For many people who would like to own a pet, dogs and cats are not always ideal. Maybe there are allergies to consider. Some people may not want to deal with kitty litter, or trying to house train a dog. Maybe the prospective owner does not feel like having to walk a dog every day.
Such people might want to consider a small animal that can be carried around in a pocket - an animal such as a sugar glider as a pet!
What is a sugar glider? Upon looking at one, many people right away assume it is some kind of rodent. But no, sugar gliders are marsupials, related to kangaroos and koala bears. There are many reasons why they are becoming more and more popular as pets. They have a lively personality and are very inquisitive creatures. Playful by nature, they are also much more intelligent that hamsters or gerbils. But before considering whether to get one, it is good to know that they are considered exotic animals, and so some states within the US do not allow them. Make sure they are legal to own in your state before preparing to buy one.
One of the primary reasons that people love sugar gliders as pets is that they have a natural instinct to bond. Once they are bonded with their owners, they want nothing more than to be around their owners all the time. They are nocturnal animals, so if you work during the day they will usually sleep. Then when you get home they will be anxious to see you!
What is the best way to bond with a glider? To have the most success in bonding with your new pet, it is best to get them when they are very young - between 12 to 15 weeks old, but not younger. This is the time when they naturally seek out others to bond with. In the wild, it would be with other gliders in their colony, but they readily bond with people in captivity.
Another useful trick is to get it used to your scent. Place a piece of your clothing over their cage in the beginning. Then carry it round with you in your pocket during the day while it sleeps, making sure it can't jump out. Eventually, your glider will bond with you, and will not want to leave you.
In the evening you can let your pet roam around the room, provided there is no way it can get out or hurt itself. Cover all electrical outlets, and cover all drain openings or other small holes. Many owners set up a small camping tent where they spend time with their pet sugar glider.
Sugar gliders as pets can be a great idea, but you need patience and time to spend with them. Since they often live up to 15 years, they will provide many years of companionship and enjoyment.
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