Wow!!!! I do commend anyone who decides to do rescue work for any species but when you let your emotions and lack of knowledge get in the way it only clouds your judgement and veiw.

Yes Steve Larkin is a business man but he also cares about Sugar Gliders. I have purchased three from him and he has allways been there for us. He is not hard to get in touch with. I may not totally agree with his choice of diet but thats what they get fed in a Zoo with a Vets approval.

Diet can be debated all day long and yet you will still not have everyone agree on one. As far as the smell factor goes it is generally caused by intact males. They do have a smell(not like Ferrets) about them but it can be managed by nuetering your males and keeping your cage and all it's contents CLEAN. Just like any cage for any other pet, it should be cleaned on a regular basis.

Sugar Gliders are a high maintenance pet but so are Dogs, Ferrets, Birds, and so on. When I purchased my Glider from Steve I too asked him many questions about care, habitat, personality, and the do's and dont's to name a few. He anserwed all of my questions and even suggested that I go and do some research. One year later I purchased our first two Gliders from him. Later that day I sat and listened to him discussing Gliders with other people and not once did he omit anything from them.

Say what you want, do what you will but for Gods sake at least do some research with an open mind before you pass judgement. Information is just a click away!