Can anyone tell me anything about sugar gliders?

Question

How much do they cost?
Hpw do I take care of them?
Is there any more things I need to know.

Answer 1

Okay, they're NOT part of the squirrel family - they aren't rodents at all, but marsupials.

Anyways, a sugar glider can cost from $75-300+ depending on the breeder, the color variation, age, temperment and a few other factors. Classic gray gliders normally cost $75-150.

I own White face blonde gliders, and they cost $300-400.

Other things to add to their cost is a large cage at LEAST 3' tall ($100+), a nice safe wheel ($30-40), vitamin suppliments (varies by diet, $30), food (depends on the diet you choose), pouches ($50 for a few to rotate between) and lots and lots of toys (another $50 or so). Also A vet fund is advisable, keep at least $50 available to get you started in case they need to make a quick trip to the vet.

For care: They are nocturnal and VERY social. I recommend getting 2 so they have company those nights you can't come play. They need as much out of cage playtime with you as you can provide - I do at least an hour at night when they wake up. We have playtime in a tent to keep them from getting into trouble in the house - they can fit into the tiniest holes and can escape or get badly hurt if they do. They also can't swim so sinks full of water and toilets are death traps...

After playtime I turn on the lights - they go back into their pouch and I can take them back to their cage for the night. I feed them a diet called BML along with fruits and veggies and go to bed while they play. They LOVE their wheel more than any other toy, but dangly toys with fleece and pony beads are also a favorite. Many bird toys work too, and a barrel o' monkeys. I just hang stuff all over their cage and switch them around every once in a while. In the mornings I take the food dish out so it doesn't spoil, and in the afternoon I give them mealworm treats and either put them in a pouch to carry around for bonding time or put them in my bra. They just go back to sleep and hang out - this helps get them used to your scent, sound, and movements.

For general hygene and care, they don't need bathed because they are meticulous groomers and do an excellent job themselves. They do need their nails trimmed because they can get too long and get caught in things, ending in a broken or amputated limb. Mine let me trim their nails with no problem, but many are unmanageable and need to be done at a vets office. They aren't like rodents and don't normally have diseases unless they are kept in unsanitary conditions, and do NOT need their teeth trimmed.

I try and wipe down their cage with baby wipes daily and a deep cage clean weekly or every other week.

Keep in mind, my two babies are pretty bonded and sweet - I got them both from caring breeders who put alot of time and effort into their socialization before they came to me. Many gliders are just absolutely terrified of humans, and people don't always have the patience to gain their trust (it can take weeks, months or even YEARS sometimes).

So, if you have the $$, time, and tons of patience, sugar gliders might be right for you. HTH!

Answer 2

Google for websites with info.

My experience has been they are terribly cute, but very high maintenance. They cannot miss a meal or they can get hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and can die if they don't eat soon enough.

They eat a fairly specialized diet. They are illegal in some states. They need large cages. The larger the better. And even if they are properly socialized they may end up being not as friendly as you'd like.

My friends' gliders would only sit on them if they had food. Then they would leave. If you tried to pet them and they didn't want you to they would bite you. They are escape artists also. My friends lost one in their house and never even found the body.

So lovely animals, but IMHO not the best pet for most people.
Most exotics do not make good pets....few people follow through and stay as committed to the animals once the novelty wears off.

I would NOT recommend them to anyone that does not have Zoo or other extensive exotic experience. So I would say don't get one. Get a dwarf rabbit or a guinea pig that will stay tame and enjoy human company.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Most important, make sure they are legal in your area. If you have them illegally, they will be confiscated and you will be fined, in addition to all the money you will be out purchasing and caring for them.

They are nocturnal animals, so when caged, you must have a "nest" or block box that they go into during the day. You will seldom see them and they DO NOT like to be disturbed and will become aggressive.

Answer 5

They are part of the squirell family- check with your local rehabilitation centers they will give you good advice. Also if they are legal in your state the pet stores carry them and can tell you what to feed them. Nuts, certain veggies in small bite size pieces, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, and grapes and apples are good. A Pepsi box with pillow stuffing in it is a good "nest." Open both ends.

Answer 6

They are wild animals; they belong in the wild.

Answer 7

they are not meant for pets.

Answer 8

they can fly