In Reply to: ewwww posted by Cindy n zia on August 02, 2000 at 07:44:01:

: : : : : Which are better to feed a Sugar Glider? How many per day per glider would be recommended?

: : : : I believe that mealworms are the best. If I remember correctly waxworms are very high it fat. Mealies are high in fat too but given in moderation should be ok. I could be wrong and if I am please correct me.

: : : : April

: : : I go with Can O crickets!! mine like to kill bugs but they wont eat worms they will just kill them and drop them in the bottom of the cage.. so i feed freeze dried crickets.. theyre very nutritious!!
: : : ALso if you get gutloaded crickets those are good source of calcium!!

: : Hi Cindynzia
: : Have you tried covering the worms with a licky treat. Kessie is 10wks oop and I covered her mealie with her favorite licky treat and slurp went the worm no more mealie he he it was gross and then she wanted to share yuck!

: : April

: Hehe thats sick!! Is there anything the mealies provide that the crickets wont? I can handle crickets but mealies eww.. i dont think i could handle dousing it in babyfood or anything.. i dont like to touch them let alone play with them hehehe..

I don't actually touch the mealie I use a tweezer I am not real big on touching bugs. I think it is important just because it is a bug and it is part of their diet. But I do know that some don't feed their gliders mealies so I don't believe it would hurt them to not get mealies. But here is another thought maybe get a cup where the mealies can't get out of but your glider can get into and out of and use a spoon to put babyfood on it and maybe your glider will do all the touching of the mealie and you won't have to. Trust me I love Kessie very much but I can't touch the bugs my husband laughs at me all the time when it is bug eating time and he laughs even harder when Kessie tries to share. He He.

April

Follow Ups:

• Why Bother ...... KarenE 16:03:04 08/02/2000 (3)
  • Re: Why Bother ...... April 16:19:32 08/02/2000 (2)
    • I Haven't Had A Problem, But KarenE 17:03:34 08/02/2000 (1)
      • hahaha!! Cindynzia 20:38:44 08/02/2000 (0)