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Heating
#858388
10/27/09 04:17 PM
10/27/09 04:17 PM
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Ali
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Ali
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My gliders came with a heat rock and I've taken it out since reading about them on here. But now my gliders seem to hardly ever come out of their pouch. Is there a safe alternative to the heat rock that doesn't involve me having an insanely high heating bill for my entire house?
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Re: Heating
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#858391
10/27/09 04:24 PM
10/27/09 04:24 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 847 New Jersey
finnessa
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Do you see them come out at night at all? What do you keep your house temp at? Remember gliders are nocturnal so they don't venture out much during the day and if they are young they won't get up and stay up even at night for long periods of time. You could try adding fleece blankies in the pouch. Have you taken them in for a vet visit yet? Mine are around 4 months old and they will get up at night roam,eat,play,go back to sleep and repeat several times through the night and I barely see them at all during the day except for when I harrass them. Generally if you are comfy they are. I keep my house set at 70 degrees year round which seems to be average temp.
Mommy to MANY gliders 2 dogs 2 cats 3 turtles and 4 skin kids.
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Re: Heating
[Re: finnessa]
#858393
10/27/09 04:28 PM
10/27/09 04:28 PM
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Ali
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Ali
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Yes they come out around 8:30, but are hardly up before they're asleep again. I checked on them at about 2:30 am and they were still in their pouch and hadn't eaten anything else. They used to stay out and play a lot more when the heat rock was in there, that's what made me think it's a temperature issue.
I keep my house at about 70 degrees, but they're in the basement so I'm wondering if it's not warm enough for them?
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Re: Heating
[Re: finnessa]
#858396
10/27/09 04:32 PM
10/27/09 04:32 PM
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Ninja_Jack
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Mines at 72 but the room they are in has windows so I use a little heater that I plug into the wall at night when the temps drop. I just position it outside the cage, about 18-24 inches away, never allowing them the ability to be overheated or get a hold of the cord. I ran this heater last year and only saw a $20 increase in my heating bill/month. You could also try an oil heater? I dont know is this has any toxic capabilities towards gliders though. I ran one all winter last year day and night for my rabbits as well. I put it on a timer so it was off during the warmer day hours though. Mine dont wake up til 11. I associated this with the room they were in was super dark and they went off the timer for the fishtank when the moonlight lights came on so I moved them into a room where they have natural daylight now. They would be up for a few hours, they were groggy at first and just hung out..around 1230ish they got real active til about 4am, went back to sleep, and then back up around 6am until they called it a night around 730-8.
Last edited by Ninja_Jack; 10/27/09 04:33 PM.
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Re: Heating
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#858397
10/27/09 04:35 PM
10/27/09 04:35 PM
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finnessa
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you can get a thermometer to put down there. Like those digital ones people put outside that way you know for sure. you can get a space heater with the auto thermostat to shut off once it reaches destined temp. How old are they? Have you been to a vet to run tests and verify age? They are propably getting up more than you see and if they are young they may not appear to eat what they actually are. You can begin weighing them daily to ensure they are gaining weight.
Mommy to MANY gliders 2 dogs 2 cats 3 turtles and 4 skin kids.
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Re: Heating
[Re: finnessa]
#858399
10/27/09 04:38 PM
10/27/09 04:38 PM
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Ali
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Ali
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I haven't taken them to a vet to run tests and verify age, should I? I bought them from a pet store that is USDA certified, but it was kind of like (PPP) Perfect Pocket Pets, we didn't get to hold them before we bought them. I know, I was very naive! I'm not sure I could weigh them, they hardly let me hold them. And I'm wondering if a trip to the vet would just shock them?
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Re: Heating
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#858404
10/27/09 04:51 PM
10/27/09 04:51 PM
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finnessa
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They need to see a vet ASAP!! They could have a parasite or could be a lot younger than you were told. They should be vet checked regardless of where they came from. It helps establish a base line with your vet for the future visits as well as tests that can pick up anything that developed stress wise just from the new move.
Mommy to MANY gliders 2 dogs 2 cats 3 turtles and 4 skin kids.
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Re: Heating
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#858405
10/27/09 04:53 PM
10/27/09 04:53 PM
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Ali
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Ali
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Okay, so give me tips on the vet visit... I can easily get them there in the pouch, but how is a vet going to examine them without getting bit? What should I take with me to help?
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Re: Heating
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#858409
10/27/09 05:00 PM
10/27/09 05:00 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,843 Lisle, Illinois
SugareeErin
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A large fleece square is helpful to handle them and for them to sit on instead of the cold talble. Your vet may have towels or something on hand to use as well.
Sugaree Gliders Simba, Nala, Rain, Snow & Sugaree Shadowdancer, Sugar Magnolia, Sunshine Daydream, Winter, Twinkle, Twilight, Everlette, Sparkle, Polar Bear, Indigo & Willow
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Re: Heating
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#858720
10/28/09 10:28 AM
10/28/09 10:28 AM
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Posts: 3,204 Sedona, AZ
ozzi
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I do not know the size of your basement but I use these and they are awesome and VERY inexpensive to use. Very safe, especially around children and pets. Heater Panels You can do a general search on line for Econo-Heat Heater Panels and there is a lot of info about them. Pat
Pat You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.....Unknown Rest in Peace our little sweet friends that have crossed over the "Rainbow Bridge". I miss you Boo-Boo, Lucy, BJ, and Fivel
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