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amanda8111993 Posted - Jan 28 2013 : 11:36:26 PM
My two boys sents seem to be getting stonger than ever, and I try not to wash their stuff to often because i know thats how they mark. I bought what i think is called critter bath powered, which the lady told me i could rub on them with a sock if they wouldnt go in a small bath pan with the dust in it. I have yet to try it, because it doesnt exactly say sugar gliders can use it too. I also seen citrus magic pet, its all natural and its for hard to bath pets like ferrets, hampsters,cats etc.

Then theres is also the edible logz for hampsters and small aniamls, they also have tree branches also. I know they like to chew on things and my dad cuts wood and i was going to have him bring a nice tree branch home but i didnt know how safe that would be. I also thought a tree branch or even a small tree that walmart sells back in their lawn in gardens that you would see in a zen garden would be nice for them to play on.
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TXWolf Posted - Jun 01 2017 : 01:57:50 PM
Bluebonnet Sugar Gliders
www.bluebonnetsg.com/?page_id=25

They make amazing cork toys for gliders!
Sugargliderworld Posted - May 27 2017 : 06:47:21 PM
Does anyone know where to get a log for sugar gliders.
amanda8111993 Posted - Feb 01 2013 : 09:38:09 PM
that sounds so relaxing!
unknownxcelebrity Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 02:19:40 PM
You and the suggies will love them, they smell amazing and your entire house will smell like a spa within twenty-four hours of putting them in the cage and the suggies themselves go crazy over Euc, whether it's branches, leaves, or chew sticks.
amanda8111993 Posted - Jan 31 2013 : 01:36:59 PM
it's fine. i just ordered some tree branches off that website everybody gave me:)
lilianmtzc Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 10:40:55 PM
Unsafe woods/branches include;
Trees that bear pit containing fruits are NOT safe woods to use. These include; Apricot, Avocado, Cherry, Nectarine, Peach, Plum, etc.

Other unsafe woods include (but are not remotely limited to); Box Elder, Boxwood, Cedar, Oak, Pine, Red variety Maples, Walnut, etc.

I'd think they're both no-no's :( Sorry!
amanda8111993 Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 10:15:19 PM
i was thinking cherry or maybe oak trees.
valkyriemome Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 04:02:17 PM
The "edible logs" at pet stores are made of reprocessed pine. Pine is toxic.

So - bad idea.

I have large apple branches and cork bark in my cages. Also - don't forget eucproducts.com!
amanda8111993 Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 03:32:24 PM
hmm. I'm will most defantly look into all of this. I;m really glad i didnt use that critter dust even though petco say it would be okay! I'm starting to think that they are totally clueless about animals. The lady claimed at one point in time said they use to sell gliders but the was not that popular. Thanks for the suggestions everybody!
Candy Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 11:08:24 AM
DO NOT USE THE DUST BATH - These are intended for chinchillas.

Gliders have very small lungs and the powder could cause respiratory illnesses for sugar gliders.

If your boys are intact - neutering is the best way to greatly reduce their odor.
lilianmtzc Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 10:58:58 AM
Then if you do find some unsprayed, untreated, nonpoisonous, non infected, not rough tree.. Phew. You should bake it or boil it to sanitize it. I recommend getting eucalyptus from eucproducts.com/
They're awesome and quick and definitely safe :) A lot of us use them.
Minnesota Zoo Posted - Jan 29 2013 : 01:02:18 AM
If you want to use branches you will have to find out if it's a safe wood for them to have but it would be hard to know if the tree had been treated for any pests or diseases,and I would not use anything from a nursery. They use fertilizers and pesticides that would be toxic to pets. There are a few web sites that sell eucalyptus tree branches and leaves and even twigs that are organic...they love those. If you have a crabapple tree that does not get sprayed for any reason you could use branches from that.Apple trees typically get sprayed, cherry trees are toxic...you have to research...lol :)
unknownxcelebrity Posted - Jan 28 2013 : 11:54:37 PM
Sugar gliders don't need baths, waterless or otherwise. They will clean themselves and as long as they are on a good diet with clean bedding, they shouldn't "stink" there might be a slight musk smell to the gliders themselves, but nothing more than that. If these gliders are new and are just transitioning to a good diet, it could be while until the smell diminishes.

Unneutered males will smell worse than neutered males and females, keep this in mind.

As for the edible logs, I haven't used them, but anything edible from a petstore is probably filled with little to no nutritional substance, and would just fill them up and keep the gliders from eating their good food (fruits, veggies, protein, etc)