 | Posted by: | Brian, briansard@hotmail.com | | Subject: | This one bites hard. | | When: | 9:34 PM, 17 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 205.188.199.174 |
 I just got my first sugar glider for a gift the other day. I have a lot of questions but two really important ones. The first one is that this female keeps biting me. Its just not a little nibble either, she's making me bleed. I spend a lot of time with her. She rides around in my collar a lot and doesn't have a problem with it. Sometimes when she's sleeping, I'll pick her up to put her in my shirt pocket and she'll growl at me. The other question is about a diet. I've looked at several websites and I still haven't got a good idea on good food to feed her. Every site tells me something different or everything they say goes right over my head. The pet store mentioned several things including penut butter. I'm not real sure about that one but I tried it and she loves it. But I want to give her something healthy. Please help. I'm running out of fingers and ideas.
-Brian
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| Posted by: | KarenE, KarenElfrank@aol.com | | Subject: | none | | When: | 9:42 PM, 17 Oct 2000 | | IP: | 152.163.201.72 |
Have you tried licky treats on your finger. I know this is asking alot since you probably feel like you are now running out of fingers and probably bandaids  It may help though. Baby food fruit is good to use for this.
As for diet, have you tried Bourbons modified leadbeaters diet. Most gliders will eat this and you can add some fresh fruits/veggies with it.
You may also want to give crickets/mealworms too.
Hope this helps. Good luck with your new friend. Please keep us posted on your progress ... you have already made some progress her since she is riding in your collar and will let you carry her while she sleeps. It will just take some time. Be patient.
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