
Appearance ~
Most sugar gliders are around 5-6 inches in body length with a tail around 8
inches long. They have a super soft, fine fur that is normally various
shades of grey with a black stripe running from their nose down the length
of their back with a white or cream underside. They do come in
other colors, such as red or cinnamon, brown, blonde, white-faced,
white(Leucistic), albino, mosaic, champagne, creamino, and platinum. Sugar gliders have a membrane that runs
from their wrists to their ankles called a patagium that lets them
glide from one spot to the next.
Diet
~ Feeding a sugar glider can get fairly complicated, as there
are many
diets out there. They need fresh or frozen fruits and
veggies, a protein source such as live insects, mealworms, or boiled
chicken, and a staple diet. Personally, I use Judie's BML diet
plan for my gliders, and they do very well with it.
Housing
~ Sugar gliders need a cage that is large enough for them to climb,
play, and run around in. Our cages are 30" x 18" x 38"H with an
overall height of 62". The bar spacing should be no larger
than 1/2 an inch wide, because the little buggers can squeeze
through anything larger. They should have pouches or a nest box to sleep
in, a wheel for extra exercise , and toys
to keep them entertained.
Bonding
~ The more bonded you are to your sugar glider, the sweeter
they will be with you. Most people carry them around in bonding pouches, so they get used to
your smell, touch, and voice. You can also have play time with
them in a smaller area, such as a tent or small bathroom.
I
will be adding more information soon. In the meantime, I strongly
suggest checking out
GliderCENTRAL for any additional information you could
possibly want or need to know about Sugar gliders. This site
is a helpful and knowledgeable community where thousands
of sugar glider owners get together for the good of the glider.