Sugar Gliders

Sugar Gliders

Sugar gliders are exotic nocturnal animals that are closely related to the possum family. They have become increasingly popular as a household pet. The name sugar glider refers to the animal's diet, which is heavy on sweet fruits and nectars, and their ability to glide between branches of trees with their wing-like flap of skin on either side of their bodies.

Fast Facts

Origin: Australia
Length: 16 to 20 cm
Weight: 90 to 150 grams
Lifespan: 9-15 years
Capable of gliding flight for about 230 ft
Nocturnal
Marsupials
Baby sugar gliders called joeys
Species: Petaurus breviceps
Price: $100-500
Not flying squirrels
Can be obtained from a breeder or pet store

Sugar Glider Owning Tips

While sugar gliders are nocturnal, they need a fair amount of attention from their human owners during the day as well, and have a specific and somewhat complex diet. They should have a regular feeding schedule in which they get 35% fruit, 35% vegetables and 30% protein. Sugar gliders are easily dehydrated and need access to water at all times.¹

Categories

Animals | Pets | Exotic Pets | Small Pets | Mammals

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The Mahalo Top 7

Wikipedia: Sugar Glider
World Wide Glider: "Is a Sugar Glider the Right Pet For you?"
Tasmanian Parks & Wildlife Service: Mammals of Tasmania Sugar Glider, Petaurus breviceps
Suz' Sugar Gliders: Are Sugar Gliders Right For You?
The Sugar Glider Connection: Sugar Glider Facts
Sugar Glider Express: Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
YouTube Video: Sick Sugar Glider on Animal Planet (Time: 5:43)

Sugar Glider Background and Characteristics

Suggie Savers: Glider Anatomy
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Petaurus breviceps, Sugar Glider
Viva La Glider: Glider Color Variations
About.com: Sugar Gliders

Sugar Glider Rescue and Adoption

World Wide Glider: National Rescue Network
Glider Central: Breeders That Ship
Out of Love Sugar Glider Rescue
The Sugar Glider Connection

Sugar Glider Health, Care and Special Needs

Chicago Exotics: General Care of Sugar Gliders
All Creatures Animal Hospital: Sugar Glider Care
Sugar Glider Network: Nutrition
Criptics Page On Herps: Sugar Glider Illnesses
Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital: Sugar Glider History and Care

Sugar Glider Blogs and Articles

The Age: "Bush Angels With Price Tag" (2005)
Bella Online.com: Marsupials - The Sugar Glider
SugarGlider.com: Gliderpedia | Glider Gossip
Texas Bred: A Sugar What?(1997)

Sugar Glider Media

YouTube: Sugar Glider Videos
Sugar Glider Info: Glider Sounds
Yahoo! Image Search: Baby Sugar Gliders | Adult Sugar Gliders

Sugar Glider History and Trivia

Marsupial Society Of Australia: "Petaurus breviceps" Natural History
About.com: Sugar Gliders as Pets
Sugar Glider Info: State Restrictions

Sugar Glider Related Merchandise

Viva La Glider: Bonding Pouches
Cafepress.com: Sugar Glider T-Shirts and Gifts
Nicker Stickers: Sugar Glider Gifts
Amazon.com: Sugar Glider Books

Sugar Glider Cages and Cage Accessories

About.com: Sugar Glider Cages
Viva La Glider: Sugar Glider Cages and Accessories | Sugar Glider Toys
Exotic Nutrition: Sugar Glider Cages | Cage Accessory Department | Exercise Department

Related Pages on Mahalo

Marsupial | Australia | Koala | Possum | Mouse | Hamsters | How to Take Care of a Hamster | How to Buy Hamsters | Squirrel | Flying Squirrel | Ferret | Tasmania

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