About Whiskey & Pickle |
- Status: Adopted!
- Species: Sugar Glider
- Rescue ID: 16-whiskeypickle
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~~Coutesy listing: I have 2 sugar gliders who need a new home. I am looking for someone who has sugar glider experience. I initially rescued them from a shelter, after they had been abandoned. I have spent the year with them, making sure they were healthy and had a good home. I realize that because of their nocturnal lifestyle, I am not the best home for them. Whiskey is an older male - not sure the age, but he is a mature male and has been neutered. He is a bit aloof, but friendly, as far as sugar gliders go. He does not like to be handled, but seems to enjoy being petted and hand-fed his treats.
Pickle is a younger male and was immature when I got him, but seems to have already been neutered. Pickle is more friendly and curious. He likes to climb aboard my hand and munch on his treats from there. I believe with more attention he would be a very friendly critter. FMI please contact Cindy at: scattracker@yahoo.com
They have a very diverse and complete diet. I feed them HPW diet, various protein sources (chicken, turkey, eggs, worms, crickets, etc) and a helping of fruits and veggies. They also enjoy an assortment of sugar glider treats (acacia gum jelly, yogurt chips, graham crackers, shredded mozzarella cheese, etc).
I have a very large enclosure for them, which could possibly come with them. It is a about 5 feet tall, 3 feet wide. They have some standard cage "furniture" but I mix it up occasionally with branches, ramps, hideaways, and toys. I think this kind of enrichment is important.
I am NOT looking for a "rehoming fee." However, I want them to have a good home with someone who is a bit more of a night owl than I am. (They typically wake up at around 9:45 and are awake all night.) They will require some patience and a gentle, quiet, loving environment.