MEET THE SUGAR GLIDER
Lifespan
12 - 15 years
Good With Kids
Older, respectful only
Space Requirement
Large
Time Needed Outside Cage
High
Potty Trainability
Low
CARE GUIDES
Sugar gliders are marsupials related to possums from Australia. Although they do enjoy human company, they are not the right pet for everyone as they are very sensitive, require a lot of space and are complicated to care for.
Diet Difficulty
High
Care Difficulty
High
Cleanliness
Low
Human Interaction Needs
High
Cuddliness
High
ADOPTABLE SUGAR GLIDERS
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Dimensions
1 - 2 gliders: 15 cubic feet
3+ gliders: 5 cubic feet per glider (in addition to the 15 cubic feet)
Other Notes
- No wheels with supporting beams
- Wheels must be at least 12”
- No wood bedding of any kind
- Bar spacing must be 1/2” or less
- No PVC coating on bars, look for powder coat finishes
Required Enrichment
Wheel
Ledges/levels
Hammocks
Pouches
Hide (igloo, box, etc)
Toys