In Reply to: people need to learn more before posted by Gene on July 20, 2000 at 19:39:26:

: jumping to conclutions(sp) but the book by Barrons "sugar gliders" a guid to understanding sugar gliders behavior. Is a collection from breeders and vets and they say their is little to no risk introducing a new glider to a colony if done properly

Gene,
Dear. People are not jumping to conclusions. This is knowledge from HAND ON EXPERIENCE.
The man who wrote that book didn't know diddly squat. If you notice the photos they are all the same glider throughout the book. He also contracts himself continually.
I can speak from personal experience as can others. It is not advisable to introduce a single female (especially a young one) to an established breeding pair.
I hear your arguements - but you must understand that those who truly love gliders - think that risking a life is too high a price to SEE if it will work.

Parts of every sugar glider book ever written are now out of date.
As we continue to learn and share - we change the very information that was believed and written previously.

When it comes to risking the life of a precious glider (who counts on us to keep it safe) tempers will always surface.

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