The Sugar Glider Buyer's Checklist

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gavin_Mathews]Gavin Mathews
Before buying from any seller, always ask the following questions:
1. Does your business have a license from the United States Department of Agriculture?
This is a make-or-break question that will tell you if the breeder or seller is the real thing or not. As we mentioned earlier, the breeding of sugar gliders (SG) in the United States is heavily regulated and no one is above the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture.
An illegal breeder will most likely say, "We are a very small operation; therefore, we don't have to get a license from the USDA." This is an utter lie. Every breeder must have a federal license before they can legitimately carry out their business. If the seller changes the topic or fails to produce an actual copy of the federal license given by the United States Department of Agriculture, don't buy from the seller.
2. What kind of support will I be receiving after I purchase a SG from you?
A bad seller or breeder will tell you that there are dozens of books and websites about sugar bears - and therefore, no support is needed because the material is easily available. If you hear this, walk away from the seller. A legitimate breeder or seller is aware that after-sales educational support is needed for every purchase.
This educational support will come in the form of printed material that will educate the new sugar glider owner of the basics of proper glider care.
DVDs and even pamphlets are also given to new owners. A good breeder or pet store will also readily give you contact information so you can ring or email them any time if you have questions about your new honey glider.
3. Can I hold one of your sugar gliders?
This is another litmus test that will enable you to discover if the seller is really knowledgeable about glider-bear husbandry or not.
A good breeder or seller will allow you to pick the suggies that you want to hold - and you will be allowed to play with the animals, too. If the breeder knows what he is doing, the sugar gliders in his care will be completely familiar with humans and will be quite affectionate to any human who wishes to play with them.
The sugar glider must not show signs of aggression or hostility.
4. How old are the sugar gliders that are up for sale?
Ideally, young adult honey gliders should be sold to new pet owners because younger adult gliders are easier to bond with new owners than aged gliders. The suggie's age must be between seven to twelve weeks.
5. Does your business offer any guarantees to buyers?
In the context of sugar gliders, the best guarantee that a seller can give a buyer is replacement of any honey glider that becomes ill and suddenly dies after a short period of time. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are two types of guarantees that a breeder can offer to buyers.
The first one applies to a short period of time after the sale has occurred. For example, if your new sugar bear dies after only three days, the breeder must replace the glider free of charge.
For longer periods, like two or three weeks, a breeder can offer you a "reduced price" guarantee. So if your new sugar bear suddenly dies in seven to fourteen days after the initial purchase, the breeder or seller can offer a discounted replacement. The second guarantee does not entitle you to a free replacement; just a discount.
My name is Gavin Mathews, I am a pet lover and exotic pet enthuses me to go the extra mile. As a sugar glider enthusiast I would like to share some of the knowledge I have gained in the due course.
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