There are 3 different noises I've heard Bubbles (my sugar glider) make.
The first one, and the most common until they get to know you, is called Crabbing. It's a scary sound and you can obviously tell it means they aren't happy or are warning you to back off. This sound does not seem like it could come from such a tiny animal, but as it persists to make this noise it gets louder, and louder. Don't jerk away from him, there's more of a chance of getting bitten if you. Just slowly move your hand away and give him some space.
The second one is called Barking. The best way I can describe this to you is that it sounds like a squeak toy. The first night I heard this was at 2 in the morning one night and I had thought my dog walked into my room with his toy. I was almost surprised that this persistent noise was coming from my little baby and after further research I learned that it was how they communicated and called for each other in the wild. He just wanted some attention. (:
The third one is a little less common. I don't believe that there is a specific name for this noise because all it is, is a hiss. Some people think it's a noise they make when they are in pain but Bubble's has never used it in this way. He hisses as a way to let me know he's awake, and he is hungry.
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