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Post by ra on Mar 17, 2005 16:34:24 GMT
Just saw a Sugarglider leash that said it could be used for "other pocket pets". I would like to teach Virgil to sit on my shoulder. A leash would be a nice safety net for now.
My fear is he moves so quickly he could get tangled and hurt. Has anyone tried one of these leashes?
Thoughts on it?
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Post by Sunshinemeg on Mar 22, 2005 12:13:49 GMT
Hi Ra.
I would be very interested to know how you get on with leashes. I too have seen them, but never tried them. I would think you would have difficulty getting them into one, but then I can see it could be good fun. If you try it, take some pics and upload them in Ranglers section of the forum!
SUNSHINEMEG ;D
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Post by ra on Mar 22, 2005 15:20:04 GMT
I spoke with the people at MR. BRISKY about the sugarglider leashes. Decided to order the one that looks like a harness affair. I think you would slip his little arms through it with the leash at his back.
We shall see. I was thinking about it on the way into work this morning. I will have to be very careful to not frighten him with it or I will destroy all the trust we have built 'til now. I may wait a few more weeks until he allows me to pick him up. He will take a 10 min nap in my hands. When he is awake he can't seem to sit still enough to really visit unless I'm scratching him while he's in his cage. We're getting there.
I will take pictures if we succeed in getting the leash on safely.
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Post by cheekychicken on Jun 4, 2005 22:47:46 GMT
Wouldnt they hate a leash?, ive tried leashes with other smal animals even a bearded dragon lol , and they all disliked it , our degus seem to sulk all day if they dont get there own way! , as for sitting on your shoulder, i would suggest just lift him up on to your shoulder,stand up straight as they woulldnt want to jump from that height!
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Post by ra on Jun 6, 2005 2:53:09 GMT
Decide the Degus would not like the leash at all. Tonight, the baby got onto my shoulder from the cage platform when I called to her and offered my shoulder. I was so happy. She did it again later. Mocha watched the entire time and thought about trying it herself. I think it will only be a matter of days before she starts to climb on my shoulder voluntarily too.
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