Reply #28: They are very sweet.

[Madrone]

The downside is - they are stinky little buggers! I've heard people say ferrets are worse - but as an owner of both, I say Gliders win, hands down. Like anything else, of course, they aren't as bad when diligently cared for.

They like to play, they glide, they like play time outside of their cage - unfortunately, they don't wake up until I go to bed, so mine aren't as "bonded" as they would be if I spent a lot of time interacting with them. They are certainly not unfriendly, just still not entirely sure of what to make of me, I guess. And, unfortunately, they don't get so much time outside of the cage to play. That's why I got them the BIGGEST cage I could find. It must be disassembled to get it out of my bedroom.

They make a few different noises. They bark. They make a noise called "crabbing" - it's loud, and sounds like an electric pencil sharpener. *L* It kind of startles people to hear that loud noise coming from such a small critter. Basically, when they make that noise they are cussing you out to the nth degree! The make a chirping noise when they're happy - and they make a clicking noise - also a happy/content noise.

They really are sweet, fun little pets. They require a bit more care than other animals. I have to cook for them every night!