In Reply to: Re: male glider physical help posted by Sherry on December 30, 1999 at 22:59:01:

Both of my boys did this until I had them neutered.I haven't seen them do it since.

: : My male glider is approx. 3mos. old and tonight he started chewing on his genitalia, squealing and rolling around. When he

: : is distracted he stops for a few min. but then starts again. Is this because he has a problem or has he just discovered himself?

: Get your glider to a vet. Self mutilation is a serious

: problem with some gliders. Some gliders leave it out.

: This can cause it to dry up and they can not retract it.

: Keep KY jelly on it. You don't state where you are but

: try to find a vet who is familiar with exotics and sugar

: gliders.

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