Sugar Glider Central

Posted: **Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:02 pm**

whenever i get my fingers close to my unneutered male suggie (his name is ollie) he nips at them and i don't know why

is this because he hasn't bonded with me? i find this hard to believe because i've had him for months now

is it because iused honey off of the fingers as a bonding activity?

is he just playing?

haha i'm kinda confused here please help

Posted: **Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:43 pm**

Patrick,
Unless you are planning to breed I strongly suggest that you get your Sugar Glider neutered. Neutering has been scientifically proven to decrease health problems and eliminate testicular cancer. It is also found to decrease aggression. My male was vicious, he would literally attack whenever you got near the cage-I've worked with him regardless and he is being neutered next week. I think I made a very responsible decision in choosing to neuter him. Continue to bond with him. Gliders also may bite because they are 'testing' to see if your hand is food or friend.

Posted: **Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:10 pm**

yep she is right also i have heard if he tries to bite you dont pull away or he will start to think he is the boss!but good luck with your suggie Thumbs%20Up

Posted: **Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:36 am**

i will love to help you with your problm how long have you had your joey and how offten do you take him out of his cage

Posted: **Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:37 pm**

I've had him for about three months now and I try to get him out of his cage everyday

Posted: **Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:04 am**

He is around the perfect age to be neutered, I would call your vet and set up an appointment. Neutering has been found to decrease illness, risks of testicular cancer and decrease aggression. Start with 'Licky Treats' as well, it should teach them that fingers are friends not food.