Required Information

Required Information

The information on this page is very important to remember.

Nutritional Requirements

Sugar Gliders require a solid 75% fruits/vegetables and 25% protein. Their fat intake needs to be a minimum. No canned fruits/veggies, chocolates (or any sweets). These are very harmful.

Suggested food items
Apples
Apple sauce (only baby food)
Apricots
Banana's
Berries
Boiled and skinless chicken
Cantaloupe
Carrots
Cherries
Corn
Crickets
Dates
Dried fruits
Eggs (boiled)
Grapes (seedless)
Honey
Honeydew
Low fat turkey
Mealworms
Melons
Papaya
Peaches (DO NOT FEED THE PITS)
Pears
Pineapple
Plum
Pure fruit juices
Strawberries
Sweet potatoes

REMEMBER if you are not sure of something then DO NOT feed it to them. It is better to be safe then sorry.

Water should be changed twice a day. Once in the morning roughly between 7:00am-9:00am and then again around 10:00pm when they are fed and due to get up.
A lot of people indicate that water should be changed daily, however I feel twice a day in the cool/cold weather and more in the summer is a must because I wouldn't want the same "glass" of water all day long.

Each glider has their own taste and even though they may like something one day, but the next day just not want it. You will even find that some only eat certain types of foods also.

Nutrition Tips
Always fresh water
Never add vitamins to water
Offer meals at least 50% protein
High quality diet in cage at all time
Fresh fruit and veggies (remove any not eaten)

Cage Requirements

The cage should be 24"X 24"X 36" with bar slacing of about 1/2". It needs to have 2 food bowls (attached), water bottle and water bowl. The bottom tray (where their droppings are) needs to be cleaned regularly to keep them clean and smelling fresh. Cage has many different branches, hiding places and toys in it.

It must be kept away from heaters, windows or anything else that may lead to their temerature changing fast, cold chill, etc.....

There is are serperate bowls used for their fresh perishable foods and have to be taken out as soon as you see them going bad or the glider's seem to be done with it. All the bowls should be big enough for the food to go in, however be sure they are not big enough for the glider themselves to get into.

Sugar glider's are very fragile and can be "crushed" very easily and need to be handled very carefully. Be sure the glider is use to being held before allowing any child to hold them. It is also a good idea to teach children properly about handling different pets.

You can carry your little guy's around the house on your shoulder, in shirt pocket, etc... but be careful not to squash them and make sure there is always a hiding place for them to go incase they start to feel scared or simply just need a rest.

NEVER put them in pants pocket or any other place were they could get sat on, quashed or hurt in any way what so ever.