Hi all,
 
Ok, the "gotta have that" urge has passed.  I was looking at a small
monkey, not a sugar glider like I thought.  Still very cute, but after
extensive research and some very well thought out advise from several
of you I have decided that it's just not the right pet for me.  For one
thing, they can live 30 years, and I may not live that long myself!
Another thing, they tend to fling poop.  At least the ferrets pile it
neatly in the corner.  :-) Also, they would be a danger to my furkids
and skin kids.  Both of which were here first, so they come first.
 
Thanks again to all who replied with such wonderful advise and insights.
 
Shelley the monkey-less.
[Posted in FML issue 4695]