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Glider Sounds
Written by: Mysticangel38671
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As we all know gliders can be very vocal. They make many sounds. A lot of times
we wonder what these sounds mean. I have put the most common sounds you will
hear together and some of the meanings.
Barking: Sounds like a small dog's short bark. This usually means they are talking
to other gliders, or something has spooked them. Unless your gliders are like
mine and they bark just to see who can get me out of bed first.
Sneezing: I have heard this sound from my pairs at feeding or treat time. With my
gliders this means "mine leave it alone". It can also mean they are cleaning
themselves. It sounds just like a little sneeze.
Hissing: Adult gliders will make this sound if in distress. They will also make
this sound if having problems going to the potty. And Joeys will make this sound
if hungry. It sounds like a snake hissing in small spurts.
Crabbing: This is the loudest and most scary sound a glider will make. You will
hear this when waking a glider sometimes till they see and smell it's you. It
sounds like a locust or some people say it sounds like an electric pencil
sharpener.
My gliders have body language that goes along with the crabbing...
1) crab with one hand in air=leave me alone.
2) crab standing on hind legs=watch out!!
3) crab standing on hind legs and both hands in air=come any closer and I will
have your hand for dinner.
Chattering: Gliders usually make this sound when they are excited or very happy.
My gliders make this sound of the mornings when I talk to them. This sounds like
a squirrel chatter.
Purr: This sound is very soft and hard to hear unless you have the glider very
close to you. This is a sound of contentment. It sounds much like the purr of a
small kitten.
Crying: This sound is heard from Joeys or gliders that have just went to their
new home and they are crying for their mom/dad. To me this sounds like a low
crab with a hiss mixed in it.
Singing: The female will sing to her Joeys while they are in pouch. The female
makes a soft rhythmic sound that actually carries a tune and changes in pitch.
Fighting/Mating: I list these sounds together because they sound so much alike.
Mating: A male and female will make this sound during mating it sounds like a
crabby hissy/whine.
Fighting: Gliders make the same sound when fighting. When it is fighting, it is
usually louder and more constant.
Once you know your gliders you will be able to tell the difference between the
two sounds.
SHH-SHH: This is a sound the female makes when the joeys come out of pouch and when the female is trying to get the joeys to stop nursing so she can go and
eat. It sounds like she is saying SHHH but in small little spurts.
Self-Mutilation: I have never heard this sound first hand. Pocket Angel was
able to get this very disturbing sound on tape. It is a cross between a cry and
a crab. Unlike any other sound a glider will make. Everyone that has heard this
sound says you will know it when you hear it. Here is the
link to Jess' post of
the SM sound.
For those of you that want to read more on glider sounds these are the sites I
used to get my information:
Bourbon's Sound Page
Glider Sounds
Sugar Gliders-A Complete Pet Owner's Manual by Caroline MacPherson. |
