VERY O.T. (not fish related!)

emonemo420

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does anyone know a registered breeder of sugar gliders? or a place to get one? i was introduced to em and the wife and i really want one but cant find ne one around here...most places are like a 4 hour drive and i dont wanna pay an extra 200 to ship!.... (they are illegal in pa so dont try and tell me u know someone in philly) thanks!
 
Sugar gliders are freaking awsome. I really wanted to get one in the past, just never had the space or time. They require tons of attention and care though and I'm a bit busy as well.

Where is this NanoGurl? When I was looking into Gliders I could have sworn there was a breeder near Bear, DE. Not sure where that contact info went though. Sorry.
 
There is a breeder somewhere near here. I know she would come in to the petstore I work at as a meeting place of the new sugar owner. She also would being the baby in occasionally, which was adorable. At one point there was a contact card in our desk, not sure if its still there, but when I'm in on sunday I'll check for you.
 
Have you looked into the size of the habitat they require? You couldn't just let them roam around the house safely. One of my fears was finding one in one of my fish tanks.

Also isn't there a chance you'll be moving in the next couple of years? It makes it a bit more difficult to find a place to live when you have a pet. I had to cross out have of the apartment complexes near Newark because I would be bringing pets with me.

If you do get one, I would love to see it one day.
 
There habitat is simple...u could use a large bird cage but they recommend a cage specifically for them...I found one on craigslist for 30 but it was sold already.... the hardest part is feeding since they need fresh fruit n meal worms but I had an iguana so I'm used to fresh human foods for em......the biggest issue is they aren't cheap and aren't easy to get...and u really need atleast 2... but ill keep everyone posted since everyone seems fascinated by them
 
Fresh meal worms is easy. I have a little container of them under one of my fish tanks that they multiply in. About once a year I neglect it a little bit and there numbers decline, so I have to hit up a store for some new ones.

Keeping a critter that eats fresh fruit would be good for me. Keep me from filling my cart with potato chips and putting something a little healthier in there. When I had my bearded dragon I hate a lot more Romaine lettuce they I normally would because I always had the stuff around for the lizard.

I don't know how large your space is in base housing I was just thinking of where I would put it here and how I couldn't fit one in my old housing situation when I was thinking about getting one.

Since I've started specializing in reef tanks the diversity of animals at my house isn't the same. I miss having animals I can handle. All I have now is my little gecko.
 
exactly.....fish tanks get old as u have nothing to hold n play with... its been a mess for me trying to find a place or breeder...all i got are these random people online...and they all want me to go through an application process and interviews n crap...im not gonna let the thing go into the wild nor am i gonna let it live in a ten gallon just give me one and get it over with!!!!...so yea i got a few people that are interested in getting one as well....but i dont live in the dorms ne more i live in a 1 bedroom apt with the wife thats actually kinda big for 1 bedroom...i have plenty of room for him/her...especially if i sell this tank...but as soon as i get one (1-2 weeks ideally) ill post pics and let everyone know how he's doing since everyone seems so interested!
 
"and they all want me to go through an application process and interviews n crap...im not gonna let the thing go into the wild nor am i gonna let it live in a ten gallon just give me one and get it over with!!!!..."

Are you saying you would rather buy an animal from someone that doesn't care about it's health saftey and future? They don't know that you won't let it go and many people have, so they have to be carefull.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12217923#post12217923 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by emonemo420
exactly.....fish tanks get old as u have nothing to hold n play with...

Get a cat, they are a lot cheaper, easier to deal with/feed and care for plus they'll give you more attention then a sugar glider any day. Mine is more like a dog or a little kid, doesn't leave me alone sometimes, very personable.

I agree with going thru the process, your finding out that the owners really care for their pets and they are finding that the future potential owners care the same.

A while back I saw a sugar glider for sale at the pet kare in pencater plaza, right down the street from Premium Aquatics. I think it was $200 for it. It was a cool little thing, but I'd hate to have animals caged up. Maybe you can call them though and see if they can get anymore in since they've had one before.
 
I definately would not recommend getting a large bird cage as their home. Yes they indeed need a large area for a cage since they are very active critters.
But you see, the big bird cages are designed for larger birds, such as lorikeets, macaws, and cockatoos. The problem is, as the cage gets bigger, the spacing inbetween the bars gets bigger as well.

Sugar gliders, especially young, are quite small, and could squeeze through the larger bird cages with ease. And then once they get bigger you run the risk of them not being able to squeeze all the way through and get their head stuck between the bars. I would definately recommend getting a specialized cage for them, even if it does cost a little more, they usually come with locks. My friend lost his glider because he forgot to lock the cage and it was able to open it, got out, and the cat got it.
Did you get my pm btw? Sorry bout not having luck with finding the breeders info.
 
pardon my wording...i agree with the process i just hate doing it.... but in the end its a process that needs followed... so srry about that...didnt mean to set ne one off on a rage... and as far a cat i wouldnt mind getting one but the gf dosent really like em and i have to pay a deposit and an extra 20 bucks a month for one so thats kinda out... but yes i got ur pm RBTA...its kool no biggy ill find one when the time is right.
 
oh n i called pet kare..they occasionally get em if they come across them buts rare..its kinda a hit and miss and she said she would have to charge me extra to find one for me...what is up with these little guys/girls they are like buying crack..gotta get lucky and know the right people lol
 
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