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Caring For Sugar Gliders

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Sugar gliders are amazing little animals and wonderful pets. If you are considering bringing one of these beautiful creatures into your life or know someone who is interested in getting one you should learn as much as you can about them beforehand. In this article we will go over some basic guidelines for caring for sugar gliders.

The sugar glider resembles a small squirrel. They love sweets and this has influenced their name. They are marsupials and have the ability to glide through the air for up to 150 meters. A full grown glider will weigh around 4 ounces so these are very small pets. Newborn gliders live in the pouch of their mothers for a couple months.

Probably the most important thing that potential sugar glider owners need to understand is the need of this animal to create bonds with others and to not be abandoned. If left alone for days on end, gliders will become depressed. This depression has been proven to be fatal for these loving animals. Only get a glider if you can offer it attention on a daily basis. Also, consider getting more than one so they can entertain each other while you are living your life outside of your pets.

For housing, it is better that the cage be tall than wide. Tall and wide would be great but height is more important than width. These animals love to climb and will appreciate the extra climbing space. Go for a wire cage so they can hold on to the sides. These cages are, also, easy to fasten toys and climbing accessories to.

The best diet in caring for sugar gliders should include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Alternate different fruits and different vegetables on different days. Breads and cereal can be included, as well. You will want to do some research on the dietary needs of sugar gliders. They are known to have calcium deficiencies that can cause paralysis and you might want to include a proper calcium supplement in their diet. Meal worms or crickets can be orders to serve as treats.