Does anyone have sugar gliders?

[Roon]

My brother-in-law is going to get a couple of them and they are sooooo cute!

[BikeWriter]

1. My oldest Son raised some. They were tame and sweet animals.

[Writer]

2. I have a pal who has two of these.

They are great little pets, but are a bit fragile.

Apparently you need to feed them extra calcium because they're bones can easily get brittle. You also have to carry them with you for a while when you first get them so they can get accustomed to their owner.

My friend has had his for at least five years. He's really enjoyed them. Good luck!

[Roon]

3. That is exactly why I can't have them

I am too rough with stuff. But I am going to enjoy visiting these!

[seemunkee]

4. Would love to but couldn't stand the smell

My hedgehogs were bad enough but I hear sugar gliders are worse. cute little things.

[EstimatedProphet]

5. I knew someone that did

They seem to spend a lot of time sleeping.

[bertha katzenengel]

6. Wish I could.

Cats, don't'cha know. ;)

[Roon]

7. I knew someone that lost one to a dog

:-(

[Madrone]

8. Three Gliders

2 of whom passed over the bridge a couple of weeks ago. :cry: Still don't know what happened to them, but the third seems to be thriving. I'm paying close attention to the remaining glider because they can/will/do die of loneliness.

Diet is SOOOO important. Make sure your b-inlaw knows *intimately* their nutritional requirements. Very, very important.

I've had mine for 6 years - I love 'em dearly, but I won't have them again. They are *very* stinky.

Here's a pic of mine (2 of them):

[Roon]

9. Awww, thanks for sharing

Sorry about your loss...

[Goblinmonger]

10. Ah crap

I thought suger glider was slang for something naughty. Oh well, the squirrel is cute, too.

[Roon]

11. LOL!!

I think they are adorable, I can't wait until he gets them.