For those people, who may be wondering what they should not be feeding sugar gliders, this article may be of some help. Following is a list of some foods that people should never feed to these pets, as well as, some foods that many people may be feeding sugar gliders, but that are highly controversial. A great rule of thumb is that if people are unsure of whether to feed something to their sugar glider, then it would probably be best not to feed it to them at all. It comes down to the old adage, better safe than sorry.
Some foods that people should never feed their suggies include garlic, cheese, fried foods, chives, chocolate, coffee, raw eggs, leeks, processed meat, onions, millet,
tea, soda, scallions, raw meat, rhubarb, salt and soda. Other foods people should avoid feeding their gliders are sugar, milk, peanuts or various insects. They should also never feed them baby food that contains either garlic or onion and canned foods, as they contain salt and sugar. Some foods that sugar gliders can eat, but only in small quantities include dog food, iceberg lettuce, various nuts and sunflower seeds. As far as insects go, some are allowed and you should contact an exotic veterinarian to find out what kinds and how much to feed and when.
Although many sugar glider owners feed their pets tofu and soy products, many breeders do not like this idea as research has shown that tofu can adversely affect the animal's digestive system. Although these studies did not focus on sugar gliders, there is still controversy as to the effects of tofu upon the glider's digestive system, as well.
Grapes and raisins are other foods that many people commonly feed these pets. However, some breeders have found that there may be a connection between suggies eating these foods and kidney failure. This is true for other animals, as well.
Other foods, that people commonly feed their gliders, are fruit pits, fruit skins and fruit seeds. While there is controversy among some breeders as to whether people should remove the pits, skin and seeds from fruit before they feed them to these pets, there is no solid reason as to why. Most suggies will not eat the pits, skin and seeds anyway; however, it is always best to be safe and remove them.
Cat food is another food that people commonly feed their suggies. However, breeders insist that a diet of cat food can cause the gliders to have a vast array of health problems. Some of the health problems, that these pets could incur from eating cat food as their main diet, include lumpy jaw syndrome, intestinal blockage and even death.
In conclusion, the above foods are only a partial list of the foods that suggies should not eat. Again, if people are not sure whether or not they should feed something to their pet, they simply should not feed it to them. When in question, the best person to consult about the proper diet for sugar gliders is one's veterinarian.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets.
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Tricks You Can Teach Sugar Gliders
Teach Your Sugar Glider New Tricks!
So, you've gotten your sugar gliders home and want to teach them some tricks to show off to your friends? Well here's a good starting point. Sugar gliders love to jump, glide, somersault, swing and pretty much do anything that lets them be in the air which is in their nature.
The first step to teaching your sugar glider tricks is to bond with it. Try to be sure to have a few days off when you first receive your gliders. Keep them with you at all times for the first day or two. They have to adjust to their new surroundings, just like every other kind of pet, but because they are so small, they are easily frightened and need a safe place to run to. Spending time caring for and being gentle with them will help establish you as the safe place. Make sure that you don't act nervous around them, or they'll think they are the boss and training them goes right out the window. Once your gliders are acclimated to you, you can begin trying different treats. Finding a treat your sugar gliders really enjoy gives you a good reward to give them when they do something you want them to do.
An easy trick to try first is jumping to you from a tall spot in your house. Place your glider on a high shelf and hold a treat in your hand a reasonable distance away. Snap your fingers or call out to your glider to jump. It's a good idea to decide on the commands you want your glider to learn before you begin training. That way you can be consistent throughout the training period.
How long you spend training your sugar glider is dependent on a number of factors. For example, how old was the glider before you got it, how long do you spend with your glider everyday and are you trying to teach him to do something he normally does but on command? Answering these questions will help you determine how long it should take to teach your sugar glider tricks.
Remember, gliders can learn simple commands like "no", "get down" and "come", but will not be potty trained. That is just not in their nature. Training your sugar glider can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your training regimen and how much work you put into it. For some, they keep training their glider over and over again. The thinking behind this tactic is repetition keeps the training fresh and implanted in the mind of the glider.
However you decide to train your glider, remember to be consistent. Offer the treats for the same reasons. Don't give them a treat just because they're so adorable. Use it as a training tool to get them to do what you want, within reason of course. It will only make it that much harder to train your glider if you abuse this tactic.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
So, you've gotten your sugar gliders home and want to teach them some tricks to show off to your friends? Well here's a good starting point. Sugar gliders love to jump, glide, somersault, swing and pretty much do anything that lets them be in the air which is in their nature.
The first step to teaching your sugar glider tricks is to bond with it. Try to be sure to have a few days off when you first receive your gliders. Keep them with you at all times for the first day or two. They have to adjust to their new surroundings, just like every other kind of pet, but because they are so small, they are easily frightened and need a safe place to run to. Spending time caring for and being gentle with them will help establish you as the safe place. Make sure that you don't act nervous around them, or they'll think they are the boss and training them goes right out the window. Once your gliders are acclimated to you, you can begin trying different treats. Finding a treat your sugar gliders really enjoy gives you a good reward to give them when they do something you want them to do.
An easy trick to try first is jumping to you from a tall spot in your house. Place your glider on a high shelf and hold a treat in your hand a reasonable distance away. Snap your fingers or call out to your glider to jump. It's a good idea to decide on the commands you want your glider to learn before you begin training. That way you can be consistent throughout the training period.
How long you spend training your sugar glider is dependent on a number of factors. For example, how old was the glider before you got it, how long do you spend with your glider everyday and are you trying to teach him to do something he normally does but on command? Answering these questions will help you determine how long it should take to teach your sugar glider tricks.
Remember, gliders can learn simple commands like "no", "get down" and "come", but will not be potty trained. That is just not in their nature. Training your sugar glider can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your training regimen and how much work you put into it. For some, they keep training their glider over and over again. The thinking behind this tactic is repetition keeps the training fresh and implanted in the mind of the glider.
However you decide to train your glider, remember to be consistent. Offer the treats for the same reasons. Don't give them a treat just because they're so adorable. Use it as a training tool to get them to do what you want, within reason of course. It will only make it that much harder to train your glider if you abuse this tactic.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
Needs Of A Baby Sugar Glider
What You Need To Do
Sugar gliders are delivered into their mother’s pouch just 16 days after conception, where they live for 60 to 75 days, nursing on their mother’s breast milk. The earlier a baby is removed from its mother, the more time consuming will be the challenge of raising it to maturity. In the event that a glider is rejected by its mother, or its mother, dies they can be hand raised and fed a milk supplement. This method of feeding sometimes works on these tiny marsupials if one has the time and devotion to put forth this commitment. This feeding method will require a small dropper of some type like an eye dropper. The food needs to be placed on the gliders lips and not forced down its throat. The glider should be wrapped in a warm blanket or towel with its head up and feet down, as if it were suckling its mother.
It is recommended that one keep their glider close to their body, which helps with the bonding process. This will also help keep the glider warm. Their body temperature is almost ten degrees lower than ours, so we feel like a cozy blanket to them. This is especially important with the gliders that no longer have the protection of their mothers pouch. Sugar glider needs are much greater to the underdeveloped babies and the risk of dehydration is prevalent. One must take precautions to prevent this from occurring. When the sugar glider is still being hand fed, water can also be introduced with the dropper to aid in hydration between feedings.
Sugar glider needs for bedding require that the area is in the 80 to 85 degree Fahrenheit range, which is the temperature range in which they thrive. An incubator is recommended by some if the need arises for raising a very young glider. This will enable you to provide a stable, draft free environment.
An incubator can be a container of some kind like a small fish tank or bucket with holes drilled in it. Using a pet heater or heating blanket to wrap on the outside works well to keep the incubator warm. The bedding for your glider needs to be a biodegradable fiber that contains no oils or chemicals that can harm the sugar glider. Sugar gliders, like many small animals, like to burrow into their bedding to stay warm and to feel safe.
The Sugar glider needs when handling an underdeveloped baby are very dependent on the human parents. It may be necessary to assist the baby’s needs regarding bowel functions. A Q-tip, dampened in warm water can be used to stimulate the babies bowl movements by gently wiping it over the baby’s lower abdomen and genitalia. After your glider is a little older it will need no stimulation and should defecate on its own. If your glider does not defecate for a 24 hour period, you should seek medical attention as gliders can develop blockages or other maladies.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Carpal Tunnel: The Best CTS Treatment
Sugar gliders are delivered into their mother’s pouch just 16 days after conception, where they live for 60 to 75 days, nursing on their mother’s breast milk. The earlier a baby is removed from its mother, the more time consuming will be the challenge of raising it to maturity. In the event that a glider is rejected by its mother, or its mother, dies they can be hand raised and fed a milk supplement. This method of feeding sometimes works on these tiny marsupials if one has the time and devotion to put forth this commitment. This feeding method will require a small dropper of some type like an eye dropper. The food needs to be placed on the gliders lips and not forced down its throat. The glider should be wrapped in a warm blanket or towel with its head up and feet down, as if it were suckling its mother.
It is recommended that one keep their glider close to their body, which helps with the bonding process. This will also help keep the glider warm. Their body temperature is almost ten degrees lower than ours, so we feel like a cozy blanket to them. This is especially important with the gliders that no longer have the protection of their mothers pouch. Sugar glider needs are much greater to the underdeveloped babies and the risk of dehydration is prevalent. One must take precautions to prevent this from occurring. When the sugar glider is still being hand fed, water can also be introduced with the dropper to aid in hydration between feedings.
Sugar glider needs for bedding require that the area is in the 80 to 85 degree Fahrenheit range, which is the temperature range in which they thrive. An incubator is recommended by some if the need arises for raising a very young glider. This will enable you to provide a stable, draft free environment.
An incubator can be a container of some kind like a small fish tank or bucket with holes drilled in it. Using a pet heater or heating blanket to wrap on the outside works well to keep the incubator warm. The bedding for your glider needs to be a biodegradable fiber that contains no oils or chemicals that can harm the sugar glider. Sugar gliders, like many small animals, like to burrow into their bedding to stay warm and to feel safe.
The Sugar glider needs when handling an underdeveloped baby are very dependent on the human parents. It may be necessary to assist the baby’s needs regarding bowel functions. A Q-tip, dampened in warm water can be used to stimulate the babies bowl movements by gently wiping it over the baby’s lower abdomen and genitalia. After your glider is a little older it will need no stimulation and should defecate on its own. If your glider does not defecate for a 24 hour period, you should seek medical attention as gliders can develop blockages or other maladies.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Carpal Tunnel: The Best CTS Treatment
5 Rules To Buying A Sugar Glider
Things To Check Before Buying A Sugar Glider
Sugar gliders are becoming very popular pets in the U.S. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind before you buy one though. Here are just 5 things to do or check before you commit to buying a glider.
The very first thing you should check before buying a glider is if they are legal in your state or town. Some states allow sugar gliders without having to have a license, in others you have to buy the glider from a USDA licensed breeder, and still others say you need an exotic animal license to own a sugar glider. Once you have checked out your state, check your town as well. It is entirely possible for gliders to be allowed in a state but the town's laws could say that they are illegal.
Once you have determined the legality of owning a glider, there are w few other things you should check before buying sugar gliders. One of these is concern for the other people in the house, if there are any. Gliders are nocturnal and can disturb the other household members at night. Gliders also have their own smell (which can be controlled) that some people find offensive. It is best for everyone involved to make sure the entire household is alright with you buying a glider.
A second thing to check is your local veterinarians. Gliders are exotic animals and need an exotic animal vet in your area. Not all vets can take care of gliders so it is vital that you find a vet that can before buying sugar gliders.
The next thing you should do is make sure you have enough room for a glider cage. Sugar gliders are arboreal, meaning the live in tree tops and like to climb on things. Because of this they need a large cage, the smallest suggested cage is 36x18x18. Once you have figured out the cage size needed, you have to figure out where you are going to put it. You should never put your gliders cage in direct sunlight or under a heater/air conditioner vent.
You should choose somewhere that you will be able to spend some quality time with your glider. You could consider the far corner of your bedroom, away from the door and windows, or even a corner in the living room if you want your glider to be a family pet that is interacting with other members of the family.
The final thing to consider is your family. Yes it was mentioned above, but that was in regards to them wanting a glider. This time, you should determine if any of them want to help you care for the glider and its cage and toys. Gliders are not meant for young children, they are fragile and need gentle handling. If you have young ones, it may be best to wait before getting a sugar glider and let the kids get a little older.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider for sale Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Pedometers: Pedometer Facts
Sugar gliders are becoming very popular pets in the U.S. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind before you buy one though. Here are just 5 things to do or check before you commit to buying a glider.
The very first thing you should check before buying a glider is if they are legal in your state or town. Some states allow sugar gliders without having to have a license, in others you have to buy the glider from a USDA licensed breeder, and still others say you need an exotic animal license to own a sugar glider. Once you have checked out your state, check your town as well. It is entirely possible for gliders to be allowed in a state but the town's laws could say that they are illegal.
Once you have determined the legality of owning a glider, there are w few other things you should check before buying sugar gliders. One of these is concern for the other people in the house, if there are any. Gliders are nocturnal and can disturb the other household members at night. Gliders also have their own smell (which can be controlled) that some people find offensive. It is best for everyone involved to make sure the entire household is alright with you buying a glider.
A second thing to check is your local veterinarians. Gliders are exotic animals and need an exotic animal vet in your area. Not all vets can take care of gliders so it is vital that you find a vet that can before buying sugar gliders.
The next thing you should do is make sure you have enough room for a glider cage. Sugar gliders are arboreal, meaning the live in tree tops and like to climb on things. Because of this they need a large cage, the smallest suggested cage is 36x18x18. Once you have figured out the cage size needed, you have to figure out where you are going to put it. You should never put your gliders cage in direct sunlight or under a heater/air conditioner vent.
You should choose somewhere that you will be able to spend some quality time with your glider. You could consider the far corner of your bedroom, away from the door and windows, or even a corner in the living room if you want your glider to be a family pet that is interacting with other members of the family.
The final thing to consider is your family. Yes it was mentioned above, but that was in regards to them wanting a glider. This time, you should determine if any of them want to help you care for the glider and its cage and toys. Gliders are not meant for young children, they are fragile and need gentle handling. If you have young ones, it may be best to wait before getting a sugar glider and let the kids get a little older.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider for sale Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Pedometers: Pedometer Facts
Fun Things For Glider Cages
Sugar Glider Cages
When it comes to sugar glider cages the bigger the aviary the better. Most people gain that space in height when building their own glider cages. Cages can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. No smaller than 36" tall and 36" wide is recommended as sugar gliders need height to feel more secure. Though I saw an Australian web site that said American cages are way too small. So perhaps this guideline is controversial depending upon whom you ask. It would seem likely so as sugar gliders can go over 150 feet in the wild.
Branches in the cage are important as gliders rarely touch the ground when they live in the open. The bars of the cage should be no more than a 1/2 inch apart. A wired cage allows good ventilation. Never store your glider in a dark room or garage. Always provide indirect sunlight during the day, but not direct sunlight. Keep the cage out of drafty areas and away from heaters. Most gliders are comfortable in temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It is good to expose sugar gliders to natural daylight hours. Some owners use infrared lights at night for viewing their pet.
Homemade cages are popular to many glider owners. One family erected a sugar glider cage around an actual baby crib by enclosing it with wire mesh. Powder covered cages are best as there have been reports of pvc covered wire which has made gliders sick. This gives their little marsupial plenty of space to nest, and lets them roll the cage from room to room. The drawback with this design is perhaps the height is not there.
Of course, the gliders do not really like changes, but that usually applies to toys and items in their cage. Another owner did not have the money for larger sugar glider cages but wanted to give his marsupial extra space. He took two cages and cut the bottom away from one and placed them on top of one another. Then he wired the two together securely all the way around. This gave him basically double the space of what he had with only one cage. Caution should be used with whatever option one chooses. Thought should be put into ownership of the pet and glider cages must be fully considered for the gliders well being. In a tall cage, a three tiered macrame plant holder is good for bedding and nesting.
I read a blog by one sugar glider owner who said hers got out, by watching how she opened the cage door, but never left the room they were in. So it seems likely that if you take great care of your pet, they will not just leave. I would still take extra care that the room that houses a glider cage does not have any openings.
Actually, gliders will not try and escape their surroundings like a rodent will try to do. They are content to stay with their owners and have fun.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
When it comes to sugar glider cages the bigger the aviary the better. Most people gain that space in height when building their own glider cages. Cages can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. No smaller than 36" tall and 36" wide is recommended as sugar gliders need height to feel more secure. Though I saw an Australian web site that said American cages are way too small. So perhaps this guideline is controversial depending upon whom you ask. It would seem likely so as sugar gliders can go over 150 feet in the wild.
Branches in the cage are important as gliders rarely touch the ground when they live in the open. The bars of the cage should be no more than a 1/2 inch apart. A wired cage allows good ventilation. Never store your glider in a dark room or garage. Always provide indirect sunlight during the day, but not direct sunlight. Keep the cage out of drafty areas and away from heaters. Most gliders are comfortable in temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It is good to expose sugar gliders to natural daylight hours. Some owners use infrared lights at night for viewing their pet.
Homemade cages are popular to many glider owners. One family erected a sugar glider cage around an actual baby crib by enclosing it with wire mesh. Powder covered cages are best as there have been reports of pvc covered wire which has made gliders sick. This gives their little marsupial plenty of space to nest, and lets them roll the cage from room to room. The drawback with this design is perhaps the height is not there.
Of course, the gliders do not really like changes, but that usually applies to toys and items in their cage. Another owner did not have the money for larger sugar glider cages but wanted to give his marsupial extra space. He took two cages and cut the bottom away from one and placed them on top of one another. Then he wired the two together securely all the way around. This gave him basically double the space of what he had with only one cage. Caution should be used with whatever option one chooses. Thought should be put into ownership of the pet and glider cages must be fully considered for the gliders well being. In a tall cage, a three tiered macrame plant holder is good for bedding and nesting.
I read a blog by one sugar glider owner who said hers got out, by watching how she opened the cage door, but never left the room they were in. So it seems likely that if you take great care of your pet, they will not just leave. I would still take extra care that the room that houses a glider cage does not have any openings.
Actually, gliders will not try and escape their surroundings like a rodent will try to do. They are content to stay with their owners and have fun.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
Sugar Glider Breeders
Choosing A Glider Breeder
Finding a reputable sugar glider breeder fairly close to you is not to difficult a task for most parts of the country. These are individuals who take on the responsibility of maintaining breeding sugar gliders and genuinely love the animals they are breeding. These animals are considered legal exotic pets in the U.S. and therefore have some unusual maintenance requirements. A responsible individual who oversees sugar gliders breeding will pass on their knowledge to prospective owners of gliders.
The USDA must license any sugar gliders breeding facility. If you are buying a glider from someone who owns more than three breeding animals, ask to see this USDA certification. Also, sugar gliders require an enormous amount of attention from their owners. A reputable breeder will ask you a lot of questions about the kind of home and environment you can provide for your pet. Be prepared by doing some research so you have some idea of how to answer.
These creatures do not do well as the only pet in a household. In the wild they live in small social groups and are usually only able to thrive if there is at least one other member of their species in the home. Responsible breeders will insist that you adopt them in pairs or, at the very least, prove that you are able to provide your pet with round the clock personal attention. Since this is such a sociable animal, beware of breeders that seem anxious to get rid of just one. Animals like this, that need to live with other animals, will not do well by themselves.
A good breeder will also be able to provide you with information about how to care for your glider(s). Additionally, they should be able to show you the parents; they should be healthy, well-adjusted and are a good indicator for healthy babies. Stay away from breeders that are trying to sell you gliders younger than 8 weeks old. Gliders do the best when they stay in their mother's pouch for the first 8 weeks of their life.
Since sugar gliders are rising in popularity, there are decent breeders all over the country. Go online and search the more popular web sites for these animals. Many of these web site owners are happy to answer any and all emails about these pets. They are a great source of breeder information as well.
It's always best to look for a local breeder. There are very few wild or domestic animals that can handle the stress of long distance shipping without getting sick and possibly dying. Asking local veterinarians in your area for referrals will also help in your search for the perfect glider pet. The price range for these animals is anywhere from $100-$600 depending on the location and reputation of the breeder. This is a lovely pet that is expensive and requires a fairly high amount of maintenance. Make sure the breeder you buy from is willing to continue communicating with you if you have any questions. My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeders Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for Celestron Telescopes: Celestron C8 Telescopes
Finding a reputable sugar glider breeder fairly close to you is not to difficult a task for most parts of the country. These are individuals who take on the responsibility of maintaining breeding sugar gliders and genuinely love the animals they are breeding. These animals are considered legal exotic pets in the U.S. and therefore have some unusual maintenance requirements. A responsible individual who oversees sugar gliders breeding will pass on their knowledge to prospective owners of gliders.
The USDA must license any sugar gliders breeding facility. If you are buying a glider from someone who owns more than three breeding animals, ask to see this USDA certification. Also, sugar gliders require an enormous amount of attention from their owners. A reputable breeder will ask you a lot of questions about the kind of home and environment you can provide for your pet. Be prepared by doing some research so you have some idea of how to answer.
These creatures do not do well as the only pet in a household. In the wild they live in small social groups and are usually only able to thrive if there is at least one other member of their species in the home. Responsible breeders will insist that you adopt them in pairs or, at the very least, prove that you are able to provide your pet with round the clock personal attention. Since this is such a sociable animal, beware of breeders that seem anxious to get rid of just one. Animals like this, that need to live with other animals, will not do well by themselves.
A good breeder will also be able to provide you with information about how to care for your glider(s). Additionally, they should be able to show you the parents; they should be healthy, well-adjusted and are a good indicator for healthy babies. Stay away from breeders that are trying to sell you gliders younger than 8 weeks old. Gliders do the best when they stay in their mother's pouch for the first 8 weeks of their life.
Since sugar gliders are rising in popularity, there are decent breeders all over the country. Go online and search the more popular web sites for these animals. Many of these web site owners are happy to answer any and all emails about these pets. They are a great source of breeder information as well.
It's always best to look for a local breeder. There are very few wild or domestic animals that can handle the stress of long distance shipping without getting sick and possibly dying. Asking local veterinarians in your area for referrals will also help in your search for the perfect glider pet. The price range for these animals is anywhere from $100-$600 depending on the location and reputation of the breeder. This is a lovely pet that is expensive and requires a fairly high amount of maintenance. Make sure the breeder you buy from is willing to continue communicating with you if you have any questions. My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeders Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for Celestron Telescopes: Celestron C8 Telescopes
Sugar Gliders For Kids
Choosing the perfect pet to add as a member of the family is a big decision. An animal to consider that has gained popularity as a pet in recent years is sugar gliders. Owners have found the gliders to offer affectionate companionship and endless entertainment.
This tiny nocturnal marsupial has specific requirements an owner must be willing to undertake. A commitment to quality care must extend several years as sugar gliders facts indicate a lifespan of 10-15 years for the pets. Even with the required extra care sugar gliders serve as good pets for kids and adults alike.
Pet ownership must always relate to a person’s commitment to responsibility, patience capacity, and desire for animal companionship. A competent adult should make the decision whether or not a child is mature enough to possess these necessary qualities. Or, the adult must have enough available time and be willing to carefully supervise care while the child is learning about gliders.
The first step in pet ownership is to research whether or not there are any regulations with which to comply and ascertain if the animal has been banned by the municipality or state of your residence. According to sugar gliders facts these exotic pets were first imported to the United States in 1994 and sale or ownership is regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A computer savvy kid would be able to do this research online and find most of the things needed to know about glider ownership.
Discuss with the child the importance of bonding with sugar gliders. Successful bonding may happen in just a few days or the process may take several months. A child should understand that during this bonding time gliders may react in excitement or fear by biting at the hand. A child that is prepared to expect this nipping reaction will know how to correctly and positively respond.
The child should have knowledge of the importance of keeping the pet’s living quarters clean. Additional cleaning will be needed for other locations in the room where the glider has relieved itself when out of the cage. A young pet owner can safely perform these chores.
Make sure the child understands the amount and types of food that can be fed, and how often to feed. Clean drinking water each day is another care requirement.
A child must be coached in sugar glider facts as to cage size and configuration requirements, bonding pouch use, nutrition needs, necessary hours of play time, and possible veterinarian visits. Being fully informed prepares a child to be successful with pet care commitment, or to require minimal parental assistance to carry out all of the duties.
Family discussion and planning before adopting a sugar glider lays the foundation for almost any kid to successfully care for and enjoy a tiny glider friend. All this work is paid back in full and then some with an incredibly loving pet. When you consider the life expectancy of 12-15 years, your child can build a wonderful relationship with their glider.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders facts Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles for Nail Fungus: Nail Fungus aka Onychomycosis
This tiny nocturnal marsupial has specific requirements an owner must be willing to undertake. A commitment to quality care must extend several years as sugar gliders facts indicate a lifespan of 10-15 years for the pets. Even with the required extra care sugar gliders serve as good pets for kids and adults alike.
Pet ownership must always relate to a person’s commitment to responsibility, patience capacity, and desire for animal companionship. A competent adult should make the decision whether or not a child is mature enough to possess these necessary qualities. Or, the adult must have enough available time and be willing to carefully supervise care while the child is learning about gliders.
The first step in pet ownership is to research whether or not there are any regulations with which to comply and ascertain if the animal has been banned by the municipality or state of your residence. According to sugar gliders facts these exotic pets were first imported to the United States in 1994 and sale or ownership is regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A computer savvy kid would be able to do this research online and find most of the things needed to know about glider ownership.
Discuss with the child the importance of bonding with sugar gliders. Successful bonding may happen in just a few days or the process may take several months. A child should understand that during this bonding time gliders may react in excitement or fear by biting at the hand. A child that is prepared to expect this nipping reaction will know how to correctly and positively respond.
The child should have knowledge of the importance of keeping the pet’s living quarters clean. Additional cleaning will be needed for other locations in the room where the glider has relieved itself when out of the cage. A young pet owner can safely perform these chores.
Make sure the child understands the amount and types of food that can be fed, and how often to feed. Clean drinking water each day is another care requirement.
A child must be coached in sugar glider facts as to cage size and configuration requirements, bonding pouch use, nutrition needs, necessary hours of play time, and possible veterinarian visits. Being fully informed prepares a child to be successful with pet care commitment, or to require minimal parental assistance to carry out all of the duties.
Family discussion and planning before adopting a sugar glider lays the foundation for almost any kid to successfully care for and enjoy a tiny glider friend. All this work is paid back in full and then some with an incredibly loving pet. When you consider the life expectancy of 12-15 years, your child can build a wonderful relationship with their glider.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders facts Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles for Nail Fungus: Nail Fungus aka Onychomycosis
Stages Of A Glider Diet
Proper diet is one of the most important things to consider when raising a sugar glider. Yes, this is true of almost any pet, but especially so with a sugar glider. A proper sugar gliders diet should always be maintained as these animals are very sensitive to disease that is related to being malnourished. Without a healthy, robust diet, sugar gliders have been known to get very ill.
It is important to understand that no one diet will suit all sugar gliders. Adult gliders have very different dietary needs from young gliders, for instance. Below is listed some information that every sugar glider owner needs in order to properly feed their little friends. Unless one is an expert in sugar glider nutrition themselves, they would be advised not to stray too far from these diet plans.
Young Sugar Gliders Diet
For a young glider, a home made formula should suffice, this would include the following ingredients.
Mix this formula up, adding cereal and thickness as needed to create a sap-like consistency. Warm to body temperature and use a dropper to feed your young gliders. For those two weeks or younger, four to six times a day will suffice. It should be easy to tell when the baby is hungry after a little experience, and don't try to overfeed them: if they're full, they'll let you know.
A Weaning Gliders Diet
For weaning babies, it is best to teach the gliders to enjoy a variety of food. It's a good idea to start mixing the formula together with the foods that they will eventually enjoy as adults, slowly giving them more and more adult foods and less formula every day.
Adult Glider Diet
Once a sugar glider has been appropriately weaned, any of the following can be considered glider-safe dietary staples.
Remember that gliders primarily eat sap for sugar and bugs for protein in the wild. For this reason, it is important to ensure that a glider is getting both of these nutrients in sufficient amounts.
Providing Gliders with Sufficient Water
Sugar gliders should be provided with plenty of water as they dehydrate quickly. Babies and younger gliders will require a water dish, while older gliders may enjoy a water bottle. It is important that glider owners do not remove the dish until they have witnessed the gliders drinking from the bottle. It is simply not worth the risk until one can be sure that the glider knows what the bottle is for.
If a glider owner notices malnourished, underweight or sick gliders, it is important to provide their gliders with the appropriate diet and address the problem immediately, either through further research or with help and advice from other glider owners.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider diet Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on The Paleo Diet: A List Of Paleo Foods
It is important to understand that no one diet will suit all sugar gliders. Adult gliders have very different dietary needs from young gliders, for instance. Below is listed some information that every sugar glider owner needs in order to properly feed their little friends. Unless one is an expert in sugar glider nutrition themselves, they would be advised not to stray too far from these diet plans.
Young Sugar Gliders Diet
For a young glider, a home made formula should suffice, this would include the following ingredients.
- Puppy Milk, and make sure to use puppy milk, not kitten milk, as kitten milk is higher in lactose
- Chicken with apple baby food
- Vanilla yogurt, not non-fat
- Leadbeater's mix
- Rice and banana baby cereal
- Diluted apple juice
Mix this formula up, adding cereal and thickness as needed to create a sap-like consistency. Warm to body temperature and use a dropper to feed your young gliders. For those two weeks or younger, four to six times a day will suffice. It should be easy to tell when the baby is hungry after a little experience, and don't try to overfeed them: if they're full, they'll let you know.
A Weaning Gliders Diet
For weaning babies, it is best to teach the gliders to enjoy a variety of food. It's a good idea to start mixing the formula together with the foods that they will eventually enjoy as adults, slowly giving them more and more adult foods and less formula every day.
Adult Glider Diet
Once a sugar glider has been appropriately weaned, any of the following can be considered glider-safe dietary staples.
- Turkey and sweet potato baby food
- Chicken and apple baby food
- Baby food fruits and sweet vegetables such as corn, sweet potatoes and carrots
- Leadbeater's mix
- Monkey biscuits soaked in juice or nectar
- Rice and banana baby cereal
- Applesauce
Remember that gliders primarily eat sap for sugar and bugs for protein in the wild. For this reason, it is important to ensure that a glider is getting both of these nutrients in sufficient amounts.
Providing Gliders with Sufficient Water
Sugar gliders should be provided with plenty of water as they dehydrate quickly. Babies and younger gliders will require a water dish, while older gliders may enjoy a water bottle. It is important that glider owners do not remove the dish until they have witnessed the gliders drinking from the bottle. It is simply not worth the risk until one can be sure that the glider knows what the bottle is for.
If a glider owner notices malnourished, underweight or sick gliders, it is important to provide their gliders with the appropriate diet and address the problem immediately, either through further research or with help and advice from other glider owners.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider diet Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on The Paleo Diet: A List Of Paleo Foods
Things Needed To Breed Sugar Gliders
Sugar gliders are small marsupials that from the outset look like tiny chipmunks and they only grow to be between eleven (11) to twelve (12) inches long. These furry creatures are in the same family as kangaroos in that the mother keeps her young in a pouch. If you are interested in becoming a breeder there are some things that you need to know before you take on this undertaking.
First of all, you need to make sure that it is even legal to own sugar gliders as pets. Different jurisdictions in the country have different laws, so contact the local office of your county officials to determine if you are permitted to own one. Also, it is important to note that if you do plan on having more than four breeding females that you have to obtain a USDA Class A Breeder's license (for more information, you can contact the local USDA office). Male gliders reach maturity between four (4) - twelve (12) months old while, female gliders mature between eight (8) to twelve (12) months and females have the ability to breed a small litter (1-2) of joeys (baby gliders) up to three times a year.
There is certain breeding equipment and breeding accessories you will need prior to putting your male and female together so that 'nature can take it's course'. First you will need a large enough cage to house the male and female; again take into consideration the maturity levels for the each glider before you put them together. It would also be a good idea to either buy or build a small nesting box so that the father and mother have somewhere to sleep and so the mother has somewhere to nest when she becomes pregnant.
The gestation period only lasts about sixteen (16) days but the joeys will remain in her pouch for an additional two (2) -three (3) months. While the joeys are in the pouch make sure the mother has adequate protein or a milk supplement to make sure that her own milk supply does not run out. After the joeys leave the pouch and have started the weaning process (up to five weeks old) they can start eating semi-solid foods like low-fat fruit yogurts and/or baby foods. Then when they are about three (3) months old can you then transition to solid foods.
A key piece of breeding equipment that you should have is some type of scale (a jeweler's scale should work nicely) as this will ensure that the joey(s) are consistently gaining weight. In order to get the joey to socialize, it is important to start handling or hand-raising it immediately. There are certain breeding accessories like exercise toys, sleeping pouches, and bonding (pouches that you can wear on you person that simulates the mother's pouch and can help to get the joey acclimated to human touch) that are also a great way to socialize your pet for its new home.
To hand raise a joey you will need to make a temporary cage area for them to sleep when not with you. This can be a plastic bucket with holes drilled in it and a reptile heat pad wrapped around the bucket. Keep the internal temp around 85F. Add some bedding material and your done.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliding breeding Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Kyocera Ceramics: Kyocera Ceramic Knives
First of all, you need to make sure that it is even legal to own sugar gliders as pets. Different jurisdictions in the country have different laws, so contact the local office of your county officials to determine if you are permitted to own one. Also, it is important to note that if you do plan on having more than four breeding females that you have to obtain a USDA Class A Breeder's license (for more information, you can contact the local USDA office). Male gliders reach maturity between four (4) - twelve (12) months old while, female gliders mature between eight (8) to twelve (12) months and females have the ability to breed a small litter (1-2) of joeys (baby gliders) up to three times a year.
There is certain breeding equipment and breeding accessories you will need prior to putting your male and female together so that 'nature can take it's course'. First you will need a large enough cage to house the male and female; again take into consideration the maturity levels for the each glider before you put them together. It would also be a good idea to either buy or build a small nesting box so that the father and mother have somewhere to sleep and so the mother has somewhere to nest when she becomes pregnant.
The gestation period only lasts about sixteen (16) days but the joeys will remain in her pouch for an additional two (2) -three (3) months. While the joeys are in the pouch make sure the mother has adequate protein or a milk supplement to make sure that her own milk supply does not run out. After the joeys leave the pouch and have started the weaning process (up to five weeks old) they can start eating semi-solid foods like low-fat fruit yogurts and/or baby foods. Then when they are about three (3) months old can you then transition to solid foods.
A key piece of breeding equipment that you should have is some type of scale (a jeweler's scale should work nicely) as this will ensure that the joey(s) are consistently gaining weight. In order to get the joey to socialize, it is important to start handling or hand-raising it immediately. There are certain breeding accessories like exercise toys, sleeping pouches, and bonding (pouches that you can wear on you person that simulates the mother's pouch and can help to get the joey acclimated to human touch) that are also a great way to socialize your pet for its new home.
To hand raise a joey you will need to make a temporary cage area for them to sleep when not with you. This can be a plastic bucket with holes drilled in it and a reptile heat pad wrapped around the bucket. Keep the internal temp around 85F. Add some bedding material and your done.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliding breeding Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Kyocera Ceramics: Kyocera Ceramic Knives
Sugar Glider Joey's
Young sugar glider joeys need special attention and feedings when they are this vulnerable age. If you find them with bite marks and sores on their bodies or if you find them at the bottom of the cage or crying all the time then this is a sign that the mother sugar glider is rejecting the young gliders needs.
In this type of situation you may need to hand-raise the young gliders for a little while. You should first feed the joey and keep it warm by wrapping it in a fleece blanket. Keep the joey close to you as much as you can. The feeding is to prevent dehydration which the young gliders are susceptible to.
You can then try and place the joey in the cage on his father’s back. If the father starts to carry the joey back to the nest, cleans and cares for the joey then rejection is not occurring. If the father pushes the joey off his back and ignores him then this is a major and worrisome sign of rejection. You should take the sugar glider out of the cage and continue to hand-raise the joey. Rejected sugar glider joeys usually die from dehydration before anything else.
Premature sugar glider joeys need to be cared for very carefully. The premature joeys do not have any fur and you can not wrap them in fleece. The fleece will absorb the joeys natural oils out of the skin which would harm the joey more. Use a t-shirt and keep the joey close to your skin and heart. This will need to be done 24 hours a day so you will be sleeping sitting up until the joey is strong enough.
Breeders recommend that you feed the premature joeys with a syringe or catheter. The syringe allows the drops to be small enough to prevent choking. No baby cereal should be used for a premature joey, it is to rich and thick. Wombaroo Milk Replacer is the formula that is recommended by breeders. Feedings need to be done every 20 to 30 minutes so the joey has a steady supply of food. Just a few drops is all that is necessary.
Once the joey starts to get fur and the ears come away from the head you can make an incubator for the joey to keep him warm. You can use a plastic bucket or a glass tank. Both will need a heating source. The glass tank you will need to use a Heat Wave Reptile Heat Pad on the outside of the tank.
The young joey needs to be kept at about 85- 90 degrees. For the plastic bucket tank, you will need to drill holes in the walls of the bucket and use blankets and a human heating pad wrapped around the outside. Place a thermometer inside of the enclosure to ensure that the temperature is not exceeded. Using a glass tank should only be used for the hand raising portion of raising a joey. Once they are old enough then they can go into the cage with the others.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
In this type of situation you may need to hand-raise the young gliders for a little while. You should first feed the joey and keep it warm by wrapping it in a fleece blanket. Keep the joey close to you as much as you can. The feeding is to prevent dehydration which the young gliders are susceptible to.
You can then try and place the joey in the cage on his father’s back. If the father starts to carry the joey back to the nest, cleans and cares for the joey then rejection is not occurring. If the father pushes the joey off his back and ignores him then this is a major and worrisome sign of rejection. You should take the sugar glider out of the cage and continue to hand-raise the joey. Rejected sugar glider joeys usually die from dehydration before anything else.
Premature sugar glider joeys need to be cared for very carefully. The premature joeys do not have any fur and you can not wrap them in fleece. The fleece will absorb the joeys natural oils out of the skin which would harm the joey more. Use a t-shirt and keep the joey close to your skin and heart. This will need to be done 24 hours a day so you will be sleeping sitting up until the joey is strong enough.
Breeders recommend that you feed the premature joeys with a syringe or catheter. The syringe allows the drops to be small enough to prevent choking. No baby cereal should be used for a premature joey, it is to rich and thick. Wombaroo Milk Replacer is the formula that is recommended by breeders. Feedings need to be done every 20 to 30 minutes so the joey has a steady supply of food. Just a few drops is all that is necessary.
Once the joey starts to get fur and the ears come away from the head you can make an incubator for the joey to keep him warm. You can use a plastic bucket or a glass tank. Both will need a heating source. The glass tank you will need to use a Heat Wave Reptile Heat Pad on the outside of the tank.
The young joey needs to be kept at about 85- 90 degrees. For the plastic bucket tank, you will need to drill holes in the walls of the bucket and use blankets and a human heating pad wrapped around the outside. Place a thermometer inside of the enclosure to ensure that the temperature is not exceeded. Using a glass tank should only be used for the hand raising portion of raising a joey. Once they are old enough then they can go into the cage with the others.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
Best Places To Buy Sugar Gliders
Sugar Gliders are beautiful pets that are interesting to watch and to interact with. They can bite if harassed but they are friendly if well handled. This small animal is home reared and raised to an age when it is ready to be availed for sale as a pet. They are very interesting pets and keeping them requires that you have them legally as some states have banned them. They are increasingly becoming popular and their demand is on the rise. Licensed holders who can be quoted as “places to buy” Gliders are few and this calls for an in depth search.
Caution should be exercised so as not to buy from pet shops or online sources. You need a reliable glider breeder with a valid license to sell you these wonderful pets. You may checkout a site listed below this article that will give you pricing and you can contact Lisa as she has kits for rearing young sugar gliders. Information on care and housing as well as nutrition will be available from her website. Although they do shipping, they insist that buyers go in person first to the breeder for credibility reasons. In her page, you will see the cost of the various gliders they have as well as vet information and charges.
Once you buy a sugar glider, you can find information from the links below this article on how best to care for your gliders. Nutrition and medical care information to keep them healthy and happy is available on the site. You may read about the requirements for any purchase from the North America Sugar Glider Association and see the precautions you must take. This is an organization that was formed by a group of veterinarians and just like a few others which breed and take care of gliders a lot of good info is available. Buyers would do well to know the laws in their area for gliders since they are illegal in some states.
Those who wish to buy a sugar glider need to comply with the stated standards of transportation of these animals. The North America Sugar Glider Association ranks highly in the selling of sugar gliders and their young ones, the joeys. Among the reliable places to buy a sugar glider is the Pocket Pets Organization that has been reviewed positively at a time when many sites rank negatively or get an alert for lacking a license in handling these sensitive pets.
Genuine places to buy include Vets Pride, maintained by veterinarians in America. You can be sure of getting a well kept and immunized sugar gliders from them as well as information on how to take good care of them as they grow. It should be noted however, that in previous articles on my site, it has been noted that sugar gliders really do not need to be immunized. The reason for this is that they are not disease carriers and are not susceptible to things like heart worm. With that said and as noted in this article, you may still get a glider that has been immunized for something that it may never get which is not a bad thing.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider for sale Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
Contact Lisa
Caution should be exercised so as not to buy from pet shops or online sources. You need a reliable glider breeder with a valid license to sell you these wonderful pets. You may checkout a site listed below this article that will give you pricing and you can contact Lisa as she has kits for rearing young sugar gliders. Information on care and housing as well as nutrition will be available from her website. Although they do shipping, they insist that buyers go in person first to the breeder for credibility reasons. In her page, you will see the cost of the various gliders they have as well as vet information and charges.
Once you buy a sugar glider, you can find information from the links below this article on how best to care for your gliders. Nutrition and medical care information to keep them healthy and happy is available on the site. You may read about the requirements for any purchase from the North America Sugar Glider Association and see the precautions you must take. This is an organization that was formed by a group of veterinarians and just like a few others which breed and take care of gliders a lot of good info is available. Buyers would do well to know the laws in their area for gliders since they are illegal in some states.
Those who wish to buy a sugar glider need to comply with the stated standards of transportation of these animals. The North America Sugar Glider Association ranks highly in the selling of sugar gliders and their young ones, the joeys. Among the reliable places to buy a sugar glider is the Pocket Pets Organization that has been reviewed positively at a time when many sites rank negatively or get an alert for lacking a license in handling these sensitive pets.
Genuine places to buy include Vets Pride, maintained by veterinarians in America. You can be sure of getting a well kept and immunized sugar gliders from them as well as information on how to take good care of them as they grow. It should be noted however, that in previous articles on my site, it has been noted that sugar gliders really do not need to be immunized. The reason for this is that they are not disease carriers and are not susceptible to things like heart worm. With that said and as noted in this article, you may still get a glider that has been immunized for something that it may never get which is not a bad thing.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider for sale Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
Contact Lisa
Sugar Glider Accessories
Sugar gliders are very social and active little creatures that require a significant amount of stimulation. The necessary stimuli must be provided through several forms of interaction including direct contact with their human friends and other sugar gliders, as well as environmentally, via the use of appropriate toys and habitat accessories.
Basic Needs:
• Metal cage (large enough to enable plenty of activity)
• Food container
• Water container ( correct type needed per age of the glider)
• Sleeping quarters
• Bedding material
Once these basic needs have been met, the gliders’ mental and physical activity needs must be addressed.
Habitat Enhancers:
• Adjustable shelving
• Bedding varieties
• Ladders
• Hanging dens
• Natural branches
• Heat lamps
• Cage covers
• Nesting boxes
There are numerous habitat-complimenting, as well as comfort providing options available that are sure to appeal to every glider and their loving owners.
Exercising Fun:
• Tunnels
• Play wheels
• Swings
• Harnesses
• Rope toys
• Chain toys
Socializing Fun:
• Carrying pouches
• Bonding slings
Just Plain Fun:
• Virtually any toddler-safe toy on the market
• Cardboard boxes
• Cloth bags
• Old socks
• Tents
Fun and Treats with a Purpose:
• Calcium enriched edible toys
• Nail trimming wheels with replaceable inserts
• Dental health biscuits
• Vitamin treats
There is a vast array of glider accessories available to meet the needs of your gliders, from the simplest toddler toy, to the most complex and fascinating glider specific gadget. Store-bought items however, are not the only way to please your glider. Glider accessories can be made from common every day household items; that unwanted shoebox, cloth shopping bag, or mate less sock can provide your gliders with hours of entertainment and pleasure.
Gliders enjoy items that they can manipulate, e.g. push, toss, and/or carry, filling a simple need to interact, satisfy curiosities and just have fun! Very similar to human toddlers, the more interaction and stimulation, the more socially secure, well-rounded, happier beings result. These benefits are not derived from the amount of money spent on stimulation but instead from the amount of positive stimulation itself.
Providing your gliders with the proper accessories, attention and affection is equally crucial to the overall health and well-being of your furry, big-eyed friend, as meeting their basic nutritional needs. Continually surprising your gliders with accessories that fascinate and provide physical activity will help ensure both their physical and mental health.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Carpal Tunnel: The Best CTS Treatment
Basic Needs:
• Metal cage (large enough to enable plenty of activity)
• Food container
• Water container ( correct type needed per age of the glider)
• Sleeping quarters
• Bedding material
Once these basic needs have been met, the gliders’ mental and physical activity needs must be addressed.
Habitat Enhancers:
• Adjustable shelving
• Bedding varieties
• Ladders
• Hanging dens
• Natural branches
• Heat lamps
• Cage covers
• Nesting boxes
There are numerous habitat-complimenting, as well as comfort providing options available that are sure to appeal to every glider and their loving owners.
Exercising Fun:
• Tunnels
• Play wheels
• Swings
• Harnesses
• Rope toys
• Chain toys
Socializing Fun:
• Carrying pouches
• Bonding slings
Just Plain Fun:
• Virtually any toddler-safe toy on the market
• Cardboard boxes
• Cloth bags
• Old socks
• Tents
Fun and Treats with a Purpose:
• Calcium enriched edible toys
• Nail trimming wheels with replaceable inserts
• Dental health biscuits
• Vitamin treats
There is a vast array of glider accessories available to meet the needs of your gliders, from the simplest toddler toy, to the most complex and fascinating glider specific gadget. Store-bought items however, are not the only way to please your glider. Glider accessories can be made from common every day household items; that unwanted shoebox, cloth shopping bag, or mate less sock can provide your gliders with hours of entertainment and pleasure.
Gliders enjoy items that they can manipulate, e.g. push, toss, and/or carry, filling a simple need to interact, satisfy curiosities and just have fun! Very similar to human toddlers, the more interaction and stimulation, the more socially secure, well-rounded, happier beings result. These benefits are not derived from the amount of money spent on stimulation but instead from the amount of positive stimulation itself.
Providing your gliders with the proper accessories, attention and affection is equally crucial to the overall health and well-being of your furry, big-eyed friend, as meeting their basic nutritional needs. Continually surprising your gliders with accessories that fascinate and provide physical activity will help ensure both their physical and mental health.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Carpal Tunnel: The Best CTS Treatment
How To Breed Sugar Gliders
The process of breeding sugar gliders is not an easy task and it should not be done carelessly or lightly. There are a lot of things that need to be in place before you get started. You simply cannot put a pair of sugar gliders together and expect that nature will take its course and make it easy for you. Before you commit yourself to the breeding process, take sufficient time in understanding the procedure and learning the proper way to care for the mother and her litter.
Here are a few things that you need to consider:
First off, check to see if it's permitted by the Law. Make sure it is legal to acquire a sugar glider as a pet in your area per your local town, city or state. Verify the requirements needed, do you have to get a breeding license from your local department of agriculture? The rule seems to be that if you have 4 or more breeding pairs or just 4 breeding females then you must acquire a breeding permit.
It is highly recommended that you purchase the pair of gliders from a breeder since it is the safest route to acquire them. A male sugar glider possesses a furred scrotum and two scent glands. The female counterpart, on the other hand, has a pouch on its abdomen.
The cage that you need for breeding sugar gliders must be at least 20 by 20 by 30 inches, and requires taller height rather than a wider width. The cage must be large for the two parent sugar gliders and for four babies. Remember that the bigger the cage, the happier your pets will be. It should also be big enough to make room for their climbing antics.
Buy at least one nesting box and put it inside the cage. You can also construct it out of different materials like cardboard, paper shavings, or a blanket. Make sure the nesting box you buy or make is large since it's going to be the resting place of your female glider once she gets pregnant.
It will take 8 to 14 months before they are ready to mate since they have to mature first. Once the cage is completely set up, put the pair in the cage and wait for them to start mating. The female glider will get pregnant and the gestation period will be for about 16 days. It then takes another two months before the baby joeys come out from their mother's pouch. After about another five months, the babies will be able to survive on their own and will stop depending on their mother for food.
At this point, you the owner come in. Now is the time to start the bonding process of your baby gliders too you. This will be the most important time for the two of you. Your baby glider(s) will bond quickly to you if you share in feeding and caring for them and pay them a lot of attention as well as showing them a lot of love. Handle them a lot and let them get used to you. After a few weeks it will be a natural thing for them to want to be held by you.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeders Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Pedometers: Pedometer Facts
Here are a few things that you need to consider:
First off, check to see if it's permitted by the Law. Make sure it is legal to acquire a sugar glider as a pet in your area per your local town, city or state. Verify the requirements needed, do you have to get a breeding license from your local department of agriculture? The rule seems to be that if you have 4 or more breeding pairs or just 4 breeding females then you must acquire a breeding permit.
It is highly recommended that you purchase the pair of gliders from a breeder since it is the safest route to acquire them. A male sugar glider possesses a furred scrotum and two scent glands. The female counterpart, on the other hand, has a pouch on its abdomen.
The cage that you need for breeding sugar gliders must be at least 20 by 20 by 30 inches, and requires taller height rather than a wider width. The cage must be large for the two parent sugar gliders and for four babies. Remember that the bigger the cage, the happier your pets will be. It should also be big enough to make room for their climbing antics.
Buy at least one nesting box and put it inside the cage. You can also construct it out of different materials like cardboard, paper shavings, or a blanket. Make sure the nesting box you buy or make is large since it's going to be the resting place of your female glider once she gets pregnant.
It will take 8 to 14 months before they are ready to mate since they have to mature first. Once the cage is completely set up, put the pair in the cage and wait for them to start mating. The female glider will get pregnant and the gestation period will be for about 16 days. It then takes another two months before the baby joeys come out from their mother's pouch. After about another five months, the babies will be able to survive on their own and will stop depending on their mother for food.
At this point, you the owner come in. Now is the time to start the bonding process of your baby gliders too you. This will be the most important time for the two of you. Your baby glider(s) will bond quickly to you if you share in feeding and caring for them and pay them a lot of attention as well as showing them a lot of love. Handle them a lot and let them get used to you. After a few weeks it will be a natural thing for them to want to be held by you.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeders Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Pedometers: Pedometer Facts
Sugar Glider Fun Facts
A Sugar Glider, also known as Sugar Bears or Honey Gliders, are marsupials indigenous to Australia, New Guinea, and the surrounding islands called the Bismarck Archipelago. They are quite popular as exotic pets in the United States, and are illegal in four of those states.
There are many Glider fun facts, such as its sweet tooth and amazing acrobatic feats. Aside from protein-loaded insects, they also enjoy sweet sap or nectar from trees and plants. They can literally glide through the air like a kite, with their arms and legs stretched out and it's tail used for steering. A thin membrane connects its wrists and ankles, giving the glider a kite-like appearance when in flight. In this manner, they can sail up to 328 feet at a time, moving through the trees very quickly. Their vocalization is commonly described as a “yip yip yip.”
Other glider fun facts are they can be great pets for devoted people. In many ways their mannerisms and behaviors mimic both cats and dogs but are more commonly similar to a dog. As a pet, they are very playful and enjoy spending a lot of quality time with their owner. Even the simple act of spending time in their owner’s pocket throughout the day is an enjoyable and affectionate experience. Also similar to dogs, they can be taught tricks. They are very clean, like cats, and want their living environment free of waste. Unlike cats, they cannot be trained to use a litter box. But, similar to canine companions they will signal their owner when it’s time to go, once properly trained.
Gliders also have a bad reputation as being a smelly pet. A neutered glider that is fed a proper pet diet will not have offensive odors. Proper diets for pet gliders are lower in protein and sweets, which tend to be the culprit for odors, while providing proper nutrition. When properly socialized, gliders rarely bite. If they do, the bite is like a hard pinch, unlike other small pets such as hamsters and gerbils with very sharp teeth that can break the skin.
Many of the negative aspects of owning a sugar glider can be negated if they are purchased from reputable places that breed them as pets. Gliders are commonly plucked from the wild and illegally sold as pets. Since these gliders are not meant to live in captivity, the results can be overwhelming and detrimental to both animal and human. Having a glider that was captured in the wild is illegal. While that does not matter to a person in the U.S. it demonstrates the seriousness of obtaining one these animals in the correct way.
As mentioned earlier in this article, there are four states that do not allow the ownership of sugar gliders. One of these states is California and like ferrets, to own one means breaking the law.
If you are serious about getting a glider make sure it is legal in your state and above all else please get them from a federally licensed breeder which will insure that you are getting a healthy and happy glider.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders facts Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
There are many Glider fun facts, such as its sweet tooth and amazing acrobatic feats. Aside from protein-loaded insects, they also enjoy sweet sap or nectar from trees and plants. They can literally glide through the air like a kite, with their arms and legs stretched out and it's tail used for steering. A thin membrane connects its wrists and ankles, giving the glider a kite-like appearance when in flight. In this manner, they can sail up to 328 feet at a time, moving through the trees very quickly. Their vocalization is commonly described as a “yip yip yip.”
Other glider fun facts are they can be great pets for devoted people. In many ways their mannerisms and behaviors mimic both cats and dogs but are more commonly similar to a dog. As a pet, they are very playful and enjoy spending a lot of quality time with their owner. Even the simple act of spending time in their owner’s pocket throughout the day is an enjoyable and affectionate experience. Also similar to dogs, they can be taught tricks. They are very clean, like cats, and want their living environment free of waste. Unlike cats, they cannot be trained to use a litter box. But, similar to canine companions they will signal their owner when it’s time to go, once properly trained.
Gliders also have a bad reputation as being a smelly pet. A neutered glider that is fed a proper pet diet will not have offensive odors. Proper diets for pet gliders are lower in protein and sweets, which tend to be the culprit for odors, while providing proper nutrition. When properly socialized, gliders rarely bite. If they do, the bite is like a hard pinch, unlike other small pets such as hamsters and gerbils with very sharp teeth that can break the skin.
Many of the negative aspects of owning a sugar glider can be negated if they are purchased from reputable places that breed them as pets. Gliders are commonly plucked from the wild and illegally sold as pets. Since these gliders are not meant to live in captivity, the results can be overwhelming and detrimental to both animal and human. Having a glider that was captured in the wild is illegal. While that does not matter to a person in the U.S. it demonstrates the seriousness of obtaining one these animals in the correct way.
As mentioned earlier in this article, there are four states that do not allow the ownership of sugar gliders. One of these states is California and like ferrets, to own one means breaking the law.
If you are serious about getting a glider make sure it is legal in your state and above all else please get them from a federally licensed breeder which will insure that you are getting a healthy and happy glider.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders facts Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
Diet For Sugar Gliders
Sugar Glider Diet-What To know
Most people who do not know what a sugar glider diet is all about think that when they hear the name, that these animals live on sugary foods or fruit. That could not be further from the truth. In fact, too much sugary food can be very detrimental to a sugar glider. Though in the wild they do have as part of their diet various saps, fruits and nectar’s as a part of what they eat. But the good news is that sugar gliders are omnivorous, which means that they eat a wide variety of foods.
Sugar Gliders Wild Diet
One of these food groups as you might call it is insects. In fact, sugar gliders will eat mostly insects in the summer months when they are plentiful, such as crickets and grasshoppers. This gives them a high protein diet that is necessary for their good health. This is also the time when gliders breed so it stands to reason that this is an important part of the diet for breeding sugar gliders. In the winter months when insects are scarce or non existent, gliders will eat plant products such as acacia gum, eucalyptus sap and other nectar’s which make up the majority of the seasonal diet.
Diet In Captivity
This where the fun starts. Sugar gliders are extremely sensitive to what you feed them in their diet. Too much fruit can be bad thing as well as certain vegetables. Sugar gliders need to have vitamins added to their diet to help them keep healthy. One of these is calcium. Certain foods that are high in phosphorous can elevate disease in your glider and reduce calcium consumption. One of these foods to avoid for example is giving too much corn as this is high in phosphorous. Carrots are good for vitamin A when given in the right amounts and in the right form. Basically you need a balance of protein, vitamins and fruits and vegetables. Insects such as grasshoppers, June bugs, crickets and meal worms can be given but only as a treat. For vitamins you can add a pinch of Vionate and Rep-Cal. A word of caution, to much of a vitamin can be as bad as none, so use sparingly and never add it to their water and only every other day.
You should also have a food staple that is available all day in the cage. Giving glider pellets as it’s main staple is considered by most as the way to go. This food has been in development for a few decades and is considered one of the best foods to use. Also keep abundant clean water available for your gliders at all times.
Basically you are looking to achieve a 75:25 % ratio of staple protein to fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Any fruit you give should be after they have eaten their protein and vegetables and not left in the cage so it can spoil if not eaten right away. Treat giving fruit like you would a dessert to a child because to much and they can get fat and unhealthy.
While this article is just touching the surface on this topic it should give you some idea of what is involved in caring for sugar gliders. There are numerous variations on the web and elsewhere of diet combination’s for feeding gliders. I have just given a few and you should do some research on this and also experiment within sound guidelines to see what works for your glider(s).
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider diet Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for Celestron Telescopes: Celestron C8 Telescopes
Most people who do not know what a sugar glider diet is all about think that when they hear the name, that these animals live on sugary foods or fruit. That could not be further from the truth. In fact, too much sugary food can be very detrimental to a sugar glider. Though in the wild they do have as part of their diet various saps, fruits and nectar’s as a part of what they eat. But the good news is that sugar gliders are omnivorous, which means that they eat a wide variety of foods.
Sugar Gliders Wild Diet
One of these food groups as you might call it is insects. In fact, sugar gliders will eat mostly insects in the summer months when they are plentiful, such as crickets and grasshoppers. This gives them a high protein diet that is necessary for their good health. This is also the time when gliders breed so it stands to reason that this is an important part of the diet for breeding sugar gliders. In the winter months when insects are scarce or non existent, gliders will eat plant products such as acacia gum, eucalyptus sap and other nectar’s which make up the majority of the seasonal diet.
Diet In Captivity
This where the fun starts. Sugar gliders are extremely sensitive to what you feed them in their diet. Too much fruit can be bad thing as well as certain vegetables. Sugar gliders need to have vitamins added to their diet to help them keep healthy. One of these is calcium. Certain foods that are high in phosphorous can elevate disease in your glider and reduce calcium consumption. One of these foods to avoid for example is giving too much corn as this is high in phosphorous. Carrots are good for vitamin A when given in the right amounts and in the right form. Basically you need a balance of protein, vitamins and fruits and vegetables. Insects such as grasshoppers, June bugs, crickets and meal worms can be given but only as a treat. For vitamins you can add a pinch of Vionate and Rep-Cal. A word of caution, to much of a vitamin can be as bad as none, so use sparingly and never add it to their water and only every other day.
You should also have a food staple that is available all day in the cage. Giving glider pellets as it’s main staple is considered by most as the way to go. This food has been in development for a few decades and is considered one of the best foods to use. Also keep abundant clean water available for your gliders at all times.
Basically you are looking to achieve a 75:25 % ratio of staple protein to fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Any fruit you give should be after they have eaten their protein and vegetables and not left in the cage so it can spoil if not eaten right away. Treat giving fruit like you would a dessert to a child because to much and they can get fat and unhealthy.
While this article is just touching the surface on this topic it should give you some idea of what is involved in caring for sugar gliders. There are numerous variations on the web and elsewhere of diet combination’s for feeding gliders. I have just given a few and you should do some research on this and also experiment within sound guidelines to see what works for your glider(s).
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider diet Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other article for Celestron Telescopes: Celestron C8 Telescopes
Breeding Your Sugar Glider
A sugar glider is a marsupial native to Australia and has become wildly popular as a pet in the United States. Because sugar gliders have become popular pets throughout the world, many people have begun breeding them. The breeding process takes a lot of time, attention, and care. Before deciding to make the commitment to breeding sugar gliders, it is essential to understand the process and the proper way to care for the mother and her litter.
Before beginning the process of breeding, it is imperative that the breeder has adequate housing for the gliders. The minimum size cage to house a sugar glider should be 30”x18”x36”. The bigger the cage, the better, but the main focus is that the glider has enough room to jump and glide. Because sugar gliders are made to glide, it is important to note that when choosing a cage, height is more important than width. Sugar gliders are naturally playful animals, so their cages should be equipped with a variety of toys and climbing apparatuses. The cage should also include a nesting box where the gliders can sleep, reproduce, and nest. Gliders may mark the outside of their nesting boxes with urine, so the nesting box will need to be replaced multiple times throughout the gliders life. If this option is not desirable, a common solution is to place the nesting box at the top of the cage, prohibiting the glider from going on top of it. Regardless, the nesting box is extremely important because it facilitates the breeding process.
In the wild, male and female sugar gliders tend to mate only one or two times a year. However, in captivity, they can mate and reproduce multiple times. The litter usually consists of one or two babies, which like other marsupials, are called “joeys.” The gestation periods lasts around 15 to 17 days, and when the babies are born, they are hairless and blind. Because they are not fully developed when they first emerge, the joeys must make their way into their mothers’ pouch where they will continue to grow. In the pouch, the baby sugar gliders will attach themselves to their mothers’ nipple and remain there for around 60 to 70 days. During this time, it is crucial that the breeder supply the mother with an abundance of protein to ensure the optimum growth of the joeys. It is also important for the breeder to provide a stress-free environment so that the mother and her babies can develop in a calm, peaceful setting.
After the period in which the joeys develop in the mothers’ pouch, they begin to emerge. At first, the young sugar gliders stay very close to both their mother and their father. This is because their eyes don’t fully open until about 12 to 14 days after the original emergence from the mother’s pouch. If the mother and father allow it, it is beneficial for the breeder to expose the babies to human contact. This will familiarize them with humans and make them better pets in the long run. When the babies start to mature, they begin to wean off their mother. At four months, they are completely matured and ready for life on their own.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeding Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles for Nail Fungus: Nail Fungus aka Onychomycosis
Before beginning the process of breeding, it is imperative that the breeder has adequate housing for the gliders. The minimum size cage to house a sugar glider should be 30”x18”x36”. The bigger the cage, the better, but the main focus is that the glider has enough room to jump and glide. Because sugar gliders are made to glide, it is important to note that when choosing a cage, height is more important than width. Sugar gliders are naturally playful animals, so their cages should be equipped with a variety of toys and climbing apparatuses. The cage should also include a nesting box where the gliders can sleep, reproduce, and nest. Gliders may mark the outside of their nesting boxes with urine, so the nesting box will need to be replaced multiple times throughout the gliders life. If this option is not desirable, a common solution is to place the nesting box at the top of the cage, prohibiting the glider from going on top of it. Regardless, the nesting box is extremely important because it facilitates the breeding process.
In the wild, male and female sugar gliders tend to mate only one or two times a year. However, in captivity, they can mate and reproduce multiple times. The litter usually consists of one or two babies, which like other marsupials, are called “joeys.” The gestation periods lasts around 15 to 17 days, and when the babies are born, they are hairless and blind. Because they are not fully developed when they first emerge, the joeys must make their way into their mothers’ pouch where they will continue to grow. In the pouch, the baby sugar gliders will attach themselves to their mothers’ nipple and remain there for around 60 to 70 days. During this time, it is crucial that the breeder supply the mother with an abundance of protein to ensure the optimum growth of the joeys. It is also important for the breeder to provide a stress-free environment so that the mother and her babies can develop in a calm, peaceful setting.
After the period in which the joeys develop in the mothers’ pouch, they begin to emerge. At first, the young sugar gliders stay very close to both their mother and their father. This is because their eyes don’t fully open until about 12 to 14 days after the original emergence from the mother’s pouch. If the mother and father allow it, it is beneficial for the breeder to expose the babies to human contact. This will familiarize them with humans and make them better pets in the long run. When the babies start to mature, they begin to wean off their mother. At four months, they are completely matured and ready for life on their own.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeding Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles for Nail Fungus: Nail Fungus aka Onychomycosis
Are Sugar Gliders Good Pets?
Sugar gliders are gentle and make great pets. Contrary to popular belief, sugar gliders are not rodents. They are marsupials in the same general family as kangaroos and koala bears. These amazing creatures possess many qualities that make them great pets, but the best thing about them is that they’re great for any person of any age. They make excellent full-time companions for seniors who live alone and want a loving, relatively low-maintenance pet to keep them company, and they are age-appropriate for children 6 years and older. Children younger then 6 can also handle these wonderful pets -- with adult supervision.
Unlike rodents such as hamsters and gerbils, sugar gliders have the potential to bond with their owners. The most important factor to consider when bonding with a sugar glider is their age. In the wild, gliders live in groups of 10 to 15 and start the bonding process when they are about 8 to 12 weeks out of the pouch. This is the time in their lives when they instinctively want to bond with the group, which makes the process very natural for them when humans bond with them as pets. They have a life span of 12 to 15 years and once they are fully bonded with their family, they love nothing more than to spend time with them. Many sugar glider owners love to travel to the store with their pets tucked snugly in a pocket. Sugar gliders will not run away or try to hide. Plus, they also have about the same intelligence as a dog, and have the capability of learning their name, coming when they're called, and even doing tricks.
Sugar gliders are extremely low maintenance. They do not carry any known diseases, so they do not need vaccinations like cats or dogs. Plus, they cannot catch diseases such as heart worm, so there is no need for ongoing veterinary care. Plus, when fed the proper diet, they have almost no noticeable smell. They keep themselves incredibly clean and never require bathing.
Although gliders cannot be “potty-trained,” they do have a set routine, which makes it easy to avoid accidents. Sugar gliders will never poop or pee where they sleep. So if they are hanging out in your pocket, you can rest assured that they are not creating a mess. They tend to have to relieve themselves about every 3 to 4 hours and are much like people in that they want to “go” after a long nap. This makes it easy to avoid accidents when spending time with your glider. Simply place the glider in an area where it can relieve itself, and then continue playing. Rodents, on the other hand, have little bladder control and are constantly relieving themselves wherever they are.
Since gliders are not rodents, they do not have the constant need to chew. Rodents have teeth that are constantly growing, which creates their need to constantly wear them down. If a rodent such as a rabbit were to be left out of its cage, you would soon find nibbled couches or walls. Sugar gliders do not have this instinct, and instead love to play when they are out of their cages -- jumping from furniture to furniture, showing off why they have the word “glider” in their name.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on The Paleo Diet: A List Of Paleo Foods
Unlike rodents such as hamsters and gerbils, sugar gliders have the potential to bond with their owners. The most important factor to consider when bonding with a sugar glider is their age. In the wild, gliders live in groups of 10 to 15 and start the bonding process when they are about 8 to 12 weeks out of the pouch. This is the time in their lives when they instinctively want to bond with the group, which makes the process very natural for them when humans bond with them as pets. They have a life span of 12 to 15 years and once they are fully bonded with their family, they love nothing more than to spend time with them. Many sugar glider owners love to travel to the store with their pets tucked snugly in a pocket. Sugar gliders will not run away or try to hide. Plus, they also have about the same intelligence as a dog, and have the capability of learning their name, coming when they're called, and even doing tricks.
Sugar gliders are extremely low maintenance. They do not carry any known diseases, so they do not need vaccinations like cats or dogs. Plus, they cannot catch diseases such as heart worm, so there is no need for ongoing veterinary care. Plus, when fed the proper diet, they have almost no noticeable smell. They keep themselves incredibly clean and never require bathing.
Although gliders cannot be “potty-trained,” they do have a set routine, which makes it easy to avoid accidents. Sugar gliders will never poop or pee where they sleep. So if they are hanging out in your pocket, you can rest assured that they are not creating a mess. They tend to have to relieve themselves about every 3 to 4 hours and are much like people in that they want to “go” after a long nap. This makes it easy to avoid accidents when spending time with your glider. Simply place the glider in an area where it can relieve itself, and then continue playing. Rodents, on the other hand, have little bladder control and are constantly relieving themselves wherever they are.
Since gliders are not rodents, they do not have the constant need to chew. Rodents have teeth that are constantly growing, which creates their need to constantly wear them down. If a rodent such as a rabbit were to be left out of its cage, you would soon find nibbled couches or walls. Sugar gliders do not have this instinct, and instead love to play when they are out of their cages -- jumping from furniture to furniture, showing off why they have the word “glider” in their name.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider as pets Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on The Paleo Diet: A List Of Paleo Foods
Tips On Buying A Sugar Glider
Buying Sugar Gliders The Right Way
Sugar gliders are very affectionate animals who will become bonded and loyal companions. It is for this reason that many people are interested in acquiring a pet glider. However, gliders are exotic pets. You can’t just walk into any pet store and find a glider for sale. Finding your new companion can be somewhat challenging. However, purchasing a glider can go smoothly if -- you know how to handle it.
Many perspective sugar glider owners turn to the Internet to purchase one of these amazing pets. Buyers can be easily captured by a website offering to sell a sugar glider for a very reasonable price. Many of these sites are legit and a great way to find your new pet. However, there are a few sites that are not all they are cracked up to be, and prospective buyers should be wary.
Luckily, it’s easy to tell the difference. Be wary of a site offering to ship your sugar glider to an airport near you. This is never a good way to get any pet especially an exotic animal like a glider. You always want to physically see the pet you are purchasing before you actually buy it. Pictures can be deceiving and people will also tell you what you want
to hear when you talk to them over the phone. The truth is that there are dedicated sugar glider breeders who are willing to fly their gliders out to you personally. With that kind of dedication, you know that their gliders are quality specimens. Since gliders are an exotic pet, it can be hard for breeders to find a good breeding pair that do not come from the same gene pool. A dedicated breeder not only wants to be available to you to answer your questions, but they also want to make sure their gliders are going to a good home.Plus,
flying a baby sugar glider alone on an airplane is dangerous to the baby’s health. It is extremely stressful for young babies to be shipped alone or with one or two companions. Many gliders have died this way.
Another thing that many new glider owners wonder is if they need to purchase two sugar gliders at a time. In the wild, sugar gliders live in groups of 10 to 15 animals. They are very social creatures, which is the quality that makes them great pets. Those who are interested in making the most from their sale will tell you that you need to purchase two gliders for them to be happy. This is not always the case. Yes, sugar gliders get along with other gliders and most social animals desire their own kind. But when properly bonded with people, you become their companions and fill their desire for social interaction.
When purchasing a new glider joey (juvenile), make sure that you are buying one that is between 8 and 12 weeks of age. Someone who is selling gliders legitimately will know that this is the age when gliders bond best with their new families. In the wild, sugar gliders live in colonies of 10 to 15 gliders. Instinctively when they are about 8 to 12 weeks of age, they are out of the pouch and are naturally looking to bond with the colony. This process transfers very well to their prospective human family during this time in their lives.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider for sale Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Kyocera Ceramics: Kyocera Ceramic Knives
Sugar gliders are very affectionate animals who will become bonded and loyal companions. It is for this reason that many people are interested in acquiring a pet glider. However, gliders are exotic pets. You can’t just walk into any pet store and find a glider for sale. Finding your new companion can be somewhat challenging. However, purchasing a glider can go smoothly if -- you know how to handle it.
Many perspective sugar glider owners turn to the Internet to purchase one of these amazing pets. Buyers can be easily captured by a website offering to sell a sugar glider for a very reasonable price. Many of these sites are legit and a great way to find your new pet. However, there are a few sites that are not all they are cracked up to be, and prospective buyers should be wary.
Luckily, it’s easy to tell the difference. Be wary of a site offering to ship your sugar glider to an airport near you. This is never a good way to get any pet especially an exotic animal like a glider. You always want to physically see the pet you are purchasing before you actually buy it. Pictures can be deceiving and people will also tell you what you want
to hear when you talk to them over the phone. The truth is that there are dedicated sugar glider breeders who are willing to fly their gliders out to you personally. With that kind of dedication, you know that their gliders are quality specimens. Since gliders are an exotic pet, it can be hard for breeders to find a good breeding pair that do not come from the same gene pool. A dedicated breeder not only wants to be available to you to answer your questions, but they also want to make sure their gliders are going to a good home.Plus,
flying a baby sugar glider alone on an airplane is dangerous to the baby’s health. It is extremely stressful for young babies to be shipped alone or with one or two companions. Many gliders have died this way.
Another thing that many new glider owners wonder is if they need to purchase two sugar gliders at a time. In the wild, sugar gliders live in groups of 10 to 15 animals. They are very social creatures, which is the quality that makes them great pets. Those who are interested in making the most from their sale will tell you that you need to purchase two gliders for them to be happy. This is not always the case. Yes, sugar gliders get along with other gliders and most social animals desire their own kind. But when properly bonded with people, you become their companions and fill their desire for social interaction.
When purchasing a new glider joey (juvenile), make sure that you are buying one that is between 8 and 12 weeks of age. Someone who is selling gliders legitimately will know that this is the age when gliders bond best with their new families. In the wild, sugar gliders live in colonies of 10 to 15 gliders. Instinctively when they are about 8 to 12 weeks of age, they are out of the pouch and are naturally looking to bond with the colony. This process transfers very well to their prospective human family during this time in their lives.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider for sale Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Kyocera Ceramics: Kyocera Ceramic Knives
Cages For Sugar Gliders
Important Facts for Sugar Glider Cages
Sugar gliders are a type of small gliding possum, with a squirrel-like body, and a long tail. They are marsupials and are approximately 12 to 13 inches long from their nose to the tips of their tails. Six of those inches are pure tail. They have soft fur coats that come in many colors such as blue-gray, yellow, and tan. The blue-gray color is the most common among this species. There are albino sugar gliders as well although they are quite rare.
Sugar gliders are native to Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They are normally nocturnal animals. Sugar gliders are thankfully not endangered unlike many small animals native to
Australia. They are though, protected by law in Australia. It is illegal there to keep them without a permit or caught and sold without a license.
Sugar gliders have become very popular as a domestic pet in the United States and it is no wonder with their adorable looks and super-soft fur. They are now being bred in large numbers in the U.S. for this purpose. They are legal as pets in all states of the U.S. except for in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Alaska.
If you are looking to adopt a pet glider there are many things you need to learn about to ensure you keep a healthy and happy pet for years to come. One important consideration is housing your new pet in the proper cage.
Your choice in a glider cage is very important to ensure a healthy and happy pet. Sugar gliders are very active and need lots of room in their cages. The height of the cage is more important than the width since they love to jump and climb. Glider cages should be at least two-feet-wide by three-feet-tall. Don't be afraid to go as tall as possible, the taller the cage the happier your new pet will be. Sugar glider cages should have bars spaced no wider than one-half inch apart.
These animals are known escape artists and can escape through anything wider than that. A solid plastic cage floor is the best as this will be easiest to clean and will not absorb the urine which is bound to get on it. These cages should always be kept indoors to protect your pet from predators and the extreme temperatures of the outdoors.
A secure cage door-latch is very important because these smart critters are capable of opening some of the most complicated latches. The inside of a sugar glider cage should be a virtual playground for your buddy. Sugar gliders need a nest-box in their cage. This will give your glider a comfortable and safe feeling hide-out spot and a place to sleep.
Sugar gliders also love cloth pouches placed inside their cages and hanging from the sides. Since sugar gliders love to climb and jump, placing simple branches inside your sugar glider's cage can lead to hours of enjoyment. This will make the cage resemble the sugar glider's natural surroundings out in the wild. Make sure the branches are held securely in place, ideally being run from one side of the cage to the other in a nice natural pattern.
Ropes and ladders hung from the top of the cage can also be great fun for your pet. Sugar gliders also love cloth and wooden toys and these can be placed inside their cage. The small size toys made for rodents or birds are best. Lastly and most importantly, gliders need an accessible source of food and water in their cage. Plastic bird dishes can be great for this as they hang directly from the side of the cage. If the glider was raised with a water bottle, this can also be attached to the inside of the cage for easy hydration.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
Sugar gliders are a type of small gliding possum, with a squirrel-like body, and a long tail. They are marsupials and are approximately 12 to 13 inches long from their nose to the tips of their tails. Six of those inches are pure tail. They have soft fur coats that come in many colors such as blue-gray, yellow, and tan. The blue-gray color is the most common among this species. There are albino sugar gliders as well although they are quite rare.
Sugar gliders are native to Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They are normally nocturnal animals. Sugar gliders are thankfully not endangered unlike many small animals native to
Australia. They are though, protected by law in Australia. It is illegal there to keep them without a permit or caught and sold without a license.
Sugar gliders have become very popular as a domestic pet in the United States and it is no wonder with their adorable looks and super-soft fur. They are now being bred in large numbers in the U.S. for this purpose. They are legal as pets in all states of the U.S. except for in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Alaska.
If you are looking to adopt a pet glider there are many things you need to learn about to ensure you keep a healthy and happy pet for years to come. One important consideration is housing your new pet in the proper cage.
Your choice in a glider cage is very important to ensure a healthy and happy pet. Sugar gliders are very active and need lots of room in their cages. The height of the cage is more important than the width since they love to jump and climb. Glider cages should be at least two-feet-wide by three-feet-tall. Don't be afraid to go as tall as possible, the taller the cage the happier your new pet will be. Sugar glider cages should have bars spaced no wider than one-half inch apart.
These animals are known escape artists and can escape through anything wider than that. A solid plastic cage floor is the best as this will be easiest to clean and will not absorb the urine which is bound to get on it. These cages should always be kept indoors to protect your pet from predators and the extreme temperatures of the outdoors.
A secure cage door-latch is very important because these smart critters are capable of opening some of the most complicated latches. The inside of a sugar glider cage should be a virtual playground for your buddy. Sugar gliders need a nest-box in their cage. This will give your glider a comfortable and safe feeling hide-out spot and a place to sleep.
Sugar gliders also love cloth pouches placed inside their cages and hanging from the sides. Since sugar gliders love to climb and jump, placing simple branches inside your sugar glider's cage can lead to hours of enjoyment. This will make the cage resemble the sugar glider's natural surroundings out in the wild. Make sure the branches are held securely in place, ideally being run from one side of the cage to the other in a nice natural pattern.
Ropes and ladders hung from the top of the cage can also be great fun for your pet. Sugar gliders also love cloth and wooden toys and these can be placed inside their cage. The small size toys made for rodents or birds are best. Lastly and most importantly, gliders need an accessible source of food and water in their cage. Plastic bird dishes can be great for this as they hang directly from the side of the cage. If the glider was raised with a water bottle, this can also be attached to the inside of the cage for easy hydration.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders cages Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
Getting A Glider From A Great Breeder
Sugar gliders are so adorable that it’s easy to buy one on impulse at a pet store or online. However, not buying one from a reputable sugar glider breeder may cause you problems in the future.
The most common problem that people have when purchasing a sugar glider through a pet store or a website is bonding issues. It is preferable to purchase a baby sugar glider rather than an adult. Baby sugar gliders -- called joeys -- cannot be taken away from their mothers until they are fully weaned and out of the pouch, when they are about 7 to 9 weeks old. After they have been weaned, they automatically begin to bond to whomever or whatever they are exposed to regularly. The bonding process can take as long as two months or more. When you purchase a joey from a good breeder, you can get them during this time, ensuring the glider will become bonded to you. Older gliders are capable of forming new bonds if they are well handled and given the opportunity to bond to people during those precious two months. If sugar gliders are not handled enough -- which is often the case when sold out of pet stores -- it can be very difficult to get them to bond later on, if ever.
When purchasing a sugar glider, make sure you are buying a healthy animal. Make sure the glider is active and will tolerate handling. Other signs of good health include bright black eyes and a muscular build. Obviously, this can be hard to do if you are purchasing your glider through a website. Many websites will offer to ship your new glider to an airport near you. However, this kind of transportation can be very dangerous for the joeys. Reputable sugar glider breeders will not ship joeys in groups of less than 3 or 4. Shipping individual or pairs of joeys on a cold, dark airplane can be extremely stressful to the animals. It is not uncommon for them die during the trip. Even though most websites will guarantee to replace any dead animal, even if a joey survives the trip, many times it will take weeks for them to recover from the experience. This could lead to ongoing medical complications.
A federal license is required in the United States in order to sell baby gliders. Make sure that the breeder you find has an exotic pet license with the US Department of Agriculture. If the breeder is not licensed, don't bother wasting your time with them. Look for a breeder that is in your area or willing to travel to drop off your new joey. Of course, it’s better if you can travel to their breeding facility to see how they take care of their gliders. Any breeder that is honestly looking to place their joeys in good homes will welcome the visit and the chance to show off their gliders. You can get great advice from a great breeder and therefore ensure a lifetime of wonderful memories with your new glider. Sugar gliders can live between 12 and 15 years, so it’s honestly worth putting in the effort to start out the relationship with your glider the right way, and with the right breeder.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeders Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
The most common problem that people have when purchasing a sugar glider through a pet store or a website is bonding issues. It is preferable to purchase a baby sugar glider rather than an adult. Baby sugar gliders -- called joeys -- cannot be taken away from their mothers until they are fully weaned and out of the pouch, when they are about 7 to 9 weeks old. After they have been weaned, they automatically begin to bond to whomever or whatever they are exposed to regularly. The bonding process can take as long as two months or more. When you purchase a joey from a good breeder, you can get them during this time, ensuring the glider will become bonded to you. Older gliders are capable of forming new bonds if they are well handled and given the opportunity to bond to people during those precious two months. If sugar gliders are not handled enough -- which is often the case when sold out of pet stores -- it can be very difficult to get them to bond later on, if ever.
When purchasing a sugar glider, make sure you are buying a healthy animal. Make sure the glider is active and will tolerate handling. Other signs of good health include bright black eyes and a muscular build. Obviously, this can be hard to do if you are purchasing your glider through a website. Many websites will offer to ship your new glider to an airport near you. However, this kind of transportation can be very dangerous for the joeys. Reputable sugar glider breeders will not ship joeys in groups of less than 3 or 4. Shipping individual or pairs of joeys on a cold, dark airplane can be extremely stressful to the animals. It is not uncommon for them die during the trip. Even though most websites will guarantee to replace any dead animal, even if a joey survives the trip, many times it will take weeks for them to recover from the experience. This could lead to ongoing medical complications.
A federal license is required in the United States in order to sell baby gliders. Make sure that the breeder you find has an exotic pet license with the US Department of Agriculture. If the breeder is not licensed, don't bother wasting your time with them. Look for a breeder that is in your area or willing to travel to drop off your new joey. Of course, it’s better if you can travel to their breeding facility to see how they take care of their gliders. Any breeder that is honestly looking to place their joeys in good homes will welcome the visit and the chance to show off their gliders. You can get great advice from a great breeder and therefore ensure a lifetime of wonderful memories with your new glider. Sugar gliders can live between 12 and 15 years, so it’s honestly worth putting in the effort to start out the relationship with your glider the right way, and with the right breeder.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar glider breeders Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
5 Important Sugar Glider Facts
Too Sweet: The Care and Raising of Sugar Gliders which are tiny, gliding possums native to Australia and are now commonly kept as pets, especially in the United States, require some special care. Here are some facts.
Arboreal and Nocturnal
Gliders are arboreal marsupials that eat insects, mice and birds and suck the sap of certain wattle, gum and eucalyptus trees. They get their name because the sap it enjoys is sweet, and of course, it glides through the air. They look like a squirrel and have a tail that's as long as its body. They have plush fur that's most commonly a silvery blue color, though some albino gliders are found. They have a black stripe all the way down their back and its dorsal side is cream colored. The glider's little face also has pretty black markings.
Males are larger than the females and the average weight is about four to six ounces. While the glider's most attractive features are its small size and huge eyes that are good for its nocturnal lifestyle, its most distinct feature is the membrane that stretches from its fifth finger to its big toe. This is called the patagium and lets the animal glide from 164 to 490 feet. The tail and legs are used as rudders and the membrane, depending on its angle, is used like a sail. The glider's flight is accurate enough for it to snatch insects out of midair.
More Important Facts:
These animals have scent glands. The males have them on their heads and chests and use them to mark their territory. Females have scent glands near their pouches and their genital areas. The scent glands on the male's head looks like a little bald spot. Like all marsupials, the female also has a pouch in her abdomen to carry her young which, like kangaroo babies, are called joeys. Gliders usually live in colonies of fifteen to thirteen animals, who communicate with a wide variety of calls, from chirps to barks to a weird rattling sound called crabbing.
Male gliders reach sexual maturity when they're around nine to ten months old. Females take a little longer. However, some gliders are able to reproduce as early as four months of age. In the wild they only live from four to six years, but in captivity they can live twice that length if they're well cared for. Sugar gliders have oppose able toes and fingers, two of which are fused together and used as a grooming tool.
Proper Care
Sugar gliders should only be adopted from reputable breeders who at least have a USDA license to breed them. Potential glider parents should do research and ask other parents for information. Sugar gliders are kept in large bird cages or aviaries that should be large enough for them to glide around in. The bars should be horizontal so the glider can climb and play. Gliders use nesting boxes to sleep or rest during the day. A good diet for them would be 25 per cent protein, including fish and cooked egg, 25 percent fruit, 25 percent vegetables including carrots and greens, and 25 percent blend, including yogurt, cottage cheese and maybe dried bread or cereal.
Sugar gliders are best adopted when they're just weaned, when it's easier to acclimatize them to human handling. Because they're social, they should be kept with other sugar gliders, though they will bond happily with their humans. Optimum sugar glider care dictates that they should never be kept without the companionship of another sugar glider, for they'll become depressed and may even die, no matter how well cared for.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders facts Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Carpal Tunnel: The Best CTS Treatment
Arboreal and Nocturnal
Gliders are arboreal marsupials that eat insects, mice and birds and suck the sap of certain wattle, gum and eucalyptus trees. They get their name because the sap it enjoys is sweet, and of course, it glides through the air. They look like a squirrel and have a tail that's as long as its body. They have plush fur that's most commonly a silvery blue color, though some albino gliders are found. They have a black stripe all the way down their back and its dorsal side is cream colored. The glider's little face also has pretty black markings.
Males are larger than the females and the average weight is about four to six ounces. While the glider's most attractive features are its small size and huge eyes that are good for its nocturnal lifestyle, its most distinct feature is the membrane that stretches from its fifth finger to its big toe. This is called the patagium and lets the animal glide from 164 to 490 feet. The tail and legs are used as rudders and the membrane, depending on its angle, is used like a sail. The glider's flight is accurate enough for it to snatch insects out of midair.
More Important Facts:
These animals have scent glands. The males have them on their heads and chests and use them to mark their territory. Females have scent glands near their pouches and their genital areas. The scent glands on the male's head looks like a little bald spot. Like all marsupials, the female also has a pouch in her abdomen to carry her young which, like kangaroo babies, are called joeys. Gliders usually live in colonies of fifteen to thirteen animals, who communicate with a wide variety of calls, from chirps to barks to a weird rattling sound called crabbing.
Male gliders reach sexual maturity when they're around nine to ten months old. Females take a little longer. However, some gliders are able to reproduce as early as four months of age. In the wild they only live from four to six years, but in captivity they can live twice that length if they're well cared for. Sugar gliders have oppose able toes and fingers, two of which are fused together and used as a grooming tool.
Proper Care
Sugar gliders should only be adopted from reputable breeders who at least have a USDA license to breed them. Potential glider parents should do research and ask other parents for information. Sugar gliders are kept in large bird cages or aviaries that should be large enough for them to glide around in. The bars should be horizontal so the glider can climb and play. Gliders use nesting boxes to sleep or rest during the day. A good diet for them would be 25 per cent protein, including fish and cooked egg, 25 percent fruit, 25 percent vegetables including carrots and greens, and 25 percent blend, including yogurt, cottage cheese and maybe dried bread or cereal.
Sugar gliders are best adopted when they're just weaned, when it's easier to acclimatize them to human handling. Because they're social, they should be kept with other sugar gliders, though they will bond happily with their humans. Optimum sugar glider care dictates that they should never be kept without the companionship of another sugar glider, for they'll become depressed and may even die, no matter how well cared for.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets. Want to learn more about sugar gliders: sugar gliders facts Or visit my website at Sugar Glider Care for more facts about sugar gliders. Also see my other articles on Carpal Tunnel: The Best CTS Treatment
Tour Edge XCG Irons
The XCG Feel
When you first lay eyes on these clubs the first thing you will notice is that they look very smart. There is a classic design look which has a minimal offset and a tour heel grind. These irons incorporate a Dual-Density Dampening System (3DS) in the soles of the clubs. This system uses an elastomeric insert that dampens any unwanted vibrations which gives you the signature Exotics feel.
The dampening levels for these irons differ through the set. The firmer elastomeric is used on the longer irons (2-6) which gives a greater rebound, added distance and a much more solid feel. The softer elastomer insert is used for the scoring irons (7-SW) that gives a very smooth and buttery feel and also has the added benefit of greater spin. This dampening helps to make a much better golf shot by allowing to make each shot more flush.
These clubs were designed to be powerful. Their designs make them responsive and are forgiving all at the same time. If you don't want to sacrifice accuracy in your shots but yet, want to add distance, two things that do not go together then give these XCG's a try.
Some additional features of these clubs:
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Iron Construction: Cast
Material: Steel
Shaft: True Temper Dynalite Gold
Set Composition: 3 through Pitching Wedge
With these irons you get a classic shape that comes with a thin top-line and a progressive offset along with a tour heel grind. To reduce turf drag in the rough, the heel is ground to provide a consistent contact to the ball.
These XCG irons compliment the XCG driver that was released earlier.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Tour Edge products, go to: Exotic Drivers Or visit my website at Tour Edge Clubs for more information about the best quality Golf Clubs. Also see my other articles on Pedometers: Pedometer Facts
When you first lay eyes on these clubs the first thing you will notice is that they look very smart. There is a classic design look which has a minimal offset and a tour heel grind. These irons incorporate a Dual-Density Dampening System (3DS) in the soles of the clubs. This system uses an elastomeric insert that dampens any unwanted vibrations which gives you the signature Exotics feel.
The dampening levels for these irons differ through the set. The firmer elastomeric is used on the longer irons (2-6) which gives a greater rebound, added distance and a much more solid feel. The softer elastomer insert is used for the scoring irons (7-SW) that gives a very smooth and buttery feel and also has the added benefit of greater spin. This dampening helps to make a much better golf shot by allowing to make each shot more flush.
These clubs were designed to be powerful. Their designs make them responsive and are forgiving all at the same time. If you don't want to sacrifice accuracy in your shots but yet, want to add distance, two things that do not go together then give these XCG's a try.
Some additional features of these clubs:
Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Iron Construction: Cast
Material: Steel
Shaft: True Temper Dynalite Gold
Set Composition: 3 through Pitching Wedge
With these irons you get a classic shape that comes with a thin top-line and a progressive offset along with a tour heel grind. To reduce turf drag in the rough, the heel is ground to provide a consistent contact to the ball.
These XCG irons compliment the XCG driver that was released earlier.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Tour Edge products, go to: Exotic Drivers Or visit my website at Tour Edge Clubs for more information about the best quality Golf Clubs. Also see my other articles on Pedometers: Pedometer Facts
Tour Edge Exotic Drivers
Tour Edge Golf, until recently, has been in the value segment of the industry. Now, after 20 years in the business Tour Edge is celebrating moving from the value part of the business to the performance side. After all these years Tour Edge believes that they now have a set of clubs that can compete with the leaders in the golf industry. This new line is called the Exotics line of high performance and premium priced clubs. Their first foray into this market was a line of fairway woods that got very good reviews and a strong fan base. Now, new for this year is the Exotics driver that it is hoped, will follow in the success of their Exotic fairway woods.
Tour Edge realized that it had the capability and know how to make unique and high performance clubs. Along with this higher performance would also come higher prices. The company had always been known for high quality equipment but at a reasonable price so the performance had to be there to justify this new line at the higher prices.
To make an example of the Exotics line construction we will talk about the 460cc Exotics Driver. These clubs feature a multi material manufacturing process. There are 3 different titanium alloys used in the construction of the Exotics driver. The driver body is made from 6A4V titanium which is the most common in titanium drivers. What makes this construction interesting is that the crown of the head is made from 15-3-3-3 beta titanium which is applied as a very thin (0.4mm) skin which of course is very light. This helps to keep weight off the top of the club and keep it concentrated to the bottom.
Attaching the crown to the body is a unique (exotic) process that uses a proprietary chemical bonding instead of welding. This is a combo brazing process using a vacuum heat curing technique. By not welding you will not deposit a heavy metal that is used in traditional construction. This improves feel and creates a better energy transfer due to the integrity of this bonding process.
The Exotics Drivers face is made from a piece of forged SP700 titanium. This material is known to have great rebounding properties. This piece is laser welded into place using a robotic process that eliminates any excess material and creates the tightest tolerances in the industry.
The outside of the face (hitting surface) also uses lasers to engrave the score lines across the face. This keeps the lines at a more shallow depth as in a cast face and makes the lines more consistent. The results of this are a stronger piece and a better energy transfer at ball strike.
The Exotics driver comes with three well known graphite shafts. Each one has been modified to be used with this driver. The first is the YS-Exotics 50gr shaft that can be had in 4 different flexes and is best suited for slower swings. The next is the Fujikura High-Launch 55-gram shaft and comes in 3 different flexes and suits the mid range of swing speeds. And finally there is the Aldila NV-Exotics 65-gram shaft that comes in 3 different flexes including an "X" flex for someone who can swing like the pros. All of these shafts do come in a 45" length but Tour Edge can create custom lengths if you need it.
The Exotics Driver fits right in with most of the top drivers on the market in terms of looks. The crown is a very deep black with a highly polished finish. It is a very clean look with no alignment mark on the surface. At address, it feels like any other driver as the head looks like a common shape. One thing that does stand out on this driver though are the 2 screws set next to each other at the heal, outside of the head. Each one is tungsten filled and weighs 6 grams each. They have been put there to help square the face at impact.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Tour Edge products, go to: Tour Edge XCG Irons Or visit my website at Tour Edge Clubs for more information about the best quality Golf Clubs. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
Tour Edge realized that it had the capability and know how to make unique and high performance clubs. Along with this higher performance would also come higher prices. The company had always been known for high quality equipment but at a reasonable price so the performance had to be there to justify this new line at the higher prices.
To make an example of the Exotics line construction we will talk about the 460cc Exotics Driver. These clubs feature a multi material manufacturing process. There are 3 different titanium alloys used in the construction of the Exotics driver. The driver body is made from 6A4V titanium which is the most common in titanium drivers. What makes this construction interesting is that the crown of the head is made from 15-3-3-3 beta titanium which is applied as a very thin (0.4mm) skin which of course is very light. This helps to keep weight off the top of the club and keep it concentrated to the bottom.
Attaching the crown to the body is a unique (exotic) process that uses a proprietary chemical bonding instead of welding. This is a combo brazing process using a vacuum heat curing technique. By not welding you will not deposit a heavy metal that is used in traditional construction. This improves feel and creates a better energy transfer due to the integrity of this bonding process.
The Exotics Drivers face is made from a piece of forged SP700 titanium. This material is known to have great rebounding properties. This piece is laser welded into place using a robotic process that eliminates any excess material and creates the tightest tolerances in the industry.
The outside of the face (hitting surface) also uses lasers to engrave the score lines across the face. This keeps the lines at a more shallow depth as in a cast face and makes the lines more consistent. The results of this are a stronger piece and a better energy transfer at ball strike.
The Exotics driver comes with three well known graphite shafts. Each one has been modified to be used with this driver. The first is the YS-Exotics 50gr shaft that can be had in 4 different flexes and is best suited for slower swings. The next is the Fujikura High-Launch 55-gram shaft and comes in 3 different flexes and suits the mid range of swing speeds. And finally there is the Aldila NV-Exotics 65-gram shaft that comes in 3 different flexes including an "X" flex for someone who can swing like the pros. All of these shafts do come in a 45" length but Tour Edge can create custom lengths if you need it.
The Exotics Driver fits right in with most of the top drivers on the market in terms of looks. The crown is a very deep black with a highly polished finish. It is a very clean look with no alignment mark on the surface. At address, it feels like any other driver as the head looks like a common shape. One thing that does stand out on this driver though are the 2 screws set next to each other at the heal, outside of the head. Each one is tungsten filled and weighs 6 grams each. They have been put there to help square the face at impact.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Tour Edge products, go to: Tour Edge XCG Irons Or visit my website at Tour Edge Clubs for more information about the best quality Golf Clubs. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
The Tour Edge
It can be a tough and confusing undertaking to try and find the right set of clubs for your game. So what are the attributes that you need to look at to make the right decision? Well price is going to be a huge factor in making a determination as well as who is the manufacturer that you will be buying from. The next attribute is most likely to be how do these clubs perform and how have they been reviewed by people in the know. Lastly, not an attribute I worry too much about but style is certainly a factor for a lot of people. Tour Edge Clubs excel in all four of these areas of style, performance, price and a lifetime guarantee (manufacturer).
Let’s look at style:
Not only should golf clubs perform well but they should also make a statement about you out there on the golf course. Tour Edge clubs fit this role perfectly by being aesthetically pleasing with the men's GeoMax line to the to the women's Chocolate Moda Line.
Many of the higher end club models are made with titanium and have a cutting edge design emblazoned on them. These clubs come with high quality leather grips and head covers. Along with the clubs, Tour Edge also has in their lineup very functional stand and cart bags, gloves, T-shirts and more.
Performance
Some of the top golf institutions in America have claimed that Tour Edge clubs are the most forgiving clubs out there. The company will provide the customer a free trial to test out the clubs because the company is so confident of their products performance. You can try out certain clubs for a certain period of time with no obligation to buy and return if you are not satisfied. Tour Edge also will make custom designed clubs built to your individual specifications or you can buy as is off the shelf.
Price
Prices for Tour Edge clubs hit many price points so as to fit almost any financial situation. Compared to other high end manufacturers with the same performance rating Tour Edge clubs are very low priced. This price includes fitted head covers at no additional charge and comes with a lifetime guarantee. In addition to this, these clubs are available for pre-owned purchase. Clubs in good condition can save you as much as $40 per club.
Lifetime Guarantee
These clubs are made to last a lifetime and the company will give every purchaser a lifetime guarantee. You will not find too many companies that will do this. If at any time you damage or breaks during use you will be able to exchange it for a new one. This exchange process is very simple and quick.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Tour Edge products, go to: Exotic Drivers Or visit my website at Tour Edge Clubs for more information about the best quality Golf Clubs. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
Let’s look at style:
Not only should golf clubs perform well but they should also make a statement about you out there on the golf course. Tour Edge clubs fit this role perfectly by being aesthetically pleasing with the men's GeoMax line to the to the women's Chocolate Moda Line.
Many of the higher end club models are made with titanium and have a cutting edge design emblazoned on them. These clubs come with high quality leather grips and head covers. Along with the clubs, Tour Edge also has in their lineup very functional stand and cart bags, gloves, T-shirts and more.
Performance
Some of the top golf institutions in America have claimed that Tour Edge clubs are the most forgiving clubs out there. The company will provide the customer a free trial to test out the clubs because the company is so confident of their products performance. You can try out certain clubs for a certain period of time with no obligation to buy and return if you are not satisfied. Tour Edge also will make custom designed clubs built to your individual specifications or you can buy as is off the shelf.
Price
Prices for Tour Edge clubs hit many price points so as to fit almost any financial situation. Compared to other high end manufacturers with the same performance rating Tour Edge clubs are very low priced. This price includes fitted head covers at no additional charge and comes with a lifetime guarantee. In addition to this, these clubs are available for pre-owned purchase. Clubs in good condition can save you as much as $40 per club.
Lifetime Guarantee
These clubs are made to last a lifetime and the company will give every purchaser a lifetime guarantee. You will not find too many companies that will do this. If at any time you damage or breaks during use you will be able to exchange it for a new one. This exchange process is very simple and quick.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Tour Edge products, go to: Exotic Drivers Or visit my website at Tour Edge Clubs for more information about the best quality Golf Clubs. Also see my other articles on Victorinox Products: Who Is Victorinox
Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate Marketing 101
Affiliate marketing is a form of internet marketing that involves the marketer advertising a product that was created by a person or company. The marketer is affiliated with the creator of the product through an open or sometimes closed program. The closed programs would require an application that would ask a series of questions determining the marketer's experience and planned advertising tactics.
For example, if company X created an e-book on the topic of growing the best tasting tomatoes, then the company has the option to pay people or companies to publish their ads. Publishers may be Google or some authority website in the gardening niche that could easily advertise the e-book for the company. But, what if the company did not have to pay people to advertise for them? What if the company offered an incentive to the ad publisher?
Company X's program would allow anybody to sign up and sell the e-book that they own, by providing the marketer or publisher with a unique link that includes a tracking ID specific to them, that would link to company X's sales page. Generally, the incentives for these programs are greater than 50% of the sale and sometimes up to 75%, depending on the industry and the company involved. This would be a win-win situation and creates a plethora of possibilities for people looking to make money in the online business world.
The marketers who join these affiliate programs decide to use their websites or possibility create a website and develop it based on the product they are trying to sell. Or the marketer may utilize their e-mail lists, niche related forums, general word of mouth and/or any other means to sell the company's product the commission.
Essentially, the marketer is a freelance salesman who utilizes his talents/specializations to sell a product he/she did not create, for a commission determined by the company. The company offers an open program with mutual benefit to both the salesman and the person/company/distributor that owns the rights to the product.
Getting started is fairly simple. Find a product that you stand behind or have purchased and enjoy, and find out if they have a program that you could join and promote. Go to their website and scroll to the bottom and there usually is a section that you can click for people that wish to advertise, the link is usually called “Affiliate”. If that section can not be found, give them a call or shoot them an e-mail and ask if they have a program that you can join.
Also, there are several on-line ad exchange companies that you can type in Google and find. An easier way might be to start up at Clickbank, which is an e-marketplace that has a wide variety of products with pre-made sales pages and anybody who is signed up to Clickbank can advertise for most of the products. It’s as simple as getting a hop link from them for the product you want to promote.
Good luck!
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to online marketing. Want to learn about getting your online business going? Top Program Reviews for lots of ideas and the top programs on the net you can use. If you want to know more about owning your own niche business or want to jump start what you have, go here: Let NPC Help You! Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
Affiliate marketing is a form of internet marketing that involves the marketer advertising a product that was created by a person or company. The marketer is affiliated with the creator of the product through an open or sometimes closed program. The closed programs would require an application that would ask a series of questions determining the marketer's experience and planned advertising tactics.
For example, if company X created an e-book on the topic of growing the best tasting tomatoes, then the company has the option to pay people or companies to publish their ads. Publishers may be Google or some authority website in the gardening niche that could easily advertise the e-book for the company. But, what if the company did not have to pay people to advertise for them? What if the company offered an incentive to the ad publisher?
Company X's program would allow anybody to sign up and sell the e-book that they own, by providing the marketer or publisher with a unique link that includes a tracking ID specific to them, that would link to company X's sales page. Generally, the incentives for these programs are greater than 50% of the sale and sometimes up to 75%, depending on the industry and the company involved. This would be a win-win situation and creates a plethora of possibilities for people looking to make money in the online business world.
The marketers who join these affiliate programs decide to use their websites or possibility create a website and develop it based on the product they are trying to sell. Or the marketer may utilize their e-mail lists, niche related forums, general word of mouth and/or any other means to sell the company's product the commission.
Essentially, the marketer is a freelance salesman who utilizes his talents/specializations to sell a product he/she did not create, for a commission determined by the company. The company offers an open program with mutual benefit to both the salesman and the person/company/distributor that owns the rights to the product.
Getting started is fairly simple. Find a product that you stand behind or have purchased and enjoy, and find out if they have a program that you could join and promote. Go to their website and scroll to the bottom and there usually is a section that you can click for people that wish to advertise, the link is usually called “Affiliate”. If that section can not be found, give them a call or shoot them an e-mail and ask if they have a program that you can join.
Also, there are several on-line ad exchange companies that you can type in Google and find. An easier way might be to start up at Clickbank, which is an e-marketplace that has a wide variety of products with pre-made sales pages and anybody who is signed up to Clickbank can advertise for most of the products. It’s as simple as getting a hop link from them for the product you want to promote.
Good luck!
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to online marketing. Want to learn about getting your online business going? Top Program Reviews for lots of ideas and the top programs on the net you can use. If you want to know more about owning your own niche business or want to jump start what you have, go here: Let NPC Help You! Also see my other articles on Dakien Backpacks: Dakine Heli Pro DLX
Getting Started With An Online Business
How to start an online business the right way takes some research and a plan as to what kind and how deep down the rabbit hole do you want to go. Some people think that there is no wrong way to start an online business, but they are sadly mistaken. There are plenty of people who attempt and fail at starting an internet business. Those people end up sinking a lot of their time and money into an online project only to have it blow up in their face sadly is the norm. That is certainly not something that anyone wants to have happen to them.
When considering how you are going to go about starting a business, you will want to consider online promotion tools that you can use. If you are using these tools as laid out, then you are going to be able to reach a wider audience for your product. Having the largest audience for your online promotion is the best way to generate buzz about what you are offering.
There are a number of companies that can help you out with this aspect of starting a business. They offer programs, software and advice that you can use to get the customers in. Keep in mind that one of the main problems with failed businesses is that they do not generate enough traffic/revenue in the first year or less to keep themselves afloat. You can avoid all of this by making sure that you are using these companies to help you out with your online business.
Most people starting a business are not going to be too keen on the idea of having other people help them out. However, when it comes to an internet business, it is best to take as much help as you can get. This is just not a time to put your ego first. Make sure that you are avoiding this trap by looking up what deals are available to those who would like to promote their own business and really get it started.
As part of your research, you should be looking at online programs that specialize at teaching you the correct way to get your enterprise up and running. There are websites dedicated to this. One of the best is a review site that rates the top programs to help with eliminating the one's you don't want to waste your time or money with. These programs are not expensive and will go a long way to getting you to profitability.
The one thing to note about going this route is to read up on what is offered and make sure that this fits your business model. If the program offers one on one coaching or live webinars online then I would urge you to get them. It may cost a little more but is well worth the effort. The only other thing I would caution you on is how good the customer support is. You will only find this out once you start the program but, fortunately, you can usually get a refund up to 60 days out so you will have plenty of time to try it out.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to online marketing. Want to learn about getting your online business going? Top Program Reviews for lots of ideas and the top programs on the net you can use. If you want to know more about owning your own niche business or want to jump start what you have, go here: Let NPC Help You! Also see my other articles on Sugar Gliders: Sugar Gliders Joeys
When considering how you are going to go about starting a business, you will want to consider online promotion tools that you can use. If you are using these tools as laid out, then you are going to be able to reach a wider audience for your product. Having the largest audience for your online promotion is the best way to generate buzz about what you are offering.
There are a number of companies that can help you out with this aspect of starting a business. They offer programs, software and advice that you can use to get the customers in. Keep in mind that one of the main problems with failed businesses is that they do not generate enough traffic/revenue in the first year or less to keep themselves afloat. You can avoid all of this by making sure that you are using these companies to help you out with your online business.
Most people starting a business are not going to be too keen on the idea of having other people help them out. However, when it comes to an internet business, it is best to take as much help as you can get. This is just not a time to put your ego first. Make sure that you are avoiding this trap by looking up what deals are available to those who would like to promote their own business and really get it started.
As part of your research, you should be looking at online programs that specialize at teaching you the correct way to get your enterprise up and running. There are websites dedicated to this. One of the best is a review site that rates the top programs to help with eliminating the one's you don't want to waste your time or money with. These programs are not expensive and will go a long way to getting you to profitability.
The one thing to note about going this route is to read up on what is offered and make sure that this fits your business model. If the program offers one on one coaching or live webinars online then I would urge you to get them. It may cost a little more but is well worth the effort. The only other thing I would caution you on is how good the customer support is. You will only find this out once you start the program but, fortunately, you can usually get a refund up to 60 days out so you will have plenty of time to try it out.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to online marketing. Want to learn about getting your online business going? Top Program Reviews for lots of ideas and the top programs on the net you can use. If you want to know more about owning your own niche business or want to jump start what you have, go here: Let NPC Help You! Also see my other articles on Sugar Gliders: Sugar Gliders Joeys
Sportline 340 Pedometer
This is a simple and inexpensive model of pedometer. It counts steps and distance, just set your stride length and away you go. This unit has an improved and advanced pendulum mechanism. It did compare well with a more advanced pedometer worn at the same time for accuracy.
The 340 does not have a protective cover but does have recessed buttons that are hard to push accidentally. It also has a plastic waist belt clip but does not come with a safety leash. The modes are toggling between step counting and distance and will count up to 99,999 steps and 1000 miles.
Because this unit uses a pendulum mechanism inside it does rattle a little bit. It also has a large readout display, a replaceable battery and a 1 year warranty. All in all a decent pedometer.
Sportline 346 Niteview Pedometer
The 346 is a walking (steps) pedometer that can be read in miles or kilometers. It is perfect for those who walk at night or in low light conditions as it has an illuminated screen. It also allows the user to set the stride length in increments of .1 feet for greater accuracy. This unit will also record up to 1,000 miles or kilometers.
The only drawbacks to this model are no safety strap and no cover over the face of the unit which means it could easily be reset.
Sportline Qlip 310 Pedometer
This small rounded device can be clipped anywhere on the body like a bra on your sock or put in your pocket. It needs to stay vertical within a 30 degree angle and your ok. This unit will count steps, calculate calories burned and with it’s time function it can estimate speed and activity time but will not filter out junk steps and it has a holster clip that is removable.
This unit has a single reset button and can count to 999,999 steps. Even though there is no cover, the buttons are recessed to make it hard to accidentally reset and the motion sensor mechanism (Infiniti motion sensor technology) inside does make a soft click when being used. There is a replaceable battery and there is a 1 year warranty.
Sportline TraQ Pedometer 370
The 370 is loaded with features that you can use. It uses their Infinity motion sensor technology that is very quiet in use. This unit also boasts of a pacing tone to help set your stride and pacing. Other features are step counting, calorie calculation, distance estimation, goal countdown, seven day memory, stopwatch and calendar, alarm and separate calibrations for walking and running.
Once you set your stride length you are ready to go. It is recommended that when wearing, not to allow the unit to exceed 30 degrees past vertical as to affect its accuracy. This model comes with a replaceable battery and a 1 year warranty. This unit can’t be beat for the features.
One complaint that has been noted is that the audible pacing tone is hard to hear. That would be understandable on a noisy road but might be ok in a country type area.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Pedometers, go to: Sportline Pedometers Or visit my website at Best Pedometers for more information about the best quality backpacks. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
The 340 does not have a protective cover but does have recessed buttons that are hard to push accidentally. It also has a plastic waist belt clip but does not come with a safety leash. The modes are toggling between step counting and distance and will count up to 99,999 steps and 1000 miles.
Because this unit uses a pendulum mechanism inside it does rattle a little bit. It also has a large readout display, a replaceable battery and a 1 year warranty. All in all a decent pedometer.
Sportline 346 Niteview Pedometer
The 346 is a walking (steps) pedometer that can be read in miles or kilometers. It is perfect for those who walk at night or in low light conditions as it has an illuminated screen. It also allows the user to set the stride length in increments of .1 feet for greater accuracy. This unit will also record up to 1,000 miles or kilometers.
The only drawbacks to this model are no safety strap and no cover over the face of the unit which means it could easily be reset.
Sportline Qlip 310 Pedometer
This small rounded device can be clipped anywhere on the body like a bra on your sock or put in your pocket. It needs to stay vertical within a 30 degree angle and your ok. This unit will count steps, calculate calories burned and with it’s time function it can estimate speed and activity time but will not filter out junk steps and it has a holster clip that is removable.
This unit has a single reset button and can count to 999,999 steps. Even though there is no cover, the buttons are recessed to make it hard to accidentally reset and the motion sensor mechanism (Infiniti motion sensor technology) inside does make a soft click when being used. There is a replaceable battery and there is a 1 year warranty.
Sportline TraQ Pedometer 370
The 370 is loaded with features that you can use. It uses their Infinity motion sensor technology that is very quiet in use. This unit also boasts of a pacing tone to help set your stride and pacing. Other features are step counting, calorie calculation, distance estimation, goal countdown, seven day memory, stopwatch and calendar, alarm and separate calibrations for walking and running.
Once you set your stride length you are ready to go. It is recommended that when wearing, not to allow the unit to exceed 30 degrees past vertical as to affect its accuracy. This model comes with a replaceable battery and a 1 year warranty. This unit can’t be beat for the features.
One complaint that has been noted is that the audible pacing tone is hard to hear. That would be understandable on a noisy road but might be ok in a country type area.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Pedometers, go to: Sportline Pedometers Or visit my website at Best Pedometers for more information about the best quality backpacks. Also see my other article for an Online Business: Starting Out In Affiliate Marketing
Accusplit AX120 Pedometer
The AX120 is your basic pedometer that is a step counter only. This model has a flip open cover to protect the face and from accidental reset. Pedometers.com notes that this model generally undercounts steps. Some of the pros of this pedometer are that it is very small and is quiet.
It is recommended to get the security strap with this model as it is small and the waist clip can come off during bathroom breaks. This unit is comfortable to wear and if you are looking for a basic pedometer than this will work.
Accusplit AE170 Pedometer
This pedometer is a step from the 120 series and does a lot more than count steps. This will also calculate distanced walked and calories burned. It is made of rugged polycarbonate plastic which makes it light enough that you will not know you are wearing it.
Some of the features of this unit are that you can set your stride length in inches or centimeters. The calories counter automatically rolls over at 9,999 and has a closed case to protect the face and the reset button. The LED screen is large and easy to read and has a battery with a 1.5 year lifespan with average usage.
This unit also comes with a 3 way leash and is backed by a five year warranty. Total weight is only 2.4 oz.
Some negative reviews have said that setting up this pedometer was difficult and that the manual was not clear enough.
Accusplit AE190XLG Pedometer
The AD190 XLG is Accusplit’s top of the line goal setting pedometer. It offers everything you need to measure your progress and track your goals. It’s easy to design a workout plan whether you’re jogging or doing a walking plan.
This model will track your steps, activity time, calories burned and calculate your distance. It also has an activity timer that tells you the time you have used during your workout (up to 10,000 minutes). It also keeps track of your distance of up to 999.99 miles.
Unlike some pedometers, you can reset this one each day, each week or month and still keep all of your data (steps, distance, calories and activity values) with the memory that is built in.
Other attributes for this model are, an adjustable stride length for better distance accuracy, a way to adjust your weight setting for more accurate calorie counting, dual leash slots built into the case for extra security. This unit weighs 8 oz and has a five year warranty. Some people have complained that the waist clip is a bit uncomfortable and not balanced allowing the unit to tip forward a bit. There are also some minor complaints about the setup being a bit difficult but there is a phone service to help facilitate your setup.
Accusplit AL1540 Pedometer
The 1540 activity pedometer is an economical model but has all of the features you are looking for. These include a five step filter, a distance counter that can compile up to 1,000 miles or kilometers and a step counter that can count up to 100,000 steps walking or jogging. For added safety the 1540 comes with a leash to attach to your waist to prevent loss.
The AL1504 also comes with the Accustep Activity Wellness Guide to help set up a walking or running program. This also includes instructions on how to wear the 1540. This unit only weighs in at 2.4 oz and for a cheaper model pedometer it has some great features.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Pedometers, go to: Accusplit Pedometers Or visit my website at Best Pedometers for more information about the best quality backpacks. Also see my other articles for Nail Fungus: Nail Fungus aka Onychomycosis
It is recommended to get the security strap with this model as it is small and the waist clip can come off during bathroom breaks. This unit is comfortable to wear and if you are looking for a basic pedometer than this will work.
Accusplit AE170 Pedometer
This pedometer is a step from the 120 series and does a lot more than count steps. This will also calculate distanced walked and calories burned. It is made of rugged polycarbonate plastic which makes it light enough that you will not know you are wearing it.
Some of the features of this unit are that you can set your stride length in inches or centimeters. The calories counter automatically rolls over at 9,999 and has a closed case to protect the face and the reset button. The LED screen is large and easy to read and has a battery with a 1.5 year lifespan with average usage.
This unit also comes with a 3 way leash and is backed by a five year warranty. Total weight is only 2.4 oz.
Some negative reviews have said that setting up this pedometer was difficult and that the manual was not clear enough.
Accusplit AE190XLG Pedometer
The AD190 XLG is Accusplit’s top of the line goal setting pedometer. It offers everything you need to measure your progress and track your goals. It’s easy to design a workout plan whether you’re jogging or doing a walking plan.
This model will track your steps, activity time, calories burned and calculate your distance. It also has an activity timer that tells you the time you have used during your workout (up to 10,000 minutes). It also keeps track of your distance of up to 999.99 miles.
Unlike some pedometers, you can reset this one each day, each week or month and still keep all of your data (steps, distance, calories and activity values) with the memory that is built in.
Other attributes for this model are, an adjustable stride length for better distance accuracy, a way to adjust your weight setting for more accurate calorie counting, dual leash slots built into the case for extra security. This unit weighs 8 oz and has a five year warranty. Some people have complained that the waist clip is a bit uncomfortable and not balanced allowing the unit to tip forward a bit. There are also some minor complaints about the setup being a bit difficult but there is a phone service to help facilitate your setup.
Accusplit AL1540 Pedometer
The 1540 activity pedometer is an economical model but has all of the features you are looking for. These include a five step filter, a distance counter that can compile up to 1,000 miles or kilometers and a step counter that can count up to 100,000 steps walking or jogging. For added safety the 1540 comes with a leash to attach to your waist to prevent loss.
The AL1504 also comes with the Accustep Activity Wellness Guide to help set up a walking or running program. This also includes instructions on how to wear the 1540. This unit only weighs in at 2.4 oz and for a cheaper model pedometer it has some great features.
My name is Allan Stewart and I have several websites dedicated to health and well being for people and pets as well as product information. Want to learn more about Pedometers, go to: Accusplit Pedometers Or visit my website at Best Pedometers for more information about the best quality backpacks. Also see my other articles for Nail Fungus: Nail Fungus aka Onychomycosis
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