Flyers vs. Gliders
Have you always wanted to know the differences between flyers and gliders?
Do your friends constantly call your flyer a glider, and visa versa? Well, have no fear. Here is a site that points out some of the differences between flyers and gliders.
FLYING SQUIRREL | SUGAR GLIDER |
APPEARANCE
Fur: Smooth, Silky, Lays Flat Color: Chestnut Brown with a peachy White Belly | APPEARANCE
Fur: Fuzzy, Velvety Soft Colors: Normal color is Grey with a Black stripe from the forehead to the tail. White colored mutations are common in the pet industry. |
FACE
Nocturnal Eyes: Black, on Sides of the head Nose: Semi-pointy, generally pink, long Whiskers on both Sides | FACE
Nocturnal Eyes: Black, Bulging, Pointed more towards the nose Nose: Pointy, Whiskers on both sides, generally pink |
FEET
Toes: Pointy toes Nails: Tiny and sharp if not trimmed | FEET
Toes: Finger-like, with opposable thumb Nails: Larger than a Flying Squirrel, very sharp, must be kept trimmed |
TAIL
About 4 inches in length, all fur lays flat and acts as a rudder when gliding | TAIL
About 6 inches in length, all fur sticks up |
VOCALIZATIONSSqueaking: High pitch barely audible squeak heard from babies looking for a mom. A lower more audible bark squeak is used when adults are upset. | VOCALIZATIONSCrabbing: Described as a sharpener or a swarm of bees. Barking: A small puppy Hissing: High pitch hissing |
SIZEPocket size: 9-10 inches long including the tail Weighs around 4 ounces | SIZEPocket size: 10-12 inches long including the tail Weighs between 5 and 9 ounces |
BASIC DIETShelled nuts, Fruits, Seed mix, Yogurts, Veggies, Mealworms Needs a calcium supplement.
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Fruits, Saps, Honey, Yogurt, Chicken/Eggs/Mealworms Needs a calcium supplement. |
BIRTHFlying squirrels give birth to live young. Young are born without fur or any capabilities of its own. Their ears open at 2 to 6 days old, and fur grows in by 7 days. Their eyes don't open until they are 24-30 days old.
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BIRTHGliders are marsupials. After about 16 days in the mother, the baby is born, with a weight of only 0.2 grams. It must then find its way to the mother's pouch where it will finish its development attached to one of four nipples for about 70 days. Joeys are weaned 110 to 120 days after emerging from the pouch, which is about 16 to 17 weeks. |
PERSONALITY
The following is true for a Flying Squirrel and a Sugar Glider:
Bonds well with immediate family, requires hours of attention every day, enjoys being with their humans. Playful, curious, loves to play with fun toys in their cage. Even though they are nocturnal they will enjoy playtime during the day, Will try to get your attention if you are in the room, to get them out and play . Generally accepting of strangers if properly socialized.