Broccoli (Spears & Sprouts)
Cabbage (Green & Red)
Passion Fuit (Purple)
Avoid feeding onions, garlic, rhubarb, and raw lima beans, as these are toxic to sugar gliders.
Sugar gliders bond by scent, so handle your sugar gliders every day and spend as much time with them as possible.
A zippered bonding pouch is a great tool for bonding as it allows you to carry your sugar gliders around without allowing them to run away. Simply carrying your sugar gliders around with you will strengthen your bond.
Playing with your sugar gliders in a glider-safe area will also help with bonding. Make sure the room is free of other pets, unsafe household items, and furniture that the glider could potentially hide behind. The bathroom is usually a good choice as most bathrooms are small enclosed areas without many places to hide.
When you first get your sugar gliders, they will be cautious and may not want to come to you right away. Do not grab a sugar glider, as this will scare them and can hurt the bonding process. Hold out your hand and allow the glider to come to you on its own terms. Offering treats will help them learn to trust you.
Some sugar gliders bond in as little as a week, and some can take years. It all depends on how much time and effort you put into it.
Sugar gliders are extremely clean little animals and will groom themselves. Do NOT give your sugar glider a bath. Bathing is not necessary and can actually be dangerous as sugar gliders are not good swimmers, and have a hard time regulating their body temperature when wet. If your sugar glider appears dirty, you can wipe them with a damp cloth.
Nail trims are generally recommended every 2 weeks, or sooner if needed. You can use nail trimmers made for pets or humans. Cut only the tips. If you cut too far you may hit the quick, which will cause bleeding. Luckily, sugar gliders have opaque nails, which makes it very easy to see how far to trim.
Any animal with teeth can bite. Generally, gliders are pretty good about not doing so.
Females and neutered males have no smell, but intact (not neutered) males do have an odor and will mark their cage.
Sugar gliders live about 10-15 years on average.
While sugar gliders can coexist in the same household as other pets, for safety reasons it is NOT recommended to allow them to interact with other animals.
No, they do not need vaccinations. However, yearly wellness exams are highly recommended.
They can make a variety of noises, including barking, crabbing, and hissing.
Unfortunately, no. They usually go potty right after waking up, so if you make sure they go potty in the cage before taking them out, they will be good for a few hours.
Absolutely! They are very social and need a companion. We offer a discount on adoptions of pairs.
All are great, just make sure that if you get males to neuter them. This is especially important for male/female pairs as they will breed. Breeding is not for beginners and should not be attempted without careful consideration. For this reason we require a non-breeding contract on all joeys.
We do not recommend taking your sugar glider outside unless they are secured in a carrier or pouch. They can easily jump up a nearby tree and decide it is more fun to explore than come back to you. Sugar gliders are quick and difficult to catch. Although we occasionally take our gliders out with us while they sleep in our pocket, I would not try this until you have completely bonded with your glider and can trust that they will not come out.
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