should i buy a glider?

Question
im a pet ethuisist and have done laods of research on the little guys i want one
but i want him to get the best care possible and im not sure about correct diet
ive done alot of research on their diet and heard many different therys what do
you reccomend? Also what sive is a resonble cage for a glider (full grown)

Answer
Hi Nicky,

The most important factor determining the social and emotional health of a sugar glider is for her to have a companion of her own kind.  If you are considering getting sugar gliders, you should get at least two.  It is best to get litter mates.  That way you don't have to deal with introductions.  

You are correct.  Diet is extremely important to a glider's physical health.  There are several acceptable diets around.  My gliders have been healthy for seven years on BML, fresh fruits and veggies, and occasional meal worms and crickets.  If you don't have the recipe, you can find mine on my website:  nc.sugar.gliders.googlepages.com  

Gliders do need lots of room to bounce around in.  My cages are built for iguanas and are about 5' high and 2 1/2 feet square.  Bigger is better for sugar gliders.

Please go to sugar-gliders.com for some good information about sugar gliders and their care.

Good luck, please keep me informed.

Betty