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Sugar gliders in Ireland?

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  • 01-06-2007 12:33pm
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    eth0_
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    A friend of mine is researching owning a sugar glider - are they legal to own in Ireland, if so, where can you buy one and roughly how much are they?


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    Our man in Havana
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    Yes you can legally own them - I have 5 & I belive I was one of the first people to bring them into the country about 7 years ago now.

    as for where you get them - thats not easy - its a case of looking to see if a breeder has any for sale - I am looking for more females to increase my coloney. I paid £300 (sterling) for my first pair so I tend to charge €300 a pair. They live a long time & are a life long commitement.


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    Shelli
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    Just wanted to add, that while they are a huge commitment and your really have to do you research on them, they are sooooo worth it!


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    eth0_
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    I am seeing conflicting stories as to how long you should spend with your glider each day to bond with them. Some say 2 hours, some say 6! How did you guys do it? Do you have to handle them a lot or is it ok to have them sit on your lap when you're watching tv or something like that?

    Also - how are Irish vets with these sorts of animals?


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    Our man in Havana
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    Not had to take any of mine to the vet (so far *touches wood*) I have to admit that mine are not really handled - they have a large cage & live as a colony - but to bond with a suggie you can put them into a bonding pouch all day long - I always carried a water bottle & some fruit in case they got peckish & have even wandered around tesco talking to my bag & saying SHUSHHHHHHH don't bark or crab etc! I got funny looks for talking to my bag but I don't care!

    John Bainbridge has seen gliders before & knew what they were when I casually said I owned them.

    A bonded pair can make the loveliest pets - the only down side is they are incontinant & will pee & poop when they need to - tiny amounts tho so no big deal. They are tiny so must not be allowed out unsupervised etc & they love wodent wheels. & they adore yougurt covered raisions for treats!


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