Kuching : Honey Gliders

一分钱，一分货

2010-05-15T14:18:00.002+08:00

很多人会问我，为什么密袋鼠有ＲＭ２００－ＲＭ４００多的。

答案只有一个：买ＲＭ２００多的人，只是想赚钱，通常他们是大量的批发他们的密袋鼠，他们卖的更便宜，买的更多。他们没有时间陪它们玩或让它们习惯与人相处，也管不着它们的健康。而专养密袋鼠的，真正爱护密袋鼠的不可能会大量的卖袋鼠，为什么？因为我们把它们当作是我们的孩子，我们的心肝宝贝。。。我们花很多时间，很多心思在我们宝贝的身上。吃也吃好的，而且都不怕人因为从小就已习惯与人相处了。

所以，在你买下ＲＭ２００的密袋鼠之前，请你想想看：１。你的袋鼠可能活不了那么久，因为从小就没有足够的营养。２。你在支持着那些不顾一切，没良心，想赚钱的人，让他们有跟多资金来周转。

如果你良心过的去的话，那希望上天保佑你吧。

Hiatus

2010-05-09T17:45:00.005+08:00

Will not be breeding sugar gliders anymore because I am unable to handle so many pairs. Currently only keeping a pair - my personal pair and sold off all the rest to separate homes.

But if anyone is interested in getting a sugar glider, they are more than welcomed to look for me. I will answer all your queries and point you in the right direction of getting a healthy glider. All the best!

Feel free to add me on bbm: 223FF157 or whatsapp me at 016 888 0419 or you can always email me. I do not entertain smses because I am frankly quiet sick of people asking me this and that up and down and at the end of the day, purchase an underaged/sick glider or just disappear without a trace. Lol.

Sugar Gliders Chinese Forum!

2010-03-31T01:14:00.000+08:00

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1) 简介

蜜袋鼯-简称为小蜜，是近年来风靡许多宠物达人的另类宠物。许多人都误以为小蜜和其他的小动物如仓鼠等一样非常容易照顾，却忽略了此品种对自己的生活饮食有另一般的要求。天性黏人的小蜜绝对需要主人投入非常多的注意力及时间；因此如果你有兴趣饲养小蜜抑或想要将自家的小蜜健康的抚养长大，那么就请多多阅读有关的资讯。

蜜袋鼯在本地时常被称为‘飞鼠’，其实小蜜和‘飞鼠’(flyingsquirrel) 并不一样，所以请大家停止称小蜜为飞鼠吧。如果连名字都叫错，那怎么成为一位优秀的小蜜主人呢？

小蜜会命名为‘蜜袋鼯’除了因为天生喜爱花蜜般甜滋滋的食物之外，还有挂在雌小蜜肚皮上的孕育袋。除了喜爱甜食，小蜜隶属夜间性动物-白天的时候休息而晚上则活跃。不但如此，喜爱群体生活的小蜜在野外都成群结队的生活在一起。

小蜜大大的眼睛，耸立的耳朵还有娇小的身体都让人爱不释手。外形可爱的它们时常顶着无辜的眼神把大家的心都溶化，恨不得马上带回家。往往在大家冲动的把小蜜带回家的时候，却忘了是否了解小蜜的生活作息？是否了解小蜜的饮食需求？是否肯定自己具备照顾小蜜的能力？

很多时候，在没有准备的情况下开始饲养小蜜，也等于把这可爱的小动物给推上末路。再可爱的动物也有难缠的时候，也有生病虚弱的时候；面对问题却无从应付的主人，造就了现在外头许多的小蜜被遗弃，凌虐，甚至遭遇死亡。

不想把这么可爱的动物逼上绝路？不想让自己成为染上血腥的小蜜杀手？

那么，就请仔细的开始学习如何正确照顾小蜜，如何提供小蜜一个舒适且健康的生活环境。

这一切一切，都需要在你还没开始饲养小蜜前，先了解小蜜的一切。

2）蜜袋鼯，适合你吗？

在还没把可爱的小蜜迎进家门前，是否需要考虑自己能够成为好的小蜜主人吗？如果你从来都没有想过这个问题，那么请把以下

几个要点都慎重的考虑清楚：

1）金钱

- 无可否认，小蜜是消费蛮高的家饲宠物。由于小蜜对于营养及住宿都有非一般的高要求，所以主人必须花费在辅助品，食物，

玩具，笼子等等的费用都比普通宠物来的高。不但如此，一只健康的蜜袋鼯平均售价为RM300。而且，小蜜生病时所需要咨询

的专业兽医费用也必须纳入考量。

2）寿命

- 在妥善的照顾下，小蜜的寿命可以高达13-15年。这代表主人必须花上5478天的时间来切水果，准备食物，陪伴小蜜，清洗

笼子等工作。试想想，你是否很有可能在1-2年后出国升学？你是否常常被工作上司随处调任？你是否有耐心的陪伴小蜜度过那

15年的光阴？

3）法律/规则

-在某些国家比如说新加坡，饲养蜜袋鼯乃犯法之事。庆幸的是，大马并没有规定主人需要申请任何证件来饲养小蜜。虽然如

此，主人在购买小蜜前也必须考虑住家环境是否适合/容许小蜜居住。譬如说：有些公寓/学校宿舍严禁饲养宠物。

4）过敏等问题

-小蜜全身都布满了幼小的细毛，因此可能对动物毛发敏感的人造成不必要的麻烦。在购买小蜜前，请鉴定自己是否有类似的问

题。

5) 随地如厕

- 在野生，小蜜都随地乱大小便。无法训练在某处如厕的小蜜随时都会在主人身上大小解, 因此无法忍受的主人=无法饲

养小蜜。

6）味道

- 原则上，小蜜还蛮懂得清理自己的身体所以身上并不会发出异味。但，雄小蜜在抵达成熟期时会开始在笼子/主人身上做味道记

号。只要把雄小蜜阉割，就不会有这个问题。

7）其他的宠物

-家里其他的宠物有可能对小蜜造成伤害，譬如说鸟/猫等。尽量避免把小蜜和鸟猫饲养在同样的房间里，虽然隔着笼子，猫的利

爪绝对可以伸进笼子里抓小蜜，而且鸟叫声也会让小蜜感到精神压力。

2) 如何选择蜜袋鼯？

那里买？

做好一切精神/金钱上的准备功夫后，就可以着手寻找健康的蜜袋鼯了。市面上有许多不同的地方都有售卖小蜜，比如说:宠物店，自家繁殖者(homebreeder)，大型繁殖者(massbreeder)等。那么，要如何鉴定卖家是否售卖健康的小蜜呢？

方法很简单，只需询问卖家几个简单的问题就可以知道他所售卖的小蜜是否健康：

1）小蜜应该用什么笼子啊？

-使用小于3尺笼子的小蜜肯定不健康。

2）小蜜吃些什么啊？

- 只是吃水果/面包虫/苹果/面包/猫粮/狗粮的小蜜肯定也不健康。小蜜的营养需求还蛮复杂。

3）小蜜宝宝多大啊？

- 小于出袋2个月的小蜜都不健康，都属于未足月。

4）小蜜容不容易养阿？

- 只有不良商家才会说：‘很容易养啦，很像仓鼠这样养就可以了！’

以下为许多宠物店胡乱展示小蜜的实照：

一只？两只？

在野生，小蜜属于群居动物。因此，互动性强的小蜜非常需要同伴以避免不必要的寂寞。长期被主人忽略在笼子的单只小蜜会随着精神和情绪压力而患上疾病，所以鼓励大家让小蜜拥有至少一个同伴。不过！话说如此，要让新手在同一时间照顾两只未驯服的小蜜还蛮棘手的。因此，非常鼓励大家先购买一只小蜜，然后学习小蜜的行为举止，和小蜜A建立起深厚感情后才着手打算购买第二只小蜜。只要主人有花足够的时间陪伴单只小蜜，短期内并不会有很大的问题。

男的？女的？

大家应该非常困惑是否应该饲养雄的或雌小蜜？坊间有许多传言说异性相吸，男主人饲养雌小蜜较容易上手。其实并不然，论温驯度小蜜在性别上并没有差别。只要主人愿意花时间，雄雌小蜜皆可以和主人建立起良好的关系。

论生理构造上，雄雌小蜜当然会有分别。雌小蜜的肚皮上有如袋鼠般的孕育袋，而雄小蜜的肚子下方则有粒状的睾丸。雄小蜜抵达成熟期时，额头上会浮现菱角的秃发，然后身体也会发出味道并且会到处留下味道记号。雌小蜜并无类似的问题，也没有月经来潮的问题。

本人非常鼓励大家饲养女女配对，没有味道的问题也不会让小蜜胡乱的繁殖。在决定饲养男女配对前，请慎重考虑清楚自己是否已经清楚了解繁殖小蜜所需要的知识。

3) 住所

- 小蜜在野外都住在高耸的树上，因此所需要的笼子必须高而不是长。3尺高的笼子是饲养小蜜最基本的尺寸，当然如果情况允许越高越大的笼子将带给小蜜更加多的快乐。由于小蜜是攀爬动物，所以请选择铁笼子而避免使用玻璃/塑胶缸。铁栅间的距离不可多于0.5寸，以避免发生小蜜逃亡的意外。

以下是我使用的笼子：3尺（上），4尺（中），4.5尺（下）

- 笼子里的基本必需品计有睡袋，食物碗，水瓶，跑轮，玩具等。

- 建议大家使用睡袋而避免使用椰壳或木制睡箱，因为：
1）尿液会渗透进椰壳/木块纤维，引起细菌滋生的问题。
2）坚硬的椰壳/木箱让主人非常艰难的把小蜜抓出来，久而久之造成小蜜有恐惧症(pouch protective)的问题。
3）椰壳/木箱的纤维会将小蜜的毛发给玷污成黄褐色。

-小蜜的活动量绝对比你想象中来的高，所以一个适合的跑轮对维持小蜜骨骼健康是非常的重要。适合小蜜安全使用的跑轮必须至少圆径11寸，而目前大马只有WodentWheel Senior是受ASPCA承认的小蜜跑轮。虽然价格比一般的本地仓鼠跑轮来的贵，但其安全性和实用性绝对物超所值。

- 所使用的食物碗和水瓶等必须以容易清洗和卫生为大前提，建议使用可以悬挂在笼子上方的铁碗。在野外习惯攀爬在高高的树上的小蜜较喜欢在高处玩耍及吃东西，因此主人们可以将玩具和食物都置放在高处。

4) 饮食与营养

属于另类动物的蜜袋鼯，对于营养及饮食的摄取有一定的要求。身为尽责的小蜜主人，必须锲而不舍的研究及阅读有关小蜜对营养的需求，以确保小蜜可以保持在最良好的健康状态。

坊间时常有不良的商人及宠物店到处教导买家只需喂食小蜜苹果/猫粮/狗粮/面包虫，这种不负责任的行为实在让我痛恨之极。小蜜饮食的复杂实在让我无法一一在此叙述，所以我把它简单的分为3大部分：

i) 蛋白质
- 小蜜每天都需要吸收至少25%的蛋白质。主人可以使用烫鸡胸肉（去油去皮），水煮蛋，昆虫（面包虫，蟋蟀）等来补充小蜜的蛋白质。注意，若主人已喂食为小蜜特设的餐单譬如说 BUGSY HPW Diet，那么就不需额外补充其他的蛋白质。

ii) 蔬菜水果
- 小蜜名为蜜袋鼯，香甜的水果蔬菜都是它们非常喜欢的食物之一。这些不同的蔬菜水果提供小蜜身体日常所需要的维他命及矿物质。主人们需要注意所选择的水果含有低磷高钙质，以确保小蜜吸收足够的钙质。除此之外，为了让小蜜得到均衡的营养，主人们必须至少每天喂食3-5种不同的蔬菜水果。

iii) 小蜜餐单
- HighProtein Wombaroo (HPW)Diet其实是其中一个受承认的小蜜食谱，现在在其他的国家慢慢被广泛使用。其他比较著名的食谱有BML, LeadbeatersMix等等。每种食谱都有自己独特的材料与配制法，但共同点就是都要提供小蜜更完善更均衡的营养摄取。

我个人偏好 BUGSY HPW的原因：

1）小蜜的毛发明显的改善，色泽较亮且浓密。

2）小蜜的体重提升。很多小蜜其实都有过轻的现象，所以HPW帮助提此问题。

3）小蜜的味道明显减少。小蜜基本上没有什么体味，但荷尔蒙的分泌尤其是雄小蜜还是导致它们身上散发一种浓稠味道。

4）在野外，花粉是其中一个小蜜的食物。HPW Diet里其中一个材料就是花粉，可以帮助提高小蜜身体抵抗力。

5）HPW Diet里包含了蛋白质，钙质，氨基酸等其他小蜜需要的营养。

还有很多很多质料~ 请到以上的网站吧！！

Terms and Conditions

2010-03-17T19:11:00.000+08:00

1. If you did not place a deposit for your reservation within 3 days, your reservation will be VOIDED.
2. I am not to be held responsible if you sugar glider falls ill and dies while in your care because I am confident my gliders are all healthy and strong otherwise I won't sell them.
3. Strictly no REFUND or REPLACEMENT.
4. I do NOT deliver my sugar gliders outside of Kuching.
5. I screen and choose who I sell my gliders to. Please do not take it personally.

Say hello to King.

2010-02-09T23:51:00.002+08:00

Got my camera back! :)

Sorry

2010-02-09T17:28:00.000+08:00

CNY is just around the corner and I'm sure many of you have been busy spring cleaning your house to welcome to tiger year! ;)

I'm getting another cage for my dearies, because some how I keep feeling that the cage is too small even though it's almost as tall as me! I'm thinking of connecting the two cages together to make one huge cage. I'm not very good at DIY so let's just see how that'll work out...

Another thing is that my dSLR and digital camera is not with me.. So, I have been unable to update you guys with my gliders pictures! Pls stay tuned for my next update~

Video by slotjaw

2009-12-26T18:05:00.000+08:00

Last Sugar Glider!

2009-12-10T15:02:00.003+08:00

SOLD. 8TH JANUARY 2010.

There is only 1 sugar glider left.

Isn't he just gorgeous? :)

The price for males is RM400... It is open to negotiations, but please be reasonable! There was a guy who smsed me asking if he could get a pair for RM550, which is RM275 each. I'm sorry, but I feed them on high quality sugar glider food (HPW) with fresh fruits and vegetables everyday and I had to import them in from KL. RM275 is not quite enough to cover for their expenses, not to mention my time and love devoted to them.

And please respect sugar gliders-- they are living creatures too. I won't expect you to treat them as equals (would be great if you can, because they are highly intelligent) but at least respect the fact that they feel pain and fear too. It's very unfunny if you scare them just to see their reaction-- not only will you make the sugar glider fear you, they will not be able to trust you as wholly.

Interested parties, please call 0168880419.

Thank you. :)

Picture of the Day #3

2009-12-10T14:39:00.001+08:00

Bark bark~ I want attention!

11/11/09 - 30/11/09

2009-11-30T16:15:00.002+08:00

'Birth of Honey Gliders/Honey Gliders 开张'
Promotion

RM800
Package includes:
- 1 male sugar glider
- 1 female sugar glider
- 1 packet of HPW
- 1 sleeping pouch

Save up to RM108!!

Why should you buy from Honey Gliders?
为什么要跟Honey Gliders买？
Because we offer after purchase services (such as advice, support and free boarding if you have to go outstation) and our sugar gliders are fed on HPW diet, which is a diet approved by many.
因为我们有购买后的服务 (例如咨询，支持和免费住宿－如果你出门等）而且，我们的密袋鼠都是吃HPW，一个被很多人都认同的日常食物。

Why are you promoting pairs?
为什么你支持一对？
Well, for a simple reason: They like having another sugar glider around. Someone from the same species to keep them happy... I would recommend neutering the male, but I don't know any vets in Kch that will operate on sugar gliders. I picked a male & a female instead of same sex pairings is because a male and male pairing may result in fighting, and some people may purchase two females (since it's at a discounted price) and get a male to breed them...
原因很简单：密袋鼠有个同类的伴会活的更开心。如果能的话，我会劝新主人带公的去开刀，不让它生孩子，可是我不知道古晋有哪位兽医会为密袋鼠动那种手术。。。为什么不要同性的呢？因为两只公很有可能会打架。两只母的呢？有些人可能会趁便宜然后买两只母，再去买一只公的来打种。。

Picture of the Day #2

2009-11-29T20:27:00.000+08:00

Sugar gliders are extremely curious & inquisitive by nature. :)

Update #1

2009-11-27T21:54:00.002+08:00

Hey all! We've reached 170 fans on our facebook group. Hopefully, you will all join in too!

Today's group update is.... 5 new pictures uploaded! Go & check it out! The babies are super cute & super cuddly (and also can be super fierce if you don't know the right way to handle them)...

<3

Go and join Honey Gliders if you like sugar gliders, if you're in Malaysia or if you support Honey Gliders! ;)

Sugar Glider Local Food List

2009-11-25T15:14:00.002+08:00

Apples - Fuji, Gala, Golden, any variety is ok, as long not Granny Smith coz that is sour. Do not feed apples every night. The phosphorus level is higher than calcium.

Oranges - Only feed ONCE a week. Feed along with the skin but make sure you scrub the skin clean. Only a small portion. Oranges are acidic, it can cause health problems if given too much, especially young joeys. It benefits in small portions as it has a good amount of calcium but just take note of the acidic side of it.

Watermelon - High in water and also minerals, it can also cause watery poop. So feed in moderation.

Blueberries - High in antioxidants, a juicy treat for most gliders. Berries are very good for gliders, but only as TREATS! Do NOT feed it often. Take note that you can find fresh blueberries at basically any hypermarket or supermarket that caters to expatriates.

Strawberries - Not very high in calcium but good enough.

Honeydew - One fruit that lots of gliders love to eat.

Papaya - A good source of calcium. Don't feed papaya alone. Feed a fruit that is higher in fiber, like apples so that the poop stays firm.

Sweet potato - Cooked ones of course. A small amount is good for fiber and carbohydrates.

Rose Apple/Jambu air - Make sure you get the large sweet ones. Can find at most market places, high in calcium.

Ciku - A sweet treat, not all gliders may like ciku.

Pineapple - Give small amounts like once a week. Only feed very ripe pineapples. Never feed more than a cube. The enzymes benefits the digestion.

Sugar Apple/Custard Apple - Google to find the picture. This fruit is grown locally, is high in calcium and very sweet. Remember to get rid of the seeds.

Kiwi - High in Vitamin C and fiber, it is good in moderation.

Sun Melon/Rock Melon/Cantaloupe - A crunchy melon which is a bit better than honey dew.

Banana - It is high in potassium, but very high in phosphorus, so only give this like once a week but as a little treat. Never a meal.

Starfruit - High in vitamin C, make sure all seeds taken out.

Cherry Tomatoes - One little tomato every few days is good enough. It is high in vitamin C and also minerals. If you notice lots of seeds, then scoop it out. Never give any green vines or leaves of a tomato plant as that is very VERY toxic.

Plum, Nectarine and Peach - Make sure you take out the stone (seed). Good source of vitamins and minerals.

Cherries - Excellent fruit with vitamins, antioxidants and also calcium.

Water Chestnut - Good source of fiber, but give in small amounts.

Durian - Some gliders just love it. Take care not to give too much and also no seeds.

Nangka/Jack Fruit - An exotic flavor, some may not like it.

Mango - Loved by most gliders, it is also packed with goodness.

Lemon skin and orange skin - High High High in calcium! But make sure you scrub it well!

Persimmon - Good fiber, calcium and phosphorus level also same.

Grapes - Only give seedless ones. Also, do not give everyday. Like with oranges and pineapple, give once a week and only 1 grape per glider.

Rambutan - Sweet nectar to gliders. Make sure no seeds.

Lychee and Longan - Do not feed so much. These are high in chemicals, so always remove the skin and wash properly before feeding to your gliders.

Figs - Cold Storage and also supermarket catering to expatriates carry these. High in Calcium.

Cucumber - High in water. Make sure you de-seed it as well.

Celery - Good source of fiber and vitamins. Good calcium ratio as well.

Sawi/Choy Sum - High in calcium.

Fun Fact #3

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The penis of a sugar glider is bifurcated; which means it is split into two.

Fun Fact #2

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The crabbing sound a sugar glider makes is extremely loud for something so small. ;)

Picture of the Day #1

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Cutie pie~

The beginning of a friendship.

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Don't expect your glider to be tame and loving towards you from the moment you bring your glider home. A bond between people and a bond between animals are the same: It takes time. You need to spend as much time as you can with your new glider so that your glider will learn to trust you. All bonds are based on trust. And trust takes time to build.

别认为你把你宝贝带回家的第一天它就会乖乖的跟着你。。人跟人做朋友和人跟动物做朋友是一样的－－都需要时间。你必须花很多时间在你的密袋鼠身上，让它信任你。感情都是靠信任的。信任呢，是靠时间来的。

Let me tell you how your sugar glider will act the first day you bring it home. It will hide in a corner or pouch, and when you get too close, it will crab at you. This will continue until your glider realizes that you are not a threat and you are not going to hurt him.

让我帮你做个心理准备，你把密袋鼠带回家的第一天，它一定会躲起来。你靠的太进的时候，它会发出一个很怕人的声音叫作ＣＲＡＢＢＩＮＧ，直到它开始相信你为之。

My gliders were so scary the first day I got them, but most of them have gotten used to me and do not make such a big fuss when I get near them anymore. But remember, they WILL attack you and will CRAB at you and may BITE you. TIP: Put honey on your finger and let them lick it off your finger. That way, they will learn that your fingers mean good. :)

我的密袋鼠到的第一天实在是恐怖。可是现在好多了。。。可是你要记得，它们怕你，所以它们会攻击你，会CRAB也会咬你。提示：把蜂蜜放在你的手指头让它们舔。

One of my gliders can recognize me now, he always calls to me and then waits for me to take him out of the cage. It's so sweet. ♥

其中一个开始认我了。。它会找我了！好甜哦！♥

Remember, do not aggravate your sugar glider by blowing at it, making loud noises, moving suddenly or hurting them. Doing the aforementioned things WILL hurt your bond with your sugar glider.

记得，不要故意挑逗你的密袋鼠。它们对风，大声的声音和突然的动作很铭感，请别对着它们的脸吹风，也不要在它们的周围发出太大声地声音或太突然的动作或者伤它们！。。。不然的话，你会伤到你们之间的感情。

The more time you spend with your glider, the stronger your bond will become. Good luck!

你花越多时间在它们的身上会让你们的感情越深。加油！

Watch this video:　http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTnAULD9PY
看这个ｖｉｄｅｏ：http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTnAULD9PY

Q & A #1

2009-11-06T10:52:00.002+08:00

Where can I buy a trained sugar glider? I just wanted to know where I can find a breeder/pet store that sells trained sugar gliders. When I say trained I mean can fly, dosen't bark and bite you when you pick it up, doesn't runaway when you open the cage.

Fly: They don't FLY, they glide. They won't glide to you unless they trust you, so you would need to do something called WORK. I know it sounds hard, but it's possible!

Doesn't Bark: Sugar gliders bark for a few reasons. One is for attention, sometimes they bark because they need help (if they get stuck in threads or something, which you would need to help them get out of or pay a huge vet bill), or because they want to hear themselves 'talk.' Don't expect a glider not to bark.

Doesn't Bite: You have to WORK to get that result. You need to develop a bond with the gliders for them not to bite you. Some are pouch protective, no matter how bonded they are to their owner, and some will still bite when you put your hand in their pouch. Biting is something they'll always do, because some of them give love bites. Doesn't hurt at all and makes you feel really special, but it's still considered nipping or biting.

Doesn't run away: Some gliders don't want to be in their cage. I heard of someone that would try to put their glider back in the cage after play time and it refused. Does work sound familiar?

You can't just expect for them to be tame, ESPECIALLY if you get one from a pet store.
If you want all of those traits when you first get one, then you shouldn't have any.

Taken from Yahoo.

Business Card

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Do you have a business card/can I have your business card?

Well, here you go! :D My business card!

Front

Back

Bonding 101

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Tip #1: Let your sugar glider get used to its new cage and home first. At least give them 1-3 days before you start your bonding.
#1：至少给你的密袋鼠一到三天的时间来适应它的新环境才开始培养感情。

Tip #2: Successful bonding takes time and patience. Don't think in measurements of "days and weeks," instead, think in measurements of "weeks and months," perhaps even longer if your sugar glider has a history of abuse.
#2：不要用‘天’或‘星期’来衡量需要多久才能培养好感情，万里长城不是几天或几个星期就完成的。就算要几个月的时间，相信我，是值得的。

Tip #3: House your sugar glider in a room that feels safe to him or her during the transition period as you introduce yourself to your new pet. The goal is to establish your pet's trust and feeling of security, so choose a location that is safe from electrical noises and heavy traffic, in order to avoid unnecessary alarm and disturbance.
#3：你把密袋鼠带回家后，记得，放它的笼子在个安静的地方。别放它在个忙碌的地方，因为突然或大声地声音会吓到它。

Tip #4: Remember that each sugar glider has a unique personality with distinct playtime likes and dislikes, and as such, may require a unique approach to bonding. So if you find that one approach isn't working, try something new! Don't accept a cookie-cutter approach to bonding. Be flexible and experiment with new ideas!
#4：记得，每个密袋鼠是特别的。它们都有各自喜欢和不喜欢的东西。所以，就算它好像不接受你培养感情的方式，那就换另外一个方式！跟它们培养感情没有绝对对的。就把它当朋友，不是宠物。

Tip #5: Place your sugar glider in your shirt pocket (or bonding pouch) during his or her daytime napping period to permit your pet to get used to your scent and sounds. At nighttime, he or she will want to be active and will not want to be confined to your pocket or bonding pouch. So, place an unwashed clothing item you have recently worn (like a t-shirt) on top of the cage to help your sugar glider become accustomed to your scent. Keep in mind, some sugar gliders are cloth-shredders, so you'll want to closely watch your pet's behavior.
#5：上午时间，把它放入bonding pouch或者你的口袋（我不大赞成用口袋因为它有可能会跑掉，而且很容易的被遗忘。晚上时，就把你穿过的衣服扑在它的笼，和向它讲话，这样它习惯你。

Tip #6: Use your sugar glider's relatively less active daytime period as an opportunity for you to touch and pet your groggy nocturnal animal. This helps him or her become accustomed to your touch and feel, as well as your scent.
#6：当它上午睡觉时，趁机摸它。这样会使它更快的习惯你。

Tip #7: Although sugar gliders will always be nocturnal, they may be disturbed for brief periods of time during the day for human contact. (Expect some crabbing at first though!) Daytime can be the ideal time to interact with your sugar glider while he/she is a bit dazed and slower to move. However, remember to keep your sugar glider protected from bright lights.
#7：它们是夜时动物，可是你可以在它们睡觉的时间吵它们醒，趁它们反映比较迟钝的时候跟它们玩，喂它们吃，摸它们。。。

Tip #8: You can train your sugar glider to automatically wake up earlier in the evening by consistently arousing him or her at that time each day.
#8：你可以每天在个固定的时间吵它们醒，那样就会顺连它们早点醒。。xD

Tip #9: Don't grab at your sugar glider to pick it up. Instead, offer it your cupped hand or back hand (palm down) to permit your pet to approach you in confidence.
#9：别直接抓你的密袋鼠，让它自己来靠近你先，让后慢慢的把它抬出来。

Tip #10: Use treats as a positive reinforcer to entice your sugar glider to come at the sound of your voice. Of course, be sure that you are making a good dietary choice and not ultimately creating a bigger feeding problem for your sugar glider.
#10：你可以一边跟它讲话，一边喂它吃东西。那样，它会学会不要怕你的手。

Tip #11: Never use a negative reinforcer with your sugar glider under any circumstances. Punishment (like hitting, thumping, and squirting with water) is both abusive and unnecessary, and can consequently damage your bonding relationship.
#11：绝对不可以打，骂或者任何的惩罚。那样会伤到你们之间的感情！

Tip #12: Wear two shirts, placing the young joey between them on your chest or belly, to permit the baby sugar glider to become accustomed to your scent and sounds. In addition, he/she will likely feel very secure snuggled between the two layers of fabric against your warm body.
#12：你可以穿两件衣服，让后放它在中间一程。这样也会培养你们的感情。

Fun Fact #1

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Sugar Gliders can glide up to 45 meters (148.5 ft.) and can even catch moths while they glide!

Mealworms

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Sugar gliders LOVE mealworms. So if you want to cut costs (a container of worms is about RM10), you can choose to rear the worms yourself.

Here's how: (Taken from http://www.rfadventures.com/sugar_glider_pets.htm, you can also read more at http://www.petsugargliders.com/worm.php)

Mealworms

Mealworms are the larval stages of a common darkling beetle and are pests of flour, meal, grain and related products. They vary in size from the very small, newly hatched worms to full grown larvae that are approximately an inch long.

These worms may be easily raised at home by following a few suggestions.

An initial supply may be obtained from dealers or found in feed, grain, or meal in a barn or feed room. A wooden box or box eight to ten inches deep, twenty four inches long and eighteen inches wide makes a satisfactory rearing container. This box should be half-filled with fine meal or flour to which some middlings or bran is added. A few scraps of cloth or wrinkled paper will assist in preventing the meal from packing too solidly.

Proper ventilation and a fairly even temperature are essential to prevent mold growth. Cheese cloth tied over the tray will provide ventilation while preventing the escape of the adult beetles. A two inch strip of sheet metal should be securely nailed to the inside walls of the tray above the food mixture to prevent the insects from crawling over the side.

Some moisture is necessary. This may be best provided by the addition of some moist foods such as pieces of raw potatoes, carrots, ripe apples or banana peels. These should be placed on the surface of the mixture and slightly dampened every few days.

After the tray has been prepared and mealworms added, the tray should remain undisturbed for several weeks to allow the worms to develop. The larger worms will then have changed into the pale, quiet stage which later changes into the adult. The colony should then be prepared for expansion. A little bran may be sprinkled on the surface of the mixture and a few pieces of apple and carrot added followed by a second sprinkling of bran. A close watch should be kept for several weeks until a number of adult beetles appear.

Another tray should then be provided, prepared with the same food mixture as in the first. The adults should be placed in this tray to lay eggs for more young worms. As soon as these young worms have grown sufficiently to be handled they should be put in the first tray and allowed to grow as large as desired. By using a two tray system, one should be able to provide a continuous supply of worms.

The food mixtures must be discarded, the trays cleaned and scoured, and a freshly prepared food mixture put in occasionally for the successful rearing of the worms. Old food mixtures will become foul unless occasionally changed.

Sugar Glider Joeys for Sale!

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Male or female? Take your pick. ;)

The sugar gliders pictured above are just to show that I am not a liar, that my sugar gliders are in fact real. The sugar gliders in the picture above are not for sale because they are too young.

But wait!

Make sure that you are willing to put aside about RM700 :
Sugar Glider -RM400-450 (depending on male or female, for more info click here)
Cage - RM80-150 (metal spacing must not be more than 7cm. DO NOT USE HAMSTER CAGE OR AQUARIUM!)
Food - RM38-58 (depending on what diet you choose, see here for more info)
Bonding Pouch - RM35 (click!)
Sleeping Pouch - Not sure, because I DIY. You can also DIY, just click and you can buy fleece at Super Save @ 4th 1/2 Mile.

Sleeping Baby..

Single Gliders

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Problems a sugar glider can face if they are kept ALONE.
单身蜜袋鼠的问题。

Loneliness
寂寞

Sugar Gliders are community dwellers in nature. They have a real, physical need for close companionship of their own kind, and should not be kept singly. Yes, if you spend hours and hours with your glider every single day, he might seem to be perfectly happy. But even if he is, what happens if you suddenly can't be there all the time? If you had to be in the hospital for week, or unexpectedly go out of town, would there be anyone else who could give your glider the daily attention he needs?

蜜袋鼠在它们自然的环境之下活在一个像社会一样，就跟我们人一样。它们需要一个同类的半。对，如果你每一天都能陪它几个小时，它可能会过得没问题。可是，如果有一天你需要出门，需要离家的时候，那谁来代替你的位子？

Think about it this way. Imagine that you are being taken to another planet, to live there for the rest of your life. You will never again return to earth. You won't even be able to communicate with another human being, let alone see or touch one. The aliens from this planet are very friendly and caring and promise to take good care of you and spend lots of time with you every day, and provide for all your needs.

你想一下，假如你被外星人带到另一个世界去，永远都不能回家，永远都要呆在那里，永远都只是你自己一个人。虽然说那些外星人对你很好，你要什么给你什么，还陪伴着你。。。

Can you honestly say you could be happy there without the companionship of another human? For the rest of your life? Humans also have a high need for companionship of their own kind, so it really shouldn't be that difficult for us to understand this same need in gliders, should it?

你能够真诚的说你会开心吗？永远都那么开心？人都很需要跟他们同类的陪伴，蜜袋鼠也一样。应该不时很难明百吧。

Don't buy one glider to save yourself money. If you want to save money, sugar gliders isn't meant for you at all.

不要为了省钱所以才买一只。如果你想省钱的话，蜜袋鼠不适合你。

Remember, having two won't prevent them from bonding with you, and in fact will reduce their stress level so they can bond with you better. And you can't hug, play, accompany them they way another sugar glider can. Two won't cost any more to take care of than one, they're just as easy to carry around with you, and they're twice as much fun. And if you can't be with them for any reason, they still have each other.

记得，两只不会影响你们之间的感情，更可能的是，有两只的话，它们会更容易地接受你。还有，你不能像另一只蜜袋鼠来更你的蜜袋鼠玩，抱，陪。。。两只也没有贵到哪里去，也一样容易地带来带去，而且还是双倍的好玩。最好的一点就是，如果万一你没空陪它们，它们还是会有对方。

Suggie Foods

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All of these are ready stock.

HPW Diet

Read more about HPW here.

This portion makes one batch of HPW™ and should last one glider approximately 3 - 4 months.

The benefits of this diet include less odor and healthier gliders with beautiful coats.

Premium Sugar Glider Diet

This balanced, highly nutritional and diversified Sugar glider food was developed with the help of animal nutritionalists and veterinarians. Contains a higher protein level (40.18%) then any other commercially marketed glider food. Premium Sugar glider diet, also has a multitude of healthy and diverse ingredients such as apple, blueberry, raspberry, honey, Pure Bee pollen, along with eucalyptus. No added preservatives or colours.

PREMIUM DIET CHECKLIST
• 40.18% Protein.... Higher than all other Glider Diets on the market.
• A diet approved by Glider Breeders and Veterinarians nation wide.
• Nutritionally complete for Joey age to adult Sugar gliders.
• Consistent nutritional value throughout every food pellet.
• No added colours, flavours or preservatives.

Some of the diversified ingredients in Premium Sugar Glider Diet.

Ingredients:
Soybean Meal, Apple, Beet Pulp, Blood Meal, Ground Roasted Soybeans, Blueberries, Broccoli, Honey, Raspberries, Bee Pollen, Cane Molasses, Corn Gulten Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Mono Di-Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Eucalyptus, Yeast Culture, L. Acidophilus, S. Faecium, S. Cerevisiae, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Colbolt Proteinate, Thiamine Monoitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin C Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hcl, Dehy Alfalfa Meal, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement.

Information about the Vitamins & Minerals in this food

Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (Min) 40.18%
Crude Fat (Min)1.67%
Salt (Max) 1.4%
Crude Fibre (Max) 3.6 %
Moisture (Max) 13.5%
Calcium (Min) 1.83%
Calcium (Max) 2.3 %
Phosphorous (Min) 1.16%
Vitamin A (Min) 10,000 Iu/Lb

Product of USA

Gliderade

Gliderade nectar is enriched with important elements that Sugar Gliders need to sustain their high energy level. In nature gliders consume large quantities of nectar. They have a great need for carbohydrates because of their high metabolism. Gliderade provides these important elements.

• Gliderade provides high carbohydrates
• Easily assimilated double cracked bee pollen
• Mixes with water 5 to 1 ratio
• Important for lactating females

Blueberry flavouring gliders love!

Ingredients:
Sucrose, soya protein isolate,whole wheat flour, dried whey, xanthan gum, corn gluten meal, dehydrated alfalfa, dicalcium phospate, dried brewers yeast, calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, bee pollen, corn oil, artificial blueberry flavoring, methionine, salt, spirulina, beta carodene, canthaxanthin, propolis, choline chloride, ascorbic acid, (vitamin c), niacin, vitamin e acetate, magnesium oxide, potassium chloride, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, vitamin a acetate, calcium pantothenate, d-activated animal sterol, (source of vitamin d3), copper sulfate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (msbc vitamin k), thiamine, pyridoxine, riboflavin, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, (vitamin b-12), biotin, sodium selenite.

Product of USA

Wodent Wheel

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Pre-order only!

Wodent Wheel is the only exercise wheel recommended and approved by the ASPCA during their Seal of Approval program (1999-2006).

Wodent Wheel Senior
11" diameter, 3.5" wide, 2.6" "mouse-hole shaped" entry holes. Overall height 12.3".
Best for sugar gliders, rats, squirrels, large hamsters and small hedgehogs.

Rodents are attracted to the wheel's entry holes - which also offer a really nifty effect when watching them run. Hamsters avoid broken legs and strangulations. Sugar gliders go absolutely nuts on these wheels. Even rats love running since they don't get their feet hurt and their tails whacked by unsafe axle supports. The semi-enclosed design and the solid rear wall also makes rodents, who are natural "wall-huggers," feel much safer as they run.

Wodent Wheels are easily disassembled for cleaning and are constructed of tough, safe plastic with a stable base of heavy-gauge painted (baked-on powder coated) steel. Wodent Wheels are low cost, much safer and quieter than conventional wire exercise wheels, and have a clean, simple design using recycled and recyclable plastics. If they aren't being attacked by chewers, with a little care Wodent Wheels will last for years.

Wodent Wheels are not recommended for gerbils and chinchillas with chewing problems.

Why Wodent Wheel?
Simply because other wheels aren't safe for sugar gliders because of their long prehensile tail.

Wodent Wheel Senior: RM110 each, shipping to Kuching included.

Male or Female?

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男或女？

Males 男

Males have sent glands located on their neck, chest, anus, and forehead, used to mark their territory. The smell is faint and hardly noticeable when the glider is in a clean habitat, on a good diet, and in good health.
男性的腺体位于他们的颈部，胸部，肛门，以及额头，用来标志其领土。在一个干净的栖息地，在一个良好的饮食和身体健康的蜜袋鼠，那个气味是微弱的。

Chest glands and scrotum. DO NOT PICK UP SUGAR GLIDERS LIKE THIS.

Unneutered adult males can be identified by the presence of a bald spot, on its forehead, and the chest gland can also be seen. Upon having a male fixed the fur will grow back.
还没接受绝育手术的成年男蜜袋鼠在前额会出现秃斑，以及胸腺也可以看到。当男蜜袋鼠动了决议手术，皮草将增长。

Bald spot on head.

The Male has a bifurcated penis which means it is divided in two, and can sometimes be seen protruding from it's bottom.
男性的阴茎有分叉，这意味着它分成两部分，有时可能会看到从它突出的底线。

The penis.

Males can be identified by the presence of a scrotum, on babies will look like a little wart.
公蜜袋鼠可以通过阴囊的存在来确定，在男婴儿会看起来像一个小疣。

Males mature between 4 to 12 months of age, generally when their bald spot appears, that is a sign they are maturing.
男蜜袋鼠大概在4至12个月大成熟，通常当他们的秃斑出现，他们是成熟的。

Females 女

Females can be identified by the pouch opening on her abdomen where you should expect to see a belly button.
女蜜袋鼠跟袋鼠一样有个袋子。

Females have a cycle of 29 days.
母蜜袋鼠每29天会发情期一次。

Females will mature between 6 to 18 months of age, depending on her conditions and diet. The younger the female, the higher risk of neglected babies.
母蜜袋鼠在6到18个月会成熟。越小成熟的母蜜袋鼠有很大的可能性会排斥孩子。

Females will usually breed until they are between 5-8 years of age. Some may breed longer.
母蜜袋鼠通常会交配繁殖到它们5-8岁。

Females normally have 1 to 2 babies in pouch at a time. However they can have up to 4 joeys at a time, due to the amount of nipples in the pouch.
女性通常在一个时间会有1至2婴儿在袋子里。不过，他们最多一次过可有4个宝宝，由于袋子里乳头的数量。

Bonding Pouches!

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Bonding pouches made from fleece to ensure that your sugar gliders are warm and safe from loose threads. It has an additional compartment on the back to store treats or other necessities for your babies. The bonding pouch also has a netted window so that your sugar gliders can see the world with no risk of escaping.

There are various different patterns and solid colors to choose from.

Here are some glider videos...

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to keep y'all entertained!

Sugar glider walking on a tightrope - check out their balancing skills!

Sugar gliders being protective - remember, they do NOT like light.

Jogging with gliders - a great bonding technique because they used to ride on their parents backs when they are young so riding on your back will infuse a deep bond with them. However, make sure that they are already somewhat bonded with you (so that they do not run away) and make sure you are in a safe environment (in case they DO get off you).

Glider Care Sheet

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Source: Internet.

So, you have decided to take the leap and purchase one or two sugar gliders. Here is a care sheet for you to print out for quick references.

I. Handling

Sugar Gliders are fragile creatures but they can be easily handled. Make sure that the Sugar Glider is used to being held and does not nip before you let a child handle them. Sugar Gliders are nocturnal making them easier to handle early in the mornings just before they go to sleep or before they normally get up at night. If you work with them daily they will become familiar with your scent and become more trusting. Soon they will become your best friend. They love to be cuddled and pet. You can carry them around the house in a loose shirt pocket or on a shoulder. Make sure they have a place to crawl into if they feel insecure or just need to rest. It has been suggested that you can carry your Sugar Glider around in your pants pockets. I would strongly advise against this. You may forget about them and sit down wrong, seriously injuring your pet.

II. HOUSING

A. Cage requirements
Before you buy any cage, you should consider the following: food placement, bedding, shelter, and exercise area. Make sure food holders are large enough to keep food in but too small for your pet to sit in and possibly soil the food as they eat. Always replace perishable items on a daily basis as spoiled food attracts bugs and can make your pet ill. Sugar Gliders also need a nest box to sleep in during the day and protect them from the sun. This is important since prolonged exposure to sunlight can kill a Sugar Glider. If you mount the nest box up high in the cage, make sure there is room for your pet to climb on top of it. It is possible for them to tear their thin gliding membrane by rubbing their elbows on the roof. For good bedding materials, choose dry moss, cotton, leaves from a live branch, or even wood shavings. Whatever you use, make sure that it is natural and doesn't pose a threat to your pet. Your Sugar Glider should have a cage that will allow plenty of room for exercise. The wire spacing should be no more than 1"x1/2" wide. This is to keep babies in. Over-all the cage should be at least 20"x20"x36". There should be a wire bottom to allow droppings to fall through. Keep them away from drafts or heating/air-conditioning vents to prevent them from catching colds. The best temperature range is 60-90 degrees F. If you have a door on the cage that lifts open, make sure you put a latch on it. Your pet will figure out how to open it and so can little children.

B. Climb/play things
Sugar Gliders have a natural need to climb and chew on live tree branches. They are useful for exercise and keeping their nails trimmed. Be careful which branches you choose. Toxic branches include Almond, Apricot, Black Walnut, Cherry, and Peach. You can go to your local pet store and find bird toys or other small animal toys that your pet can climb, push, or carry around. For the best reaction, place new things high in the cage. Do not use cloth materials. They may eat loose threads or become entangled in them.

IV. NUTRITION

A. Nutritional requirements
Gliders require a solid 75% fruit/vegetable and 25% protein diet. You need to keep their fat intake to a minimum. It can result in health problems later on and in any babies. Canned fruit is NOT an option because it contains preservatives and refined sugar which are harmful.

B. Suggested food items
Sugar Gliders are fond of many different types of food. Some that they particularly enjoy, but are not limited to, are as follows: Apples, applesauce (baby food formula only, it contains vitamins), apricots, bananas, berries, bread, cantaloupe, carrots, cherries, corn, dates, dried fruit, eggs (boiled/scrambled), figs, grapes, honey, honeydew, insects (mealworms, crickets), meats (low fat turkey, boiled and skinless chicken, & feeder mice), melons, papaya, peaches (NOT the pits, they are toxic), pears, pineapple, plums, pure fruit juices, raisins, strawberries, and sweet potatoes.

C. Feeding times
Whatever works, really. Some says that feeding them early in the morning and once at night is preferred while others will tell you that leaving food out for them all day long is better, however, make sure you clean out their bowls after 12 hours to ensure that they do not eat rotten food! If your gliders seem hungry after feeding, try to feed them a small amount in the morning or give them more in the evening. Remember to leave fresh water out for them AT ALL TIMES!

DO NOT GIVE your Sugar Glider CHOCOLATE!! As with other animals, during digestion a toxin can be created. It may be harmful to Sugar Gliders as well, and certainly not worth the risk!

V. BONDING

A. Welcome home
So you decided to get a Sugar Glider and have just brought them home, now what? Where do you begin? Everything is going to be strange and new to your Sugar Glider. He has just been whisked away from everything he knew and thrown into a brand new situation. Keeping this in mind, I would suggest you place them in their new house/cage and let them alone for a day. They will have to become used to all of the new sounds, sights, smells, and food that are now part of their home. During this time, it is recommended you try to hand feed your pet some treats he may enjoy (i.e. grapes, nuts or other things). This will help him get used to seeing your face. Make sure only one person handles them for the first few days. Then, when the Sugar Glider is more relaxed, introduce new members of the care taking family. You can even play games by letting your Sugar Glider jump to each person. At this point, the bonding process has begun.

B. The bonding process
Bonding with your Sugar Glider is the easiest part of owning one. It takes some time so be patient and do not force anything. The time frame for bonding can take anywhere from immediately to a few months. One thing I found that helps is to carry your new pet around in a shirt pocket all day. You can give small treats to help speed things up (called "Pocket Training"). During the day you can pet and bond with your Sugar Glider even if he is asleep. He will get used to your scent and touch at the same time. If you do carry him in your shirt pocket be careful not to lean against anything that could possibly injure your pet. Sugar Gliders tend to bond closer to their main caretaker. They can and will accept other people but tend to stay with their main handler. Mine have allowed me to hand them over to someone else and as soon as I started walking away, they jumped right back to me. I have even noticed that mine will react differently depending on the mood I'm in. They seem to be able to sense how I'm feeling. When I have been upset, they tend to stay in my shirt more than normal, occasionally coming out to get me to play. When I'm sad, they come up and tend to want to love on me and let me pet them more. If I am anxious about another person, they do not want to go to that person. I'm not sure if this is true of all Sugar Gliders, but mine seem to know what kind of mood I'm in and how to cheer me up.

C. Training
Yes, you can train your Sugar Glider in a couple different ways, to a certain extent. First of all, decide if you want a pet that stays on you at all times or, one that will freely roam your house. Once you have made this decision, you can begin training. If you want a personal Glider, you need to teach them to stay on your person. As you carry them around they may jump off. Gently pick them up and put them back on you or in a pocket until they settle down. It is ok to let them jump from person to person but not on the floor where they can run away from you. If you want one as a house pet, start in one small room and let him explore. Try to lure him back with treats and then let him continue to check out the room. After you have mastered the small room and feel comfortable calling him back, move on to a larger area. After awhile your pet will run off and explore, climb curtains, jump on you, and then take off again to play! I do not suggest in any way that these animals should have complete freedom in your house. They do need to be SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES when out of their cage.

NOTE: Make sure that your toilet lid and any other water holding devise is closed! We are aware of some Sugar Gliders that have drowned in an open toilet by jumping in and not being able to get out!

VI. HEALTH

A. Symptoms Of An Ill Or Hurt Glider
1. Lack of appetite
2. Lethargy
3. Excessive coughing/sneezing
4. Vomiting or diarrhea
5. Difficulty breathing
6. Dragging hind legs
7. Loss of fur
8. Elevated or lowered temperature

B. Breeding
Sexual maturity varies from Sugar Glider to Sugar Glider and it seems to manifest around 7-15 months of age with some waiting up to 2 years. In the wild, the sexual maturity is approximately 12 months with the females maturing first. One sign on the male that he may be ready is the appearance of the typical bald spot on the top of his head followed by a balding spot on the center of their chest or by the display of the penis for long periods of time.

蜜袋鼯

2009-09-22T14:42:00.002+08:00

BML Diet

2009-09-18T12:41:00.007+08:00

BML Diet is no longer recommended by Honey Gliders.

For more information, click here.

Sugar Glider Information by rcems629

2009-09-18T11:55:00.001+08:00

HPW Diet

2009-09-10T20:05:00.003+08:00

Ingredients
2 cups warm water
1-1/2 cup honey
3 eggs
1/4c High Protein Wombaroo Powder
1 tablespoon bee pollen

Instructions
Cook eggs, set aside.

In large bowl mix water and honey. Stir until honey is dissolved.

Add in HPW powder, mix well.

Add eggs into blender, bee pollen and 1/2 to 1 cup HPW liquid. Blend for two minutes.

Add in additional liquid and blend for another two minutes.

Pour into a freezer safe bowl with an airtight lid. Keep in freezer. Will freeze to the consistency of ice cream.

Feeding instructions
1-1/2 teaspoons of HPW per glider
1 TABLEspoon of mixed fruits
1 TABLEspoon of mixed veggies
Mealies for treats

NOTE: If you have a breeding pair or nursing female increase the amount of HPW powder to 1/2cup

Extra Advice

1. Feed in the evening close to the time your gliders wake up. Remove the food in the morning, so your gliders don't try to snack on the leftovers during the day (you don't want them eating fruits and vegetables that have been sitting out all night).

2. You can cook the eggs in the microwave - it's faster and less cleanup. Just make sure to use a tall plastic cup and mix the eggs up really well. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until they're done.

3. The final HPW Diet mixture will be runny and a bit foamy at the top. This is normal.

4. If you have two gliders, double the recipe to 1 TBSP HPW, 2 TBSP fruits, & 2 TBSP veggies.

5. The calcium:phosphorous ratio of HPW is 1.29:1. Try to select fruits and vegetables that will keep the overall ratio of the complete diet at 1.5-2:1.

6. If using frozen fruits and vegetables, I recommend thawing them in the microwave, cutting them up into small pieces, then mixing the HPW mixture in with them. The HPW will thaw quickly when you mix it in. HPW mixture does NOT need to be microwaved.

6. Australian bee pollen is different from American bee pollen. Australian bee pollen as this is what the sugar gliders eat in the wild.

7. If you are doubling the amount of HPW powder for a nursing female, it is ok to have the other cage-mates eating the same batch.

8. Gliders are messy with their food. Try putting their food dish inside of a "glider kitchen". This can be a plastic igloo on top of a plate or an upside-down plastic container with a hole in the side. This will help keep the mess and the cage smell down and make cleaning the cage MUCH easier.

9. If you need to feed your gliders a few hours early, prepare the diet without thawing the fruits and vegetables. It should be thawed out by the time they wake up.

10. High Protein Wombaroo Diet is one of the approved sugar glider diets designed to be fed as a main course.

11. HPW is designed to be a complete diet when following the feeding instructions above. A dry staple food is not required to supplement this diet, but can be used during the day in case your sugar gliders wake up and need a snack.

Before Bringing Your Glider Home...

2009-09-09T08:55:00.008+08:00

Here's what you must have:

Lots of time & love for your glider/s
A big and spacious cage (3ft x 2ft x 2ft -- or larger -- is recommended with 1/2 inch wire spacings, however, keep in mind that the taller it is, the better. Since we don't have large cages here that fit the specifications, you can always choose to DIY or you can also choose to buy from Honey Gliders)
Bonding pouch (you can leave the bonding pouch inside the cage so that your glider will get used to it, and will even sleep in it - this way you can save yourself the hassle of putting your glider into the bonding pouch before your glider is tame)
Food bowl
Water bowl (you can choose to use a water bottle, but make sure your glider knows how to drink from water bottle)
Staple food for your gliders (I use Premium Sugar Glider Diet - I will be selling them too)

Here's what you should have:

Wodent wheel (normal hamster wheels are NOT recommended at all because sugar gliders may hurt themselves if their tail gets caught in the wire spacings)
Accessories and toys for the cage
Treats (meal worms or super worms are great as treats, so are fruits, but make sure you do proper research on their diet because there are some foods which are fatal to them if consumed like garlic and seeds)

Booking & Reservation for Joeys

2009-09-09T08:51:00.013+08:00

I am a breeder, not a supplier, nor do I get my gliders from suppliers, therefore they are not readily available.

Price
Individual
Male - RM400
Female - RM450

Conditions
You must be a dedicated owner as they can live up to 15 years. If you are unable to continue taking care of them any longer, you may return them to me or contact me for possible adopters.

Visitation
Please email for more information.

Services
Free delivery in Kuching only.

Booking
If you would like to make a booking, please email me at honeygliders (a) gmail.com and tell me about yourself. The deposit will be RM100 (individual), RM200 (pair), and if you cancel, only 50% will be refunded. Why I'm doing this isn't because I want to earn more, but because people usually buy on impulse. I'm trying to discourage this as I want to find the best homes I can for my gliders.

So please do your research extensively before emailing me. I will question you and I reserve the right to reject buyers if I think they are unfit.

Honey Gliders is Born!

2009-09-08T17:52:00.003+08:00

Hi everyone, this is my first post so I'll tell you a little about myself and how Honey Gliders came about.

I have been infatuated with sugar gliders ever since I laid my eyes on them some two years ago.... I did extensive research on the marsupials because I wanted to be sure that I will be the ideal owner for them -- and that they will be the ideal pets for me.

I suggest that you look them up (google - makes life easier :P and so do the links in my sidebar) and study them if you are interested in getting them as pets. But no worries, I shall be posting up glider care and the rest in a bit.

Okay, so, after two years, I've decided to take the plunge. I'm importing them into Kuching and becoming Kuching's first glider breeder.

Why did I decide to become a breeder?
It's because I have seen very few gliders in Kch and I think that these marvelous animals should be properly introduced to the public.

Why Honey Gliders?
Hmmm.. Well, because I read somewhere that sugar gliders are also known as honey gliders, I don't know how true it is but the name kinda stuck. Quite like how the name sugar bears came about, however, I will not be referring to my sugar gliders as honey gliders, because sugar gliders are sugar gliders. And when you think of honey, you think sweet and adorable -- that pretty much sums up bonded gliders. They are very sweet and super adorable, but only when they are properly bonded.

What is this blog for?
It is for my gliders and also for me to share what I've learnt through experience and research. :)

If you have any questions, do leave a comment or email me and I will answer you asap.