Sugar Gliders as Pets

Sugar Gliders are very unique pets. Most people have never seen a sugar glider. Petsmart is known for having sugar gliders that you can purchase. Sugar gliders can live to be 10 or 15 years old. Sugar gliders are somewhat small, they can be around 9-11 inches long but they weight less than 1 pound. They are very delicate. They come from areas found in Australia. Sugar gliders are similar to kangaroos and koalas. They are marsupials and they carry their young in a pouch. They also resemble a bat because they have what appears to be wings. They cannot fly but they can glide for short distances. This is an important part of their survival. They use their gliding ability to maneuver from tree to tree.

Keeping sugar gliders together in pairs should only be attempted from birth. You can buy a same sex pair or you can buy a female and a neutered male to avoid babies being born. Sugar gliders crave attention and they will do very well in pairs. They also require a lot of attention from their owners. They make very good pets and companions if you can spend a lot of time with them.

Sugar gliders like most pets are nocturnal. They sleep during the day and they play at night. This doesn't mean that you won't be able to play with your sugar glider unless it's night time. They will be somewhat active during the day from time to time. You can also bring your sugar glider out and have it sleep in a pouch or on your lap. Sugar gliders love to have company.

Sugar gliders are somewhat new to the pet trade so feeding can be an issue. They are known to feed on bugs, nectar and tree sap. They also eat bird eggs and small lizards in the wild. You should ask about feeding from the person you purchase your sugar glider from. You will not be able to find sugar glider pellets to feed your new pet. Make sure that you know what types of things to feed your sugar glider. They are prone to having bone issues caused by a lack of calcium. The pet store may recommend some type of vitamin supplement for your sugar glider.

Sugar gliders love to run and jump. They also love to sleep in pouches so you can purchase objects which hang down for your sugar glider to rest in. Make sure that the cage is free from small objects your pet could digest. Also make sure that the cage is completely secure and your pet cannot escape from the cage in the middle of the night.