet for yearly checkups. Because for them as they are exotic, some states have not even allow them. Make sure they are legal in your area. Some states which are illegal in Hawaii, Alaska, California, Georgia andMassachusetts.

One of the things that most people love sugar gliders is the strong bond they form with their owners. If you spend time with them every day, they will be grateful and do not leave. To help your pet to bond with you, you can put your airplane in a bag or seal the bag during the day while she sleeps. You can ensure that the plan does not go out. Sugar gliders are very scent-oriented and have to get used to your scent. WearingSugar Glider is your tour during the day to help them get used to your smell. You can offer your pet is regularly, so you people with good things. At night, you can close the Sugar Glider in a space that is the rest of the house. Make sure not to leave this room and that space does not contain anything that could damage the aircraft. Remove Check the room for each hole, cover electrical outlets, all chemicals and make sure nothingIn this room can not hurt. If you do not have a safe space, they can be, you can use a tent and play with them there. Finally, the air link with her, he just needs to learn that trust.

Sugar gliders make wonderful pets, if you have to make time for them. If you spend much time with them, form a strong bond with you in a different way than any other animal. Sugar gliders are very playful, active and curious. They are a joy to watch.Just be sure to have enough time and patience for them.

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