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Are Sugar Gliders the right pet for you?

 

     Do you know what it takes to properly care for a Sugar Glider? 

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    When buying a Sugar Glider you must be committed to caring for your new friend for 8-15 years. 

  • Sugar Gliders can become aggressive when passed from owner to owner. 

  • Can you provide a large cage for your glider? 

  • Do you have time to play with your glider daily?

  • Do you have the time & money to provide quality nutrition for your glider? (fresh or frozen fruits & vegetables, protein, and calcium).  

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Just like caring for any animal, you must be responsible when you commit to owning a Sugar Glider. At times is can be fairly time consuming.  Your hard work is well worth it!  

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The more time you put into caring and bonding with your glider the more you will get out of your relationship with them. 

 

Why Buy a Glider?

 

  • Sugar Gliders make great pets!

  • Gliders are very social. They love attention & they love to be around people. 

  • During the day, Gliders enjoy cuddling & sleeping in your pocket, hood, or any warm dark place. At night they love to jump, glide, and play. 

  • They do not shed their fur.

  • Very smart & love to play games & learn tricks. 

  • They will form a strong lifelong bond with you. 

  • They are very loyal.

  • Gliders are a lot of fun, they run, jump, & glide. 

​Something to think about......

 

  • Gliders and not the best pets for young children. 

  • They are very fragile & sensitive to emotion. 

  • If you are a light sleeper do not keep them near or in your room. 

  • Gliders do make noise. They will bark, sneeze, hiss & crab. 

  • Gliders cages can smell, but if you frequently clean their cage, you should have very little to no smell. 

  • Male or Female?

  • One glider or more? 

  • How much time do you have to spend on your glider (preparing meals, cleaning cages & toys, trimming nails, and bonding). 

  • Do you have a place in your home for a large cage? 

​Basic Requirements

 

  • Gliders must have a large cage. The bigger the cage the better. My opinion for your cage size should be at least 4ft tall & 3ft wide (4'X3')  Sugar Gliders need to have space to run, jump & glide. 

  • We highly recommend a "sugar glider safe" wheel.  You will find that they love wheels and it provides a great source of energy release for them in their cage.

  • If you only own one glider, I highly suggest spending least 4 hours with him/her a day. Having many toys and puzzles in their cage for mental stimulation. 

  • 2 Sugar Gliders are recommended (they are very social, and they feel safe when they have a cage mate or colony). 

  • Food: Protein, Fresh fruit & vegetables daily. 

Find us on Facebook and post a picture of your glider 

                       click on any of our photos and it will take you to our facebook page

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