The Japanese flying squirrel is a cute small rodent pet. It is a nocturnal animal with unique large eyes that are suitable for its nighttime activities. It is the most suitable pet for night owls to feed on, mainly fruit and squirrel artificial feed, occasionally feeding some animal food. Introduction to Japanese Flying Squirrel: Chinese Name: Japanese Flying Squirrel (Japanese Flying Squirrel) Commonly known as Japanese Flying Squirrel, Shrimp Flying Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, English name: Southern Flying Squirrel, Latin name: Pteromys momonga. Japanese Flying Squirrel is mostly found in high mountain forests. The Japanese flying squirrel is a nocturnal animal with unique large eyes that are suitable for its nighttime activities, making it the most suitable pet for night owls to feed on.
The morphological characteristics of Japanese flying squirrels: body weight: 100-150g; body length: about 15cm; Tail length: about 12cm. Life habits of Japanese flying squirrels. Japanese flying squirrels are mainly distributed in Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu, Japan. The back is gray brown and the abdomen is white. There is a membrane connecting the limbs, which can slide in the air when opened. The large eyes unique to nocturnal animals are very cute in appearance.
Mainly active at night, it is the most suitable pet for night owls to feed on. Prepare a nest box for birds in the cage, which can be used for sleeping during the day. After taming, it can be released from the cage and glided inside the house. Same family as squirrels, the same feeding method can be used. Usually, the main food is artificial feed made from fruits and squirrels, occasionally feeding some animal based foods. Japanese flying squirrels have brownish gray or purple black fur with a few brown hairs in summer, and light yellow fur in winter. When gliding, its limbs are extended flat and its tail is slightly tilted upwards, with the assistance of the wrist extensor muscles in the forelimbs to control the membrane. When landing, lift your head upwards and keep your body vertical, then grab onto the tree trunk with your front foot. If the slope is steep, its gliding distance is also longer. The Japanese flying squirrel is a plant-based omnivorous species, mainly feeding on fruits and artificial squirrel feed, occasionally with animal based food. Prepare a nest box for birds inside the cage, which can be used for sleeping during the day. After taming, it can be released from the cage and glided inside the house. The price of Japanese flying squirrels varies depending on the location. Approximately 30-50 yuan per unit, some places offer 100 yuan per pair, some offer 150 yuan per unit, and some offer 200 yuan per unit, with varying market economy prices.
The feeding method for Japanese flying squirrels (1) can be fed with pine nuts, hazelnuts, melon seeds, sunflowers, pears, apples, etc. According to the season and different regions, a variety of feed options should be provided as much as possible for them to choose from. Feed can be divided into several places to avoid competition. Dry feed can be added once every 2-3 days, and fruits should be supplied daily, preferably consumed on the same day. The basin should always have clear water. （2） During the hot summer season, animal behavior can be observed, and if necessary, grass or bamboo mats can be temporarily added to the roof of the sports field for shade, and water can be sprayed to cool down. Insulation measures are not necessary in winter. （3） When introducing animals, it is necessary to select those with strong physical fitness for breeding, and the male to female ratio can be set at 3-4:1. Picking out weak individuals, especially weak males, may be attacked by other males. During the breeding season, some animal based foods such as cooked eggs, bread, etc. can be given to see if they like them. In addition, place some clean dead leaves, crushed hemp, twigs, etc. inside the circle for them to cushion or build nests. Newborns born six months ago should be raised separately to avoid excessive density.
The common disease of Japanese flying squirrels is that marmots have strong resistance to diseases, but improper feeding can also lead to some illnesses. Common ones include: (1) Ascaris. Young otters and young otters under one year old are prone to this disease. Sick otters are weak and thin, with messy and dull fur, loss of appetite, slow development, and in severe cases, roundworm bodies can be excreted from their feces. Oral administration of half a tablet of intestinal worm clear can be used for treatment. (2) Mite disease and flea disease. Both are caused by external parasites, especially those that invade the skin and cause high itching, hair loss, and skin scabbing. During treatment, a full body medicinal bath with 0.03% acaricide can be used, soaking for one minute each time for healing. 5. Selling out. Timely sell according to market demand. It is advisable to slaughter young otters for breeding; Most otters used for skin harvesting are adult male otters and infertile or discontinued female otters, and it is best to take skin during the beginning of winter. The selection method for Japanese flying squirrels is generally from mid to late April to mid to early June for the first litter, and from mid to late July to the end of August for the second litter. Generally, the period from April to June is better, while the period from July to September is average. Big and lively eyes represent the health and intelligence of squirrels. The bright and intact fur color represents good breeding conditions for mouse vendors, and attention should be paid to the hygiene of squirrels. A clean and hairless buttocks indicate that the squirrel is not experiencing diarrhea and is healthy. A slightly wet or dry nose indicates that squirrels do not have a cold and are healthy. Squirrels with round heads and flesh on their bodies are more docile. Holding it in your hand wont make you struggle, it means we have fate and are not afraid of you. With strong fingers, hold the squirrel in your hand, flip your hand, and if the squirrels claws grab with great force, it also means that the squirrel is very healthy.