Sugar Glider FAQ
What are sugar gliders like?
Sugar gliders are curious, social, intelligent little marsupials that form strong bonds with their people and colony mates. Every glider has a unique personality, but most are playful, active, and love interaction once bonded.
What do sugar gliders eat?
Our gliders are raised on the TPG diet along with fresh fruits, vegetables, protein, and supplements. A balanced diet is extremely important for their long-term health.
What kind of housing do they need?
Sugar gliders need a tall, spacious cage with safe climbing items, pouches, toys, and an exercise wheel designed specifically for gliders. They thrive in enriched environments with lots of stimulation.
Do sugar gliders smell?
With a proper diet and clean cage, sugar gliders usually have only a mild natural scent. Intact males can have a stronger odor, which is one reason many pet males are neutered.
Are sugar gliders noisy?
They can make a variety of sounds including barking, crabbing, chirping, and chattering. Most noises are normal forms of communication and are usually more noticeable at night since gliders are nocturnal.
Are sugar gliders rodents?
No. Sugar gliders are marsupials, meaning they carry and raise their babies in a pouch, similar to kangaroos.
Do sugar gliders need another glider?
Yes. Sugar gliders are colony animals and should not live alone unless they are joining another glider in the home. They are happiest with companionship.
Where do sugar gliders come from?
Sugar gliders are native to Australia, Indonesia, and surrounding areas. In captivity, they have been bred domestically for many generations.
How big do sugar gliders get?
Most adult sugar gliders are around 4–6 inches long in body length, with an additional tail length about equal to their body. They are small, lightweight pets.
How long do sugar gliders live?
With proper care, sugar gliders commonly live 10–15 years in captivity.
Fun Facts
- Sugar gliders can glide surprisingly long distances using the membrane between their legs and arms.
- Every glider has a unique personality.
- They communicate with many different sounds.
- Sugar gliders groom each other and sleep cuddled together in colonies.
- Baby sugar gliders are called joeys