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  |  GliderNoobie
Starting Member
7 Posts
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Nov 06 2009 : 07:11:45 PM    |
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Just wanted to know if gliders will eventually cuddle with you? I just got two almost a week ago. One is coming around although he is still really scared but the other one is crabbing and trying to bite all the time.
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 | kyro298
Cuddle Bear
    CO, USA
11119 Posts
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Nov 06 2009 : 07:21:23 PM   |
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The honest truth is it is not likely. I guess if they sleep on you, you could call it that but it is rare to hear about a glider that will purposely come up to you for the purpose of snuggling/cuddling. I guess it also depends on what you consider to be "cuddling"?
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| Dahlia_2020
Face Hugger
SC, USA
1344 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 01:18:28 AM |
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Yeah, you need to explain what it is you are actually hoping for. Cuddling can mean different things to different people.
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| suggieluver02
Glider
440 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 08:01:02 AM |
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i think its possible. its not impossible. but in my opinion it can most definatly happen.(no offense)
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| suggie_mom
Glider
USA
345 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 09:02:12 AM |
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If when your glider's sleeping in your shirt counts as cuddling, then my glider's LOVE to cuddle! The first thing they do when you take them out of their cage is they climb right down into your shirt and they just kind of hang out there :)
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| SariYappa
Glider
USA
411 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 11:37:46 AM |
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Mine like to nuzzle in my neck, and they love to be pet... but I also have a very strong bond w/ my babies, and Sugar likes it more than the other two.
My opinion on the subject, they are very interactive, but not exactly "cuddly" pets.
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| Rita
Cuddle Bear
MO, USA
11128 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 12:42:41 PM |
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I agree they are not *cuddly* little cutie pies. But that doesnt mean they wont interact with you. The majority of gliders will not snuggle with you - so dont be disappointed if that doesnt happen.
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| Kazko
Glider Geek
TX, USA
3473 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 12:50:29 PM |
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I'm just going to say no. And the fact that you are asking such a question could suggest that a glider is not the right pet for you. It really isnt for most folks which is why so many end up homeless and/or unwanted. So consider that.
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| fuzzbuttz
Glider
VA, USA
129 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 01:08:47 PM |
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This is my cuddle buddy, Joey. Whenever I'm laying down relaxing, usually Joey, or Jack, or both, are laying on my chest under a blanket with me. Please not this was not an immediate thing. It took almost a year and a half for them to sleep on me, without fear that they would try to run away. Also note, this may or may not happen. Some gliders will never fully bond with their owners because of their personality or history with humans, and will never be able to do this. I just got lucky 
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| wkelsea
Joey
USA
92 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 01:44:23 PM |
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that is so cute
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| cydni85
Glider
139 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 02:15:22 PM |
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OMG. This is so cute!! I hope mine does this one day!!
Edited by - cydni85 on Nov 07 2009 02:26:46 PM
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| swithers
Glider
USA
411 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 02:31:17 PM |
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That is one of the cutest pictures ever!
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| Gizmo-n-Roos Mommy
Face Hugger
OH, USA
1279 Posts
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Nov 07 2009 : 02:32:18 PM |
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As defined by Webster, "to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection", I'd have to say that the pic above sure illustrates that.
How cute!
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| GliderNoobie
Starting Member
7 Posts
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Nov 11 2009 : 01:03:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Kazko
I'm just going to say no. And the fact that you are asking such a question could suggest that a glider is not the right pet for you. It really isnt for most folks which is why so many end up homeless and/or unwanted. So consider that.
It was just a question, and to clarify I do consider a glider curled up on you its way of cuddling. Don't be so quick to "suggest" that a glider is not the right pet for me because I have done my research. I was merely posting a question to people who have owned a glider much longer than myself.
I would certainly never contribute to homeless or unwanted gliders. I happen to love and care for animals.
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| GliderNoobie
Starting Member
7 Posts
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Nov 11 2009 : 01:08:05 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by suggie_mom
If when your glider's sleeping in your shirt counts as cuddling, then my glider's LOVE to cuddle! The first thing they do when you take them out of their cage is they climb right down into your shirt and they just kind of hang out there :)
Yea that counts as cuddling to me:)
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| GliderNoobie
Starting Member
7 Posts
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Nov 11 2009 : 01:09:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by fuzzbuttz
This is my cuddle buddy, Joey. Whenever I'm laying down relaxing, usually Joey, or Jack, or both, are laying on my chest under a blanket with me. Please not this was not an immediate thing. It took almost a year and a half for them to sleep on me, without fear that they would try to run away. Also note, this may or may not happen. Some gliders will never fully bond with their owners because of their personality or history with humans, and will never be able to do this. I just got lucky
That is very cute, thanks for sharing that!
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| Mrpianowizard
Super Glider
558 Posts
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Nov 11 2009 : 06:50:35 AM |
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MY glider sleeps on my hand when I'm watching TV, I don't know why but he loves sleeping in my hand more that anywhere else 
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| Mollysmom
Face Hugger
MI, USA
1704 Posts
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Nov 11 2009 : 07:23:37 AM |
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It's pretty funny if I get Molly's colony out to cuddle during the day. I will have SIX gliders, all clinging to my tummy and brassiere! They all vie for the "sweet spot" that Molly always seems to get, which is directly over my heart. :-)
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| THEHYLAND
Goofy Gorillatoes
FL, USA
4347 Posts
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Nov 11 2009 : 07:56:57 AM |
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Good question. Yes, it depends on what u call cuddling. I hve been up since 0630 today my day off. I have taken my gange out and have been playing with them all morning. One my one they started crawlling down my shirt and going to sleep. Mind u not thier cage but me. They don't get to do this very offen. So I would say yes they can and do and will cuddle but it is going to or can take time. I still have them down my shirt. My wife was leaving for work so before she left I came on here and saw this post.  I had her take a pic to show you. Yes we woke them up but they are back sleeping now. I will let them do this for about another hour or so, then I need to get some stuff done around the house.
About a year ago or so Dakota fell asleep in my hand while I was watching tv.
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| Seinykat
Starting Member
6 Posts
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Nov 13 2009 : 12:11:38 PM |
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omg! those piccies are just so cute. I hope I can get my babies to trust me like that! The run around on me all over the place, and they'll run around under coats and things, but usually for lounging and 'cuddling' I just grab them and their bonding pouch and sit with with them against me all day, which I guess is pretty close ^-^ I might start shoving one of their 'blankies' into a pocket and getting them more adjusted to me instead of the pouch. ^-^
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