General Information About Sugar Gliders  UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!

Before you take on the responsibility of a pet, you need to consider if sugar gliders are right for you. Bear in mind that sugar gliders are nocturnal animals and can take a long time to become accustomed to being handled.  If you are to won sugar gliders, you must be patient, gentle, and willing to accept that your gliders will not keep the same hours as you do.  

We strongly recommend that a child should not be the primary caregiver of a sugar glider. If you as a parent decide that your young child or adolescent can have a sugar glider, please know that you are responsible for the care and attention that the sugar glider receives. In other words -- the glider ultimately belongs to you, not your child or teenager, and you need to be prepared to assume full responsibility for the life of a small creature if or when your child loses interest in their new pet. 

Like any pet, sugar gliders do require medical treatment when ill, and yearly health check ups. Not all vets will treat a sugar glider, so it is best to do research before adopting a glider to ensure you can find a vet you are happy with.  Your gliders may live up to 12-15 years with a good diet and plenty of exercise. Having this naturally shy animal grow to trust you can be a very rewarding experience and one that makes having a glider in your life worthwhile.

Diet plays an important role

Health Care

Socializing your sugar glider

Further Reading

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