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Gliders are very social animals, and they active animals. They need lots of play
time. time in addition to time spent on
[http://www.sugarglider.com/gliderpedia/index.asp?ExerciseWheels exercise
wheels]. This is important for their mental and physical health but also for the
human-glider friendship. Here are some various tips, suggestions, and items that
glider owners use.
  
=== Wheels ===
ExerciseIn addition to ordinary exercise wheels, which are important for fun and
exercise, there are other types of wheels that encourage play. The
[http://www.sugarglider.com/gliderpedia/index.asp?Custom+Choice+Cruiser  Custom
Cruiser], which is a wheel that is purposefully off-set challenges gliders that
are use to normal glider wheels. Another type of wheel is one that sits on it's
side and spins like a merry-go-round. There are two community versions:
[http://www.go-fast-track.com/catalog/item/8460404/9258636.htm Treadmill] and
[http://www.go-fast-track.com/catalog/item/8522128/9372898.htm Tilt-n-Whirl] and
a pet store one called the
[http://www.amazon.com/Ware-Flying-Saucer-Exercise-12-Inch/dp/B001AT62G6 flying
saucer] that I have not tested for safety. Keep in mind these wheels are lots of
fun for gliders, its also good exercise for them as well. Most people suggest
getting a Wodent Wheel instead of a regular hamster wheel for safety reasons.
Gliders can spend hours running around on the wheel. It can be even more fun
when there is more than one glider running on it, they'll play a game of leap
frog. Its one of those that you just got additions to see to believe.
  
[STEALTH Stealth Wheels] are also highly recommended by the glider community.
They are a little more expensive than the Wodent Wheel - Exercise Wheels but
considered a much safer, better quality product.  The Stealth Wheel was designed
and is manufactured by suggie owners who wanted a better product for their
suggie babies.  It has been time tested for quality with various suggie owners.
You can  read about and purchase a Stealth Wheel at http://www.atticworx.com
  
Other popular wheels include the Raptor wheel http://mygliderwheelsandmore.com
and the Custom Choice Cruiser http://customchoicecruiser.all4gliders.com.  These
along with the Stealth wheel are deemed to be **much** safer for your gliders
than a Wodent wheel, and they don't hold the smell like the Wodents do either.
Make sure if you do purchase a Wodent, that it has the PVC guard around the
middle bar, otherwise tails can get caught around it as the middle bar doesn't
move with the wheel. not substitutes.
  
=== Tents ===
A tent is another good thing to have. Its It's not a toy, but it allows you to
play with your glider gliders without having to worry about it them running off
and getting in trouble. Tents are really good tools to help you bond with your
glider gliders because there are no distractions in the tent. They are also easy
to set up glider obstacle courses in. Popular choices include the 
[http://www.amazon.com/Genji-Sports-Self-Expanded-Screen/dp/B00183N8S4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1387517354&sr=8-5&keywords=genji+beach+tent
Genji (can be found on Amazon or eBay) ] and
[http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/221327714705?lpid=82 Sansbug
http://www.sansbug.com tent.  These ]. These tents pop up, are "pop
tents" that mostly mesh for climbing, and fold up into small circles to be
stashed away when not in use!
  
Ropes and feathers are fun as well. Gliders like climbing on things, so having
a few braided fleece ropes in their cage converts it to a mini jungle gym.
Peacock feathers are good for supervised playing as well, they can be found in
any craft store.  Please note that regular rope (like the kind found on many
bird toys) is unsafe for gliders, as they can get caught in the threads.  So be
sure to use fleece when making ropes for your suggies!
  
=== TOYS ===
As mentioned above, Sugar Gliders love to play and nothing excites them more 
than to be able to explore a new toy.  Here are some examples of toys that are 
safe and fun for them:
  
**__Barrel Full of Monkeys__** - which can be purchased at stores like Walmart, 
Target or KMart and can be found in the game section.  Just string the monkeys 
together and hang from the top of the cage.  Sugar Gliders will climb them and 
tear down the chain.  You will find monkeys thrown all over the cage and floor! 
You can also incorporate the monkeys into fleecy braids or plastic chains. 
Sugar Gliders love to play in the barrels, too. Eggful of Bunnies are available 
at Walmart & Michaels at Easter time and are basically the same - only 
bunnies instead of monkeys!   And they are cheaper!
  
**__Toddler Toys__**   Usually anything safe for a toddler will be ok for a
sugar glider to play with.  Examples are Fischer Price Noah's Ark, Fischer Price
Barns, Fischer Price Tree House, Baby Links, Rattles, etc.  Of course, you can
purchase these new - but I would suggest going to yard sales, flea markets and
thrift stores.  They They offer a wealth of suggie toys at prices that cant be
beat!
  
**__Ropes and Feathers__** Having a few braided fleece ropes in their cage
converts it to a mini jungle gym. Peacock feathers are good for supervised
playing as well, they can be found in any craft store. Feather Teasers really
bring out the wild side of gliders. Please note that regular rope is unsafe for
gliders, as they can get caught in the threads be sure to use fleece when making
ropes for your suggies!
  
**__No Sew Items__**   There are several patterns for toys (and pouches) that 
are no sew for those of us who are sewing challenged.  The majority of these 
are made from fleece and are so simple, they can be made in an hour or less.  
Check these sites for patterns:
  
http://www.suzsugargliders.com/nosewaccessories.htm
  
http://www.sugarglider.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=185064
  
Here are some sites where you can get fleece, plastic chains and other items to 
make your own toys:
  
http://www.rockportroost.com/partschainplastic.html
  
http://www.fleecelady.com/search.php?search=sale&x=25&y=12
  
http://www.cabirdnerds.com
  
**__Suggie Bay__**  is a fantastic place to purchase handmade toys, garage sale 
toys and branches, etc.  (they also have many other suggie related items)
  
http://suggiebay.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.pl?Lang=English
  
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