Information on Sugar Gliders

Sugar gliders make great pets for many different types of people. They are friendly and possess a load of character. However, caring for sugar gliders can take more in-depth maintenance and care than more traditional pets.

  1. Definition

    • The sugar glider is a marsupial that lives mainly in the tree-tops of Australia and other regions around the world.

    Domestication

    • Sugar gliders are ordinarily kept in large bird cages or aviaries, with plenty of perching space and hammocks for them to relax in.

    Diet

    • They love fresh fruit and vegetables as well as manufactured foods directed specifically for their digestive systems.

    Looks

    • The sugar glider has thick, mink-like fur, that is often a smokey gray color with identifiable markings such as black and white stripes down the tops of their bodies. They also have opposable thumbs, much like primates, which enable them to grasp objects with human-like ability.

    Noises

    • They are known to mimic domestic animals such as dogs barking and birds chirping.

    Flight

    • Sugar gliders have webbed skin connecting their arms to their legs, which make it possible for them to glide through the air for up to 12 feet or more.