A single glider raised and cared for with a lot of attention can be a happy glider if they have the temperament for being alone. However, two Sugar Gliders are far more likely to be happy gliders. They love to cuddle while sleeping, and they love to groom each other, as well as play together. It is best to buy the gliders at the same time so they do not have a power struggle or jealous behavior when introduced later.

Yes and no. Sugar Gliders are very social animals and therefore need to have social interaction on a daily basis at least one hour minimum. This social contact can be active, as in playing, or passive, as in sleeping up against your body in a pocket or pouch. If you want a calm loving social pet, invest your time with them. It takes time and energy devoted daily to create a wonderful pet. See similar questions...

We feed our gliders a commercial pellet dry food each and every day as well as a 4 day rotation of other foods. As you can see variety is the key here and it has served us well as we have so far never had any diet related illness or death. Brisky Sugar Glider Acu-Feed (we no longer use this food, this was for economic reasons only. We found it to be a good food, but found that wholesale rates for the other brands was much better. See similar questions...

Many people have told me "Hay I am confused! I have seen a bunch of sites and books and each one says something different". Well to get right down to it not enough research has been done to totally nail down exactly what "Glider Total nutrition" is. That is why we don't trust any single commercial food as a complete diet but mix and match a large variety. But we have found there are several right answers and several wrong answers. See similar questions...

For Young Kids NO. Gliders are normally not good pets for very young children. Gliders require some special attention and generally require a little more responsibility than young children can give. They are also a bit expensive for children to afford. Gliders for a Family with young children are wonderful as long as Mon or Dad are overseeing the care and handling. See similar questions...

THEY ARE BETWEEN 8" - 16" IN LENGTH FROM TIP OF NOISE TO THE TIP OF THEIR TALE. THE BEST WAY TO COMPARE A SIZE OF A GLIDER IS LARGER THAN A HAMSTER AND SMALLER THAT A GUINEA PIG. See similar questions...

Books report that in captivity Sugar Gliders have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years if cared for properly and given the proper diet. In the wild their life expectancy is closer to 7 to 8 years mainly due to predators and the art of natural selection. Our records of captive gliders run from 8-12 at Sugar Glider Connection. Plan ahead when adopting a sugar glider as a member of your family. See similar questions...

Sugar Gliders are also found in the rainforests of Australia, Indonesia, and New Guinea. Most of the Sugar Gliders available in the United States are descendants from imported gliders now bred by reputable breeders. See similar questions...

Sugar Gliders eat a variety of things in the wild. They eat insects, worms, larvae, baby birds, lizards, and a variety of fruits, berries, vegetable, and sap. We have a recommended feeding guide on the site for more information, but just remember to serve one item at a time at the same time each day to monitor your glider(s) diet and favorites. See similar questions...

Any animal can bite, especial in a defensive state when they feel threatened. Babies are less likely to break the skin when nipping as an adult could. Use common sense, put on some garden gloves and handle your glider. Once they become familiar with you and feel safe, they will no longer be prone to bite. Mainly remember time and commitment, are the keys to success. It is true, the younger the glider is, the more trainable it is. See similar questions...

Sugar Gliders in the wild, live in the top canopy of the rainforests, and stay there most of their lives. Since they seldom are on the ground, they don't seem to have a fear of many animals. However, they can get along well with other pets if properly introduced and closely monitored. We do not recommend the animals be left unattended together or share housing. Better not to allow an opportunity for primal instincts to surface.... See similar questions...

Sugar Gliders do not have offensive odors if they are well cared for in clean environments. However, mature males of breeding ages will have a slightly heavier odor than female. If a Sugar Glider is warm and well fed, it has no offensive odor. Fecal and urine odors will emit from cages if left unattended and cleaned. Avoid cage dressings that harbor fluids and allow bacteria to grow. Keep toys and bedding that are easily cleaned or washable. See similar questions...

No. No immunization shots for gliders are available at this time but so far none have been needed. For example even if a Glider came into contact with rabies the glider could not get or spread the disease because of the gliders very low body temperature (around 89 degrease) that keeps the glider safe from many illnesses that normally affect animals in North America. See similar questions...

Or you may visit Disney World, see Chip and Dale walking around and say..."Oh look...big sugar gliders." Your computer time, housework, homework, and your TV time will become severely affected by these creatures as you will spend most of your time with them instead. Males tend to be more energetic and animated, so depending on the level of energy that you want this can help you to decide. See similar questions...

Males have what I call "flower power", if you surprise them they will let off a slight puff from their scent gland. Plus you can look at it this way...if you have a cat you cannot leave the litterbox full or it will smell awful. See similar questions...

Since a sugar glider is a marsupial, it spends only a small portion of its development in the uterus before migrating to its mother's pouch. Their gestation period is about 16 days. Once it is in the pouch, it attaches to a nipple, and remains there until its development is completed. On average, they leave the pouch at about 70 days of age. And they are weaned at about 105 days. Sugar gliders breed year around, provided their diet is sufficient in protein. See similar questions...

Prices for sugar gliders generally range from $100 to $450, with some reports of gliders selling for as much as $600. Their dietary requirements are extensive, as are their housing needs. See similar questions...

They are not incessantly noisy animals. However, since sugar gliders are extremely intelligent, they have a language all their own with several distinct sounds. Their communication is audible to the human ear. And they are able to project sound as far as several hundred yards away -- an understandable necessity when you consider the fact that they naturally would be talking to other gliders in other treetops within their noisy native rain forests. See similar questions...

Sugar gliders depend heavily on scent marking as another form of communication. Each sugar glider has its own unique "signature" scent and, in addition carries the group scent which identifies him/her as being part of a particular "family" of gliders. The sugar glider scent can be described as a sweet musk. It is heavier in their nest area and usually much less noticeable on their bodies. See similar questions...

They are in the wild. For instance, sugar gliders depend on eucalyptus trees for food as well as for shelter. Understandably, they will defend their home and food source from outside invasion. See similar questions...