How do you know your Glider is "BONDED" with you "officially"? There are obviously different levels of what a bond could be I'm sure but when can one say that they are bonded to their glider? I've had my new glider for a week and on day 2 I was able to hold her, pull her out of her cage or pouch, and have her fall asleep in my hands, and ALL of this without crabbing. In fact I haven't heard her crab for about 4 days and when she did it lasted 2 seconds and then she was happy. She plays with me and eats most of her food and isn't scared of me in the very least. From what I've read on here I'm extremely lucky to have such a tame glider only a few days into having her but the only things she hasn't done yet is come running to me yet, or fly to me when she climbs up on things, and seems a tad shy about coming out of her cage by herself (but willingly sits in my hand as I take her out). But I don't know if even bonded gliders do that stuff all the time so I'm a little unsure of what it will look like when she is bonded because I see people with videos on youtube who say they are FINALLY bonded just because the glider doesn't crab at them and will climb on them. So what is being bonded? Am I there already? I can't be.

I considered my boys bonded when I open the cage door and get attacked by three (of the 4 of them). And they are a pain to put back after play time since they want to stay with me. My 4th boy was an adult rescue and he reacts to me just like yours react to you. He will climb on me and play with me when prompted but doesn't do it on his own yet. Once or twice I "called" him when he was hanging out near the open cage door (the others were already on me) and he jumped over, but it only happened a few times so far.

I wouldnt say theres really a set time where you become "bonded" because this changes quite drastically depending on the individual glider and owner.

It's really up to you to decide when, but based on your descriptions I would say you have a friendly glider who likes having your company :) and while I wouldnt consider you completely bonded because of the shorter time you've owned him/her, I would say your getting there. -Just wait, you'll be amazed at how much you love your suggie! (and your suggie loves you back)

Oh, and welcome to glider gossip!

Thanks

Well she already lets me do whatever I want which makes me laugh especially when I play with her while she sleeps in my hands. But sounds good, can't wait for her to be as excited to see me as I am to see her. Don't worry, I'm aware of needing more than one. I'm getting her a friend in a couple weeks.

in my opinion being bonded is when they rush to you when u open their cage... in my case mine also marks me and my room as his with his glands (bald spot on top of head is one) i can rough play with him and trust he wont bite or get scared .. i also call him when hes runnin around the floor and he climbs up my leg.. he doesnt do this with anyone else in my household... he is way more bonded to me than anyone else.... ohh and they dont wato go back in their cage at the end of play time.. they actually hold on to u soo tight its funny..