Sugargliders?

Question

are sugargliders really worth all the money you spend on them?

Answer 1

In my opinion No, but some people swear by the little guys.

Answer 2

I sure wish I could see one living as a pet and sort of try and get a feel for whether or not they're happy that way.

I do know that veterinary science has not gotten very much information on their health and well being, in comparison to other species.. Thus, when they become ill (which happens fairly easily, I'm told), vets simply don't KNOW how much potassium or antibiotics or steroids or whatever they need. I am sure that's improved some over the past ten years but I still say they would know how to treat my dog faster than they would a sugar glider.

I agree with the previous answer about wild things belonging in the wild. If they are endangered, keeping them as housepets isn't the right way to preserve the species. Look at what puppy mills have done to ruin some excellent dog breeds.

There is no doubt they are deadly cute and I can completely understand why a person would want to keep one as a pet. However, the true measure of loving a creature is wanting what's best for IT, not for ME.

If you are considering plunking down a small fortune for a sugar glider, look into a rabbit or similar furry exotic instead, and consider medical costs as well as the Cuteness Quotient. If what you're looking for is something that whips through the air, consider a bird or even build a bat house facing your backyard. Bats are fascinating to watch and keep the mosquito population down.. both really good perks.

Answer 3

I had a friend with them, I always wanted two BEFORE I got to know his. For one thing they are not only expensive to buy they are expensive to keep because they need fresh fruit all year round. They are an exotic pet and vet trips are very pricey. Another consideration is they are the type of animal that can die if left alone so you almost HAVE to have two unless you want to carry it around with you all day and spend massive amounts of time with it so its not lonely. They can also be bad tempered and they have a lovely habit if clinging to their cage and peeing out of it, which makes for an area about 5 feet you should cover in plastic because they are very messy. They also have a musky smell that many people find unpleasant, mingled with the smell of old fruit, which requires constant cage cleaning. They are definitely a high maintenance pet they are not something to get on a whim. I would consider a fancy rat before a sugar glider, they are much smarter, cleaner and less expensive then a sugar glider and can be very fun to own.

Answer 4

IMO yes they are. I have two of my own. They're full of personality and they form a strong bond with the main care taker. They do require a lot of care though. They need to be on a a proven diet with calcium supplements or they could get hind leg paralysis. They also wont have that much of an odor to them if they're on a good diet. You can even carry them in a pouch all day while they're sleeping. They're also nocturnal so if you enjoy staying up late than these guys are a great pet for you. Keep in mind though that they need a lot of attention and can live up to 15 yrs if taken care of properly.

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Answer 5

there's a puppy keep in glendale, or tempe, or chandler in Arizona. i purchased one there and we ended up with fourteen, in case you in reality seem on the internet, actually everyone appears gifting away sugar gliders for all time. we offered all of ours interior 2 months, it really is not not straight forward to locate sugar gliders getting offered. merely seem up sugar gliders on your state. i'd promote ours, yet we offered all of them. they are wonderful and also you may feed them just about some thing. advice you prefer to get it quite youthful, perchance come over ot sellers domicile the day after that's born to bond with it for a pair hours. in case you do not then it really is going to chew you and that's more complicated to tame at the same time as that's older. I had one which I bonded with after delivery and it now would not chew all people who holds it or some thing. Bonding with it commonly used and giving it a lot of interest makes an excellent puppy.

Answer 6

Aren't they cute? No

With all the time you spend with them realize they are nocturnal animals, up all night! They can be messy, noisy, but they sure are cute!

Have to feed them special "fresh" fruit, no canned dog or cat food for this specialized animal critter. Clean out the huge cage of their poopy stuff, and they smell like hamsters.

Again, NO!

But aren't they cute?

Answer 7

They can be really great pets, but only if you have alot of time to spend with them. If you are not able to take them out and hold them every day, then don't get one. They turn very nasty if not enough attention is paid to them.

Answer 8

I would say no, they are animals that are not intended for domestication, the animals and their owners often have a hard time caring for these types of animals and have to give them up.

Answer 9

They are wild animals and thats where they should live unless injured and may die in the wild, but they can make very affectionate pets too.