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SUGAR GLIDER INFO OVERVIEW (below):


Finding a Glider

It can be exciting to see these little guys in a pet store or at a fair, but please remember these gliders are often not well cared for, sick, or from a mill breeder.


  • These mills over breed and/or inbreed their gliders.
  • Mill bred gliders are usually fed poor diets (like pellets).
  • The gliders live in too small of cages & sold with too small of cages.
  • Most times, as joeys, they are taken away too early from their mother (not weaned).
    They will recommend a heat rock or heat lamp
    (and sell you one) which should be a red flag!
    You never need those with a Sugar Glider if they are old enough to be away from their mother.


So please take the time to do the proper research and find a reputable breeder or adopt. We are here to help you do that!


Even with adoptions can come big problems, that is why we are here- to help you and your Sugar Gliders get what you both need.


We have resources we can give you on diet, behavior, housing, enrichment, bonding and health.


Sugar Gliders are not hamsters....

Most people have a common misconception that gliders can be cared for like hamsters, gerbils, or other small animals. Sugar Gliders are very different from other small animals in many, many ways.


First- THEY MUST HAVE A COMPANION. You need 2 Sugar Gliders so they won't self mutilate or get depressed. If you find 2 separate gliders and want to put them together, you MUST quarantine in separate rooms for 30 days. This helps protect each from potential parasites and worms that can hatch or show weeks after you get the glider.


When you buy a hamster you can usually expect 2-3 years life expectancy, but when gliders are taken care of properly you can most times expect them to reach their full life expectancy of 12-15 years! You also need to get males neutered if they are rescues, 2 males together or if you are not sure if the pair is related.


Gliders are not easily entertained like most little fuzzies, so you must provide plenty of time and stimulating toys for these little guys. 


They also have a particular smell, them being on pellets DOES NOT diminish the smell. On a proper diet, they smell musky (similar scent to a ferret). If they smell incredibly bad (unbearable) there could be a health issue or diet issue.


You also need to wash their pouches and fleece once every week or at least 2x a month, so having 2 of everything is a must.


  • They are not domesticated!
  • They will and do bite.
  • There is no potty training,  so you can always expect little presents & urine on you.


Suggie Sleeping Habits

Sugar Gliders are nocturnal, they will be wide-eyed and bushy tailed while you are getting ready to curl up and go to bed.


Suggies like to sleep higher up, so you will want to make sure you have their sleeping pouch at the top of the cage. It is always a good idea to have more then one pouch this offers a variety of places to sleep. Most gliders wake up between 7-11 pm and stay awake until 6-8 am. Some where in the middle of playtime your little suggies will get a little tuckered out and take a nap.


They do make noise and bark in the middle of the night- they are not quiet! 


Sugar Glider Diet

Although, there are many diets out there, the truth is: 


  • The sugar glider diet is highly complicated and requires time to prepare and understand.

  • They are Omnivores (animals that feed on both animal, insect and vegetable substances).

  • They need to have some insects in their diet.

    AND

  • Pellets are not healthy for these animals and should not be a food source for them!

For more information on diet,
Please e-mail us and/or attend a diet workshop.

 

Glider Gab

When thinking about getting a glider you should keep in mind they are vocal and for different reasons:


  • Crabbing:
    Crabbing, is a very distinguishable noise.
    This usually means your glider is upset.
    Most suggies get over this with time, but there are also "pouch protective gliders" out there who will make this noise when given a treat, when you put your hand in the pouch, or when you look in the pouch.

  • Chirping:
    This cute bird like twitter is usually made when eating treats or during grooming.

  • Chattering:
    When you have more then one suggie they make a chattering noise to communicate with one another or it could be a simple "hey make some room pouch hog" while they are going to bed.

  • Barking:
    This noise is also easily recognizable as a bark you would expect coming out of a small dog. It usually indicates "Hey mom/dad give me some attention" or "What was that? Did you hear that?".

  • Other Noises:
    Including growling/off beat crab, purring, hissing AND MORE.


For more information on Behavior and Sounds,
Please e-mail us.


 

Housing

Sugar Gliders have large housing requirements.
Close to that of an Avery.

A 3 foot tall cage that is 2 feet wide IS NOT big enough for 1 Sugar Glider, let alone 2.

For more information on housing,
Please e-mail us and/or attend a housing workshop.







(Information on this page adapted with permission from the site owner from
http://cayters.webs.com/sugargliderinfo.htm)

 

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