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Glider Losing Grip Strength?
Glider Losing Grip Strength?
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Mar 28 2021
10:39:23 AM
My female sugar glider used to be able to climb up my bare arms no problem, kinda hurt a little and tickled a lot too when she did because she'd really dig her nails in. However recently i've started to notice she can't climb up me nearly as well, she can't grip onto my arm at all and often falls when trying to climb up me. She still has a lot of energy and seems perfectly healthy.

She is 12 years old, so I suppose she might just be getting old. But was wondering if there is anything else it could be?
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Mar 28 2021
07:21:06 PM
gliderloverforever Glider Visit gliderloverforever's Photo Album USA 141 Posts
Have you trimmed their nails recently? I find that after I trim my gliders nails (esp if they're shorter than normal) they have a harder time climbing up my bare arm.
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Mar 28 2021
07:24:44 PM
gliderloverforever Glider Visit gliderloverforever's Photo Album USA 141 Posts
What diet are you feeding? It could be related.
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Apr 10 2021
12:31:26 PM
gliderloverforever Glider Visit gliderloverforever's Photo Album USA 141 Posts
How is she doing?
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Apr 13 2021
12:44:54 PM
Momma689 Starting Member 1 Posts
My glider is experiencing something similar. How is yours doing now?
Glider Losing Grip Strength?

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Glider Losing Grip Strength?