[Dragonrain]

Aw kudos to you for getting the glider into a much more comfortable living situation.

Older gliders do usually take more time to tame, especially if they haven't had much human interaction when they where younger - but it's not imposable!

I wouldn't force any interactions. Don't try to grab him to pick him up - let him come to you. You can try putting some licky treats on your hand for him - something like fruit baby food or apple sauce. Licking small amounts of that type of stuff off your hand will help him to associate you with pleasant things. You can also give him treats - most gliders will go crazy over meal worms.

Do you have a bonding pouch? During the day when you're hanging out around the house, you can put him in a bonding pouch and carry it near your body. If he'll let you, once in awhile you can reach in and gently pet him. A bonding pouch is similar to the types of pouches you'd use inside the cage, except for that they zipper shut so the glider can't escape.

You can also get a piece of extra fleece and rub it against your skin or wear it against your body for a few hours, then put it inside the cage with the glider. It will help him get use to your smell.

Tent time is a fun way to bond with them as well - pretty much you just get a small one or two person pop up tent, and fill it with fun toys and things to explore. Bring your glider into the tent and let him play and explore, and just sit in there with him. He'll probably eventually use you as a jungle gym haha. Don't try to pick him up at first, but as he gets more and more use to you he should become less afraid of you.

Remember that gliders are so small, and he's in a completely new environment where a giant creature (you!) keeps sticking it's hand in his environment...it will take him some time to learn that you're not going to hurt him.

Are you planning on getting him a buddy? Gliders are highly social and almost always do best in at least pairs. Also, on more than one occasion, I've seen adding a second glider help the first glider become more friendly. They are more comfortable with a buddy and if the second glider is friendly, they can help teach the less friendly glider to learn to trust humans.

Good luck with your little guy! Did you give him a name yet?

 

[Dragonrain]

What kind of background do you have on this guy? I wouldn't breed him if you don't have extensive background on his family history. Most good sugar glider breeders wouldn't ever breed a glider without a known lineage, and most people who know what to look for in a good breeder will not buy a baby glider from a breeder without a lineage.

I'd have to agree with Jennicat, I'd also suggest you neuter him and try properly introducing either another neutered male or a adult female - especially so if you don't know his family history.

Yeah I'd give him some time to get use to his new home before you go crazy trying to tame him. It's important that he feels comfortable with his surroundings.

To get him in the tent, you can try to convince him to go into a pouch and then use the pouch to transport him from the cage to the tent. That way you don't have to directly pick him up and risk getting bitten.

 

[Dragonrain]

Well if you buy from a breeder, I would look for breeders who have lineages (basically a family tree) on their gliders and are breeding for a low inbreeding percentage. And of course you'll want a breeder who spends a lot of time socializing the joeys and cares for them well.

If you are looking for a glider just as a pet, you can start by looking in rescues. If you're not going to breed and pass on the animals genes, things like lineage aren't as important, and there are sadly plenty of gliders in rescues needing new homes.

I believe having a background on any animal you plan to breed is very very important. You'd especially want to know if that glider could possibly be carrying genes that could cause genetic defects in it's babies, and of course knowing where your glider came from would help you be able to avoid breeding animals that may actually be related.

 

[Dragonrain]

It sounds like he is making progress. Food can be a great motivator!

What diet do you have him on?