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Date Posted: 19:40:19 02/13/06 Mon
Author: Dennis
Author Host/IP: unio-cas1-cs-43.dial.bright.net / 209.143.16.173
Subject: Re: I have some questions
In reply to: S. Patterson 's message, "Re: I have some questions" on 09:48:16 02/13/06 Mon

Thanks Steve. I'm sure you know the laws in Canada
much better than you care to know.

>Because it is illegal to have native wildlife,
>including flying squirrels, in your possession in
>Canada, (unless you have a special permit
>(rehabilitator, researcher, etc.), all your other
>questions are moot.
>
>Penalties are severe for simple possession (i.e.
>$25,000 and 6 months in jail), but if you have a
>southern flying squirrel in your possession, the
>penalties are even more severe, as these animals are
>listed by COSEWIC as Special Concern or Vulnerable.
>
>My advice - get a sugar glider!
>
>>I've posted this on another message board about flyers
>>but i want some more opinions. I don't have a flyer
>>but I'm hoping to get one soon. I have some questions:
>>
>>1) I've read that Flyers tent to be nervous and
>>"flighty" is this true?
>>
>>2) Are flyers legal in Calgary Alberta, Canada?
>>
>>3) Are sugar gliders or flyers more prone to biting?
>>
>>4) For a single Flyer how many hours of
>>out-of-the-cage-time does it need?
>>
>>5) How large should the cage be? (how many feet by how
>>many feet?)
>>
>>6) How much does it usually cost to buy a flyer from a
>>breeder?
>>
>>7) Do they need any special ear care? Tooth care? Nail
>>care?
>>
>>8) I've found this diet on the internet but I'm not
>>sure if its good: An ample supply of non-salted
>>peanuts, walnut pieces, a wedge of apple or orange,
>>and a parrot seed mix(no colorful bits) each night. Is
>>this correct if so how much parrot seed mix do I give?
>>If it isn't correct what is the correct diet?
>>
>>9) Do you prefer Flyers or Gliders? Why?
>>
>>Thanks very much!

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