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Re: NIBBLING OR ???
[Re: Undisputed81]
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07/15/14 11:31 AM
07/15/14 11:31 AM
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dinah505
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more than likely he is tasting or he wants something make sure you talk to him before you put your hand in his pouch so you don't startle him
Dinah Mom to Boo. Critter ,Professor Nippy,Beautiful AKA BO ,Tweety,Ula.Kiah, and Bratty Daphne Glide Free Audrey
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Re: NIBBLING OR ???
[Re: Undisputed81]
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07/15/14 11:36 AM
07/15/14 11:36 AM
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glideNswim
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I would say this is normal. Its all part of bonding with them. Even the gliders I've had for a year will give me a test nip here and there. When it cones to nipsx take it. The more you draw back then more they learn that, biting is the behavior to make you go away. Crabbing in the pouch is something were dealing with one of our newest gliders. He is the first to crab when you even get close to his pouch. We have been giving him yogurt drops throughout the day. We sit our fingers at the tip of the pouch holding the drop. He will crab and then take the drop. We have been doing this for over a week and his crabbing has dramatically reduced when he is in his pouch. Definitely a technique I reccomend. Just have to show him you're not a threat. Remember you're building trust and its only been 4 days and if you gave him his reccomended space for 2 days its really only been 2 days. Do you have a tent for tent time?
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Re: NIBBLING OR ???
[Re: Undisputed81]
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07/15/14 12:12 PM
07/15/14 12:12 PM
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yiyo
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The nipping is normal. Gliders are natural sap suckers so in the wild when they lick something and there's no sap that comes out, they bite down to get more sap. In this case, you're the tree. They'll eventually learn that they're not going to get any sap out of you As for the crabbiness when in the pouch - he's likely just startled when you're putting your hand in there. Or he doesn't appreciate his sleep being disturbed....lol. This also may subside in time. But, if not, you could try an open environment pouch to make him more comfortable and able to see what's coming at him easier. The barking at night is likely him calling for other gliders. If he was just taken from his parents, or a colony, he's probably trying to find them. Are you planning to get him a buddy?
Alyssa
"Moving on is a simple thing, what it leaves behind is hard."
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Re: NIBBLING OR ???
[Re: yiyo]
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07/15/14 12:20 PM
07/15/14 12:20 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 58 tampa, fl
Undisputed81
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tampa, fl
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Actually, we got two a male and female at the same time.. from different breeders one 8 weeks oop and one 10 weeks oop. they are in seperate cages in same room as their wellness vet visit is thrusday.( and his pre neuter exam) figured since they both need to be checked , if one has parasites then both can be treated at same time. ( they seem very healthy )
Last edited by Undisputed81; 07/15/14 12:21 PM.
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Re: NIBBLING OR ???
[Re: Undisputed81]
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07/15/14 02:21 PM
07/15/14 02:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 5,138 Lutz Florida
CandyOtte
Serious Glideritis
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Lutz Florida
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Congratulations on your new babies.
When you see that he is about to bite a sharp Psssstt sound will usually stop him before he chomps down and will let him know it is not acceptable behavior.
Also make sure you are not using soaps or lotions that are 'fruit flavored' as gliders may think your hands are something yummy to munch on.
They do outgrow the nipping stage pretty quickly though.
Candy Otte & the Glider Kids Sassy, Corky, Mehitabel & Missy Wacco, Yacco, & Dot Mindy, Kanobles, Elmo, & Chipper http://www.gliderkids-diet.comCandyOtte@aol.com
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Re: NIBBLING OR ???
[Re: Undisputed81]
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07/22/14 07:46 PM
07/22/14 07:46 PM
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Kesha
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Posts: 194
Georgia
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That's normal. Some gliders don't like it when you stick your fingers in the cage or pouch. I read in a glider book, your fingers look like big scary things coming at them. I usually curl my fingers up and let them crawl out on the back of my hand. This is less threatening. I definitely wouldn't stick my fingers inside their pouch because again your fingers are scary looking to a small glider. Once they bond with you and start to trust you, you may be able to get away with this. I have two sets of gliders. One set will let me stick my hand in their pouch and the other set will nibble and sometimes bite to draw blood. Different gliders have different personalities. They are so much fun!! Enjoy your new baby. It's normal for your baby to crab a little initially. Put a piece of cloth in your shirt for a few hours to get your scent on it and then put it in the glider's pouch. He will learn your scent and start to bond with you.
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