So What Is A Sugar Glider?
Sugar Gliders Sugar gliders are small nocturnal marsupials that originate from Australia, New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. They get the name sugar glider because they like sweet nectars from eucalyptus, acacia, and gum trees; and can glide from tree to tree using a membrane called a patagium. The patagium extends from their wrists to their ankles. Because of this you should NEVER put a small leash or harness on your sugar gliders since they will cut into that thin membrane.
Sugar gliders have scent glands they use to mark their territory, their mates, and their offspring. Males have three scent glands: one on the forehead, one on the chest, and one alongside the cloaca. Females have two scent glands: one in pouch, and one in her genital area (next to the cloaca). Because of these scent glands sugar gliders have a mild odor described as a sweet musky smell. Some people have said its almost like "puppy breath".
Sugar gliders are very social animals living in groups of 15-30 in the wild. When keeping them as pets, it is recommended to own at least two. No matter how much time you think you have to give them, they prosper with others of their own kind. This gives them someone to curl up in a ball with and cuddle during the day, and someone to play with at night when they are most active.
Sugar gliders are very vocal and make a wide range of calls. Crabbing will most likely be one of the first vocalizations you hear from them, along with barking, chirping, and singing.
In the wild sugar gliders live an average of 4-6 years. But in captivity your sugar glider can live 10-15 years. So if your thinking you may want to be "owned" by one of these adorable creatures please take that into consideration before you take the plunge and get one. Every animal deserves a "forever home".
Sugar gliders have scent glands they use to mark their territory, their mates, and their offspring. Males have three scent glands: one on the forehead, one on the chest, and one alongside the cloaca. Females have two scent glands: one in pouch, and one in her genital area (next to the cloaca). Because of these scent glands sugar gliders have a mild odor described as a sweet musky smell. Some people have said its almost like "puppy breath".
Sugar gliders are very social animals living in groups of 15-30 in the wild. When keeping them as pets, it is recommended to own at least two. No matter how much time you think you have to give them, they prosper with others of their own kind. This gives them someone to curl up in a ball with and cuddle during the day, and someone to play with at night when they are most active.
Sugar gliders are very vocal and make a wide range of calls. Crabbing will most likely be one of the first vocalizations you hear from them, along with barking, chirping, and singing.
In the wild sugar gliders live an average of 4-6 years. But in captivity your sugar glider can live 10-15 years. So if your thinking you may want to be "owned" by one of these adorable creatures please take that into consideration before you take the plunge and get one. Every animal deserves a "forever home".