Sugar GlidersAnyone ???

Question

Does anyone here have a sugar glider? I really want one so I've been doing a lot of research on them. I have a few questions about them? first How big Do they grow do they get big like this? http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/Roytwo/May%202006%20West%20Coast%20Game%20Park/West_Coast_Game_Park_May2006_053.jpg

Second Where Can I buy one?

Third question is it a lot of work taking care of them? Can you train them?

I live in Philadelphia and can't find a breeder.

Why can't PA have sugar gliders that sucks?

Answer 1

They are ILLEGAL in PA!! For the sake of the animal don't get one unless you move to a glider friendly state. You can check it out yourself at Glidercentral.net in the laws and regs forum.

Answer 2

They are more difficult to take care of than most common pets such as hamsters, they require a large cage.
This is a great site created by a breader, it has tons of great info and things you can make for your sug instead of having to buy them
http://www.suzsugargliders.com/index.htm

Also, I wouldnt recommend getting from a pet store unless its necessary (such as you absolutly cannot find a breader).
You can often adopt them because a lot of owners find them difficult to keep. Try this website or call your local shelter:
http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?animal=Small%26Furry&breed=Sugar+Glider&preview=1&exact=1

Answer 3

Look for a breeder. I don't suggest going to a pet store.

They stay hand length.

They can be difficult to care for, they require a large variety in their diet to stay healthy, and feeding them can be costly. You can train them, but it's a lot of work. Just getting them to trust you can be difficult and no one likes a glider bite.

Answer 4

no in this pic is a kinkajou, and no sugars dont get thay big, about the size of a rat id say or smaller

Answer 5

http://www.sugar-gliders.com/index.htm