First off...I am leaving in all my original info...but this is something I replied to on a similar post a bit back:
If you (speaking generally about anyone...not you...lol) have fleas in your home...it is best to keep other animals away from your gliders and treat the animals in your home ASAP. If a glider eats fleas, which is what would happen IF a glider has fleas on them, they would groom the fleas off and can eat them...and fleas cause tapeworm in gliders.
Tapeworm can be tested by a fecal by your vet, and the meds I was prescribed for my rescue girl whom acually came to me with tapeworm was just a three day dose of some chalky looking liquid the vet prescribed her. We did a re-test a couple weeks after she was off the meds and it was all gone! If she would have tested positive...meds would have been administered again of course.
I noticed she was very thin, boney in the backbone...when her test came back positive...not much surprise. You can also watch the poo for signs of worms...but I did not see any...so you never know.
Tapeworm is not common in gliders, however is easy to diagnose and treat. If left untreated...you could have SERIOUS issues and ultimitely death as the tapeworm is stealing nutrients and food the glider takes in, so always watch to the signs if you have had fleas in your home...and if you are visiting with a friend at thier house...before bringing your gliders...might be wise to make sure they are flea-free before bringing your suggies.
It (tapeworm) can not be passed between gliders...it is aquired through gliders eating fleas or raw meat.
So...Gliders do not get fleas really, no...but fleas are still cause for concern and can cause a threat to gliders.
Hope that helps everyone!
***As for using flea products on gliders...seriously dangerous....treat all other animals...wash hands I would say a few times before coming in contact with your gliders...for a few days after applying drops to other pets, wash hands BEFORE handing gliders still, and NO products should be used on gliders. They could become seriously ill, develop some sort of condition from the chemicals, or even die. NOT WORTH IT!
DO NOT use Tea Tree Oil...it is extremely hazardous the animals like cats...I would NOT advise for use around gliders. As for natural remedies...Eucalyptus deters fleas...so load up your babies cage. They will love you for it and it will smell good and help protect them!
http://www.eucproducts.com/ GOOD LUCK GETTING RID OF THEM!!!