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Do gliders have an undercoat? #1005275 09/16/10 02:49 AM 09/16/10 02:49 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 13,454 South Africa G Gizmogirl OP *Glideritis Anonymous*
Gizmogirl OP *Glideritis Anonymous* G Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 13,454 South Africa	I have noticed that my gliders fur looks "cracked". The air is pretty dry right now over here as we are in a change of season from winter to spring. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and if this could be the reason for the "cracked" fur. Do gliders get a thicker coat with fur underneath when it's cold? I am hoping Marz will come along to give some input. Casper & Liezl Gizzy, Boesman, Muchu, Kiamon, Sky & Boog www.sugarglider.co.za A glider's eyes have the power to speak a great language RIP Sugar 2009 & Kaida 2013

Re: Do gliders have an undercoat? [Re: Gizmogirl] #1005354 09/16/10 11:58 AM 09/16/10 11:58 AM
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JamieInWA Unregistered J	Not sure about the undercoat thing...but I know people have said that the glider's fur is more cracked with the season changes.

Re: Do gliders have an undercoat? [Re: Gizmogirl] #1005404 09/16/10 01:27 PM 09/16/10 01:27 PM
K Karen523 Unregistered
Karen523 Unregistered K	I think gliders do have an undercoat. Don't all Black Beauties have a black undercoat on their bellies? Mine do. The fur is blond but if you look down into the base of the fur, close to the skin, it's black.

Re: Do gliders have an undercoat? [Re: Gizmogirl] #1005415 09/16/10 01:37 PM 09/16/10 01:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 28,219 Washington D.C. Metro Area DCMuffin *Glideritis Anonymous*
DCMuffin *Glideritis Anonymous* Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 28,219 Washington D.C. Metro Area	Huh...interesting. Now I have to look more closely... Aimee & The Monkeys www.gliderchef.com www.thejumpinmonkey.com

Re: Do gliders have an undercoat? [Re: ] #1005497 09/16/10 04:40 PM 09/16/10 04:40 PM
L lovely1inred Unregistered
lovely1inred Unregistered L	Originally Posted By: Karen523 I think gliders do have an undercoat. Don't all Black Beauties have a black undercoat on their bellies? Mine do. The fur is blond but if you look down into the base of the fur, close to the skin, it's black. I think they have undercoat, but I have never heard that description to determine BB or not. Interesting!

Re: Do gliders have an undercoat? [Re: Gizmogirl] #1005653 09/16/10 11:08 PM 09/16/10 11:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 19,742 in my happy place S sugarlope *Glideritis Anonymous*
sugarlope *Glideritis Anonymous* S Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 19,742 in my happy place	We have had discussion here in the past about some peopl noticing their fur gets thicker during cold seasons as well. Last edited by sugarlope; 09/16/10 11:08 PM. ~Gretchen If we never loved, then maybe we would never feel pain. Love anyway. It's worth it.

Re: Do gliders have an undercoat? [Re: Gizmogirl] #1006246 09/18/10 07:45 AM 09/18/10 07:45 AM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 13,454 South Africa G Gizmogirl OP *Glideritis Anonymous*
Gizmogirl OP *Glideritis Anonymous* G Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 13,454 South Africa	Thank you Casper & Liezl Gizzy, Boesman, Muchu, Kiamon, Sky & Boog www.sugarglider.co.za A glider's eyes have the power to speak a great language RIP Sugar 2009 & Kaida 2013

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