Final Decision

So I have been wanting to get a sugar glider, only thing is I work nights at a jail, and I have read that the will musk you with their scent glands and I did a lot of reading about their diet and all. So after talking with the lady that breeds them, she mentioned about a flying squirrel, so I did some googling and some reviews on the flying squirrels and viewed comparsions. I think the way i'm going to go is with a flying squirrel. Their diet is quite easier, and overall a few things are easier about them versus a sugar glider. So since all the people are secure where I work at during the night, I think i'm going to take my pet(when I get him/her) to work with me, and she can bond with me while I work since shes noctournal.

flying squirrels are neat, make sure to check local regs though.. I believe they might be considered native in LA which may pose an issue for captive care as many states do not allow native mammals as pets.

If i'm not mistaken as long as its CB it's ok. Not that it matters. I will check with F&W though.

The Southern fliers are wonderful little creatures. I rehabbed a litter of them a few years ago and they were a joy to have around.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1.../Misc/sq37.jpg

Do you still have them, or did you get rid of them?

Also in La you do have to have a permit, it's $25 a year.

They were bottle fed until they were old enough to release, then released.

Ah. I think i'm going to get mine in like a month or so. I want to find out what's the youngest you can acquire them. Younger = better bond.