The flying squirrel is also called the flying squirrel. Because of its natural gliding ability, many people think it is called this name. However, flying squirrels are different from birds. They cannot fly and can only glide downward from high places.
At first, flying squirrels were widely distributed in subtropical areas, with a few living in temperate and cold temperate forests. In recent years, due to the domestication of flying squirrels by humans, they have appeared in many people's homes. It is well-behaved, cute, loves quietness, and its cute appearance is very lovable. So someone may ask: How to choose a qualified flying squirrel? The editor has summarized several selection tips, let’s take a look.
1. Price
The current market price of a normal flying squirrel is 100 yuan to 200 yuan, so you can refer to this price when purchasing. However, everyone needs to pay attention to the fact that if you encounter a flying squirrel with a price lower than 100 yuan, it is not recommended to buy it to prevent you from buying a sick flying squirrel.
2. Appearance characteristics
The body length of an adult flying squirrel is generally 25 cm, and the tail is roughly the same length as the body; when it is not flying, it At the time, it looks like a squirrel. Its coat is usually gray-brown or yellowish-brown, its abdomen is gray-white, and its four legs have orange-red fur. Its head is relatively wide, its eyes are large, its auricles are well-developed, and there are wide and hairy wings between its front and rear limbs. membrane, hind limbs slightly longer than forelimbs. When choosing, you can refer to the above appearance characteristics. If you find that there is a big difference from the above characteristics, it is not recommended for you to buy.
3. Health status
When we choose a flying squirrel, it is very important to observe whether it is healthy. A healthy flying squirrel should meet the following characteristics:
1. The eyes are relatively large and very energetic, and there will be no eye droppings or tears;
2. Body shape Be relatively well-proportioned, neither too fat nor too thin. If it is too fat, it may easily cause some diseases; if it is too thin, it may be malnourished;
3. The coat is clean and shiny. If you find that the flying squirrel often loses its hair, or the color of its coat is relatively light, it may be suffering from some kind of disease;
4. As long as you put it in a high place, it will fly down by itself. If you find that it doesn't like gliding very much, there may be some mental or physical defect.It is not recommended to buy;
5. The feces is relatively hard and will not be relatively watery.
4. Personality
Although the flying squirrel also has the timid characteristics common to rats, it has a very gentle personality and likes to get along with people. In addition, flying squirrels especially like to stick to their owners and like their owners to play with them, and they are not aggressive towards people. However, the flying squirrel also has a shortcoming in its character, that is, it has a glass heart. For example, if the flying squirrel flies over and you fail to catch it, then it will be unhappy. So when you are choosing, remember to choose those that are more lively and like to play with others, otherwise it is not recommended for you to buy.
Okay, the above are the 4 selection techniques for flying squirrels. You might as well try them when you actually buy them!
