Sugar Gliders (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

by Caroline MacPherson (Author) "A sugar glider is a small marsupial possum found in the tree tops of Australia, Tasmania, Indonesia, and Papua-New Guinea..." (more)
Key Phrases: pet glider, psittacine diet, baby glider, Sir Banks (more...)

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Product Description
These furry marsupials, native to Australia and New Guinea, are becoming increasingly popular among pet owners and animal hobbyists around the world. This profusely illustrated manual gives vital information and advice on caging, feeding, maintaining a proper environment, health care, and breeding.

From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Sugar Gliders

Typical Sugar Gliders: their origins, anatomy, traits, and life cycle
Expert advice: feeding, health care, housing, and more
Understanding Sugar Gliders: their body language and its meaning

Step-by-step directions for everyday care

Informative and attractive tables and illustrations

Filled with handsome color photos

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These playful marsupials make entertaining pets and are easy to care for. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764101722
• ISBN-13: 978-0764101724
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #289,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended by International Sugar Glider Association, March 12, 2000

By	Erebor Telperion (Laurence Harbor, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

This is simply the best book on sugar gliders currently available. As president of the ISGA, Inc., I always recommend it to all people who contact us for guidance on caring for their pets. It has excellent information on the animal's physical characteristics and natural origins, as well as clear and helpful information on the domesticated pet. There are other books on the market that were written before all the facts were in on sugar gliders, so I would recommend anyone to make this book their primary resource.

***edited in 2007*** -- In seven years, we've come a long way in sugar glider nutrition. There are enough good foods on the market now that no one should be feeding their gliders cat food. This book still has a lot to offer, but I suggest checking internet websites to get the latest information on feeding.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best out of the three books I purchased., February 18, 2000

By	Sheri Myrick (Gilbert, Arizona) - See all my reviews

Considering the addition of Sugar Gliders to you family? If so, please read this book. It will help you decide if you are ready, and have what it takes, to commit to becoming a loving Glider owner. Already have Gliders? Still, read this book. It provides pertinent information to create, and maintain, both an interesting and nutritional life for your pet(s).

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sugar Gliders--A Complete Pet Owner's Manual, January 12, 2000

By	Roamer's Mom (Texas) - See all my reviews

As a licensed breeder of these unique animals, I believe this book has the best, most accurate information available. I highly recommend it to anyone that has, or is thinking of having a Sugar Glider.