Understanding your sugar glider takes time and patience. As you spend time with
your pet you will learn to recognize his preferences and personality traits.
Once you understand the basics of sugar glider behavior, you'll be able to
figure out how to satisfy his needs. The following is a list of some of the
most common behaviors and characteristics of sugar gliders.
Vocalizations
Sugar glider can make a variety of sounds, which are used to express their
emotions. Crabbing, barking and sneezing are the most common sounds. Crabbing
is a loud sound, similar to an electric pencil sharpener, that usually
indicates the glider is frightened or nervous. Short little barks coming from
your glider means that your little pet wants some attention and is usually
heard when gliders are housed alone. If you house your glider with another
glider, which is recommended, you may hear some sneezing type noises.
This usually occurs when gliders are competing for food.
In addition, gliders may chatter in the morning and may chirp when content.
Some gliders may even purr as another sign of contentment.
Behavior
Although usually calm and sweet pets, some gliders may bite and scratch. They
use the sharp claws on their back legs to try to get away. Some poorly
socialized or abused gliders may aggressively bite, resulting in a potentially
serious wound.
Sugar gliders are nocturnal creatures, which means they tend to be active at
night. For this reason, avoid housing your glider in your bedroom. They are
very active animals and can glide several feet by using their flaps of skin on
their sides.
Social Animals
Sugar gliders are sociable animals and should not be housed alone. It is better
to have two gliders to a cage to keep each other company. Gliders crave
companionship and love to play. When a glider is frightened, he will usually
stand on his hind legs and bare his teeth. Crabbing noises may be heard.
Happy and content gliders may hop from side to side or hop around the cage.
Scents
Like many other animals, sugar gliders have their own unique odor, which may
smell a little like sweet musk. The male glider will use the scent gland on top
of his head, chest and genital area to rub scent on objects in his cage. The
head scent gland looks like a wound or scab but is actually normal. Female
gliders have scent glands in their marsupial pouch and genital area.
By learning all you can about the normal behaviors of sugar gliders, you will
be better able to provide a safe and comfortable home for your pet. And, this
understanding will help you and your glider develop a closer relationship.
Reference:
http://www.petplace.com/small-mammals/understanding-your-sugar-glider/page1.aspx
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