Care and Maintenance Requirements for Sugar Gliders as Pets

Looking into care and maintenance requirements is a consideration whether owning sugar gliders as pets is right for you. There has been mixed opinion/experience about this. Some think of sugar gliders as high maintenance pets while some others think of them as low maintenance. It depends on what kind of pets you are looking for. Let's examine some care and maintenance requirements for taking care of sugar gliders as pets.

Housing

In their natural habitat, part of their activity is gliding like bats through treetops to hunt for food. Although they don't glide long distances, you need to get taller and wider cage to accommodate their potential range of motion. Equip the cage with secured accessories and toys that your pet can exercise with. Just like doing a house chore, any parts of the cage need to be periodically cleaned. The following are some sources to help you understand sugar gliders' housing:

• Some Interesting Info on Sugar Gliders
• How To Take Care of Sugar Gliders as Pets
• Sugar Gliders' Cage Set up

Diet

Feeding sugar gliders the right diet is the most important part in maintaining the health and well-being of these exotic pets. Unlike feeding a cat or a dog, you cannot rely on commercial products. Currently, there are different kinds of diets developed out there. Whichever diet you implement, it is always better to keep it simple. Here are some sources to help you with sugar gliders' diets:

• Understanding Sugar Gliders' Dietary Needs
• Feeding Sugar Gliders at Home
• Sugar Gliders' Diets in the Wild vs Sugar Gliders' Diets in Captivity

Bonding

This care aspect depends on how many sugar gliders you have. If you only own one, you will have to devote more attention to him/her than if you have at least a pair. Bonding with a sugar glider requires time, patience, and consistency. The importance of bonding is for your sugar gliders to trust every part of you. These are some sources that can provide some advice and tips on bonding with your sugar gliders:

• How to Take Care of Sugar Gliders as Pets
• Bonding with a Sugar Glider
• Sugar Gliders Daytime and Nighttime Behavior

If you are an animal lover looking for loving companion pets, it would not matter whether sugar gliders are high or low maintenance pets. All you do is come up with a certain routine that you can develop overtime. Just like many other things, you should always try to keep it simple in taking care of sugar gliders as pets. Although they are considered exotic pets, they can be like any other pets. The following are additional sources to help you with owning sugar gliders and taking care of them:

• Where to Get Sugar Gliders?
• Current Laws on Sugar Gliders' Ownership
• Pros and Cons to Sugar Gliders as Pets
• Some Tips to Keep Your Sugar Gliders Safe Around the House
• Guide to Sugar Gliders' Care

Sugar Gliders and Caffeine

Can Sugar Gliders Have Caffeine?

Caffeine is part of the no-no list. Anything associated with it like coffee, soda, and tea is considered toxic for your sugar gliders. Therefore, it is better to avoid at all times.

What Happens If A Sugar Glider Consume Caffeine?

You probably have no idea that some treats you fed contain caffeine. A sugar glider owner/pet parent that had experienced this would give you a better answer. Since caffeine is considered toxic for any, a sugar glider would probably get sick. A very minimal consumption may not affect much, but you should be cautious. As soon as you are aware of any consumption, it is better to consult an ongoing support like an exotic pet care (sugar gliders') veterinarian.

Some Sources for Feeding Your Sugar Gliders Properly

Besides other sugar gliders' owners and exotic pet care/sugar gliders' veterinarian, consider the following sources as your guide:

• Understanding Sugar Gliders' Dietary Needs
• Feeding Sugar Gliders at Home
• Sugar Gliders' Diet in the Wild vs Sugar Gliders' Diet in Captivity
• Some Tips to Keep Your Sugar Gliders Safe Around The House
• Guide to Sugar Gliders' Care

Before You Respond to Sugar Gliders for Sale....

When you find any postings on sugar gliders for sale, hopefully you will not be acting on impulse. Before you purchase or adopt any sugar gliders, make sure that you obtain some information about sugar gliders as pets. Also are you ready to own them emotionally, environmentally, and financially?

Here are some important sources to get you going:

• Some interesting info on Sugar Gliders
• Current Law on sugar gliders' ownership
• Pros & Cons to Sugar Gliders as Pets
• Where to Get Sugar Gliders
• Guide to Sugar Gliders' Care

The Most Important Things to Know about Taking Care of a Lone Sugar Glider

Can I Just Have One? (Owning a Single Sugar Glider)

Just like any other pets, you can own any number of sugar gliders as long as you take good care of any. Other sugar gliders' owners and sources would seriously advice against owning just one sugar glider since there have been significant cases involving depression, self-mutilation, and overeating. What they fail to point out is the lack of attention/interaction that leads to any possible destructive behavior. Devoting proper amount of attention/interaction is a key to owning a healthy sugar glider. You need to do this daily/nightly for some hours.

Taking Care of A Sugar Glider (Lone Sugar Glider)

By now, you should have found out that sugar gliders are nocturnal. This would be conflicting if you own a sugar glider that starts waking up late at night and you are about to go to sleep. Unless you live in a cave or you are a night owl, the cute one still needs your attention even past midnight. You might want to consider altering your sleeping schedule a little until he/she is bonded well with you. Pretty soon, you need to consider bringing home and introducing a living companion for the lone sugar glider.

Before Bringing Home Any Sugar Glider

You need to do some research on how you can properly take good care of a lone sugar glider and possibly a number of sugar gliders as pets. Visit the following for some important resources:

• Some Info on Sugar Gliders
• How to Take Care of Sugar Gliders as Pets?
• Some Tips to Keep Your Sugar Gliders Safe Around the House
• Feeding Sugar Gliders at Home
• Guide to Sugar Gliders' Care

What Kind of Fruits and Vegetables Do Sugar Gliders Eat?

Fruits and vegetables are important part of sugar gliders' diet. For a healthier diet, it is recommended that you serve them fresh daily. If you have to serve frozen ones, you need to thaw and microwave them few hours before your sugar gliders wake up. Canned fruits and vegetables should not be fed since any contents and preservatives in those canned products may be harmful to your sugar gliders. Fresh fruits and vegetables need to be cut or chopped into small bite sized pieces so that your sugar gliders won't get choked easily.

So what kind of fruits and vegetables do sugar gliders eat? You may be concerned with the kinds that are not safe for them to consume. Consult this guide to sugar glider care. It will give you some advice and tips on feeding your sugar gliders and preparing healthy sugar gliders' diets.

For other advice and tips on sugar gliders' diet, check out:

Feeding Sugar Gliders at Home

Understanding Sugar Gliders' Dietary Needs

Guide to Sugar Glider Care