wow...im glad you did your research...maybe get a girl sugar glider? Do they do the scent marking too? As for the toileting behavior you have to admit...over than dogs and cats sometiems...most animals do go whereever they want....so that isnt too bad is it???as for the pencil sharpner noise...well you might not get sleep at night....as it is nocturnal and probably want to play and wont be happy if no one is there to play...way the pros and cons and if you feel you might not be able to do it....than say no thank you...but id ask around with those who have had them and see what they say...goodluck!!!!