{"id":92904,"date":"2022-04-22T12:15:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:15:21","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:15:21","slug":"are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Are sugar gliders good pets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_good_pets\" title=\"Are sugar gliders good pets?\">Are sugar gliders good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#How_much_do_a_pair_of_sugar_gliders_cost\" title=\"How much do a pair of sugar gliders cost?\">How much do a pair of sugar gliders cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_sugar_gliders_bite\" title=\"Do sugar gliders bite?\">Do sugar gliders bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#How_long_do_sugar_gliders_live\" title=\"How long do sugar gliders live?\">How long do sugar gliders live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Are sugar gliders good for beginners?\">Are sugar gliders good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_sugar_gliders_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do sugar gliders like to be held?\">Do sugar gliders like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_pet_sugar_gliders_bite\" title=\"Do pet sugar gliders bite?\">Do pet sugar gliders bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_messy_pets\" title=\"Are sugar gliders messy pets?\">Are sugar gliders messy pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#How_much_is_a_sugar_glider_pair\" title=\"How much is a sugar glider pair?\">How much is a sugar glider pair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#How_expensive_is_a_sugar_glider\" title=\"How expensive is a sugar glider?\">How expensive is a sugar glider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_you_have_to_have_2_sugar_gliders\" title=\"Do you have to have 2 sugar gliders?\">Do you have to have 2 sugar gliders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Can_sugar_gliders_be_in_pairs\" title=\"Can sugar gliders be in pairs?\">Can sugar gliders be in pairs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#What_happens_if_a_sugar_glider_bites_you\" title=\"What happens if a sugar glider bites you?\">What happens if a sugar glider bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_vicious\" title=\"Are sugar gliders vicious?\">Are sugar gliders vicious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_friendly\" title=\"Are sugar gliders friendly?\">Are sugar gliders friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_sugar_gliders_have_teeth\" title=\"Do sugar gliders have teeth?\">Do sugar gliders have teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_sugar_gliders_love_their_owners\" title=\"Do sugar gliders love their owners?\">Do sugar gliders love their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_sugar_gliders_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do sugar gliders make good pets?\">Do sugar gliders make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#How_long_does_a_sugar_glider_live_in_the_wild\" title=\"How long does a sugar glider live in the wild?\">How long does a sugar glider live in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#What_kills_sugar_gliders\" title=\"What kills sugar gliders?\">What kills sugar gliders?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_hard_to_take_care_of\" title=\"Are sugar gliders hard to take care of?\">Are sugar gliders hard to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#What_you_need_to_know_before_owning_a_sugar_glider\" title=\"What you need to know before owning a sugar glider?\">What you need to know before owning a sugar glider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Are_sugar_gliders_easy_to_train\" title=\"Are sugar gliders easy to train?\">Are sugar gliders easy to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#Do_sugar_gliders_bond_with_humans\" title=\"Do sugar gliders bond with humans?\">Do sugar gliders bond with humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-sugar-gliders-good-pets-7\/#How_do_you_get_a_sugar_glider_to_let_you_hold_it\" title=\"How do you get a sugar glider to let you hold it?\">How do you get a sugar glider to let you hold it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_good_pets\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sugar gliders do not make good pets. They are wild animals whose complex needs can never be met in captivity. Forcing them into a domestic life of confinement results in a pet that is suffering, unhappy and unhealthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_a_pair_of_sugar_gliders_cost\"><\/span>How much do a pair of sugar gliders cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>adults usually go for around $100-$200.<\/b>List of Sugar Glider Care Supplies and Cost.<b>Bed\/Tank\/Cage<\/b><b>$200-$300<\/b>Bedding$10Travel Carrier$20-$503 more rowsx26bull;7 Jan 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sugar_gliders_bite\"><\/span>Do sugar gliders bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. <b>Sugar gliders bite for various reasons ranging from fear, unfamiliar smells or self defense. Biting is the prime source of defense when a sugar glider feels threatened or trapped. A foreign scent or a human hand can be a scary enemy to a glider.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_sugar_gliders_live\"><\/span>How long do sugar gliders live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-12 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While they may look cute and cuddly, they typically aren&#8217;t. They do not belong to the rodent family. They require specialist care, a lot of space, and <b>do not make good pets for beginners or children. They can bond very well with humans and other gliders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sugar_gliders_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do sugar gliders like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sugar gliders make for playful, curious, and social pets. But <b>they do require frequent handling to keep them tame, along with ample space for exercise. Plus, they have a very particular diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_pet_sugar_gliders_bite\"><\/span>Do pet sugar gliders bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. <b>Sugar gliders bite for various reasons ranging from fear, unfamiliar smells or self defense. Biting is the prime source of defense when a sugar glider feels threatened or trapped. A foreign scent or a human hand can be a scary enemy to a glider.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_messy_pets\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders messy pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This means that while sugar gliders are <b>somewhat messy, their mess is easy to clean up. You can further minimize the amount of mess to deal with by taking them out of their enclosure as little as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_sugar_glider_pair\"><\/span>How much is a sugar glider pair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will usually find that an adult sugar glider costs <b>between $100-$150, whereas infants can go for up to $500 in some cases. We highly recommend purchasing a pair, as Gliders are highly social animals, so your initial purchase cost will double.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_expensive_is_a_sugar_glider\"><\/span>How expensive is a sugar glider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$100 to $150, but you&#8217;ll spend $200 to $500 on a baby sugar glider. Before purchasing a sugar glider from a breeder, be sure to do your research.<\/b>Sugar Glider Cost by AgeAgeAverage Cost (Low)Average Cost (High)<b>Baby<\/b><b>$200<\/b><b>$500<\/b>Adult$100$1505 Jun 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_have_2_sugar_gliders\"><\/span>Do you have to have 2 sugar gliders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because they naturally live in colonies of 10-15 other sugar gliders, they are considered social animals and <b>usually do better in homes if they are in pairs. This is also why they have the instinct to bond with an entire group and tend to do very well in a family setting, including with children and other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_sugar_gliders_be_in_pairs\"><\/span>Can sugar gliders be in pairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As they are extremely social animals that get depressed when housed alone, sugar gliders should never be kept singly as pets but rather <b>should be housed in pairs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_sugar_glider_bites_you\"><\/span>What happens if a sugar glider bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, its the same thing with the Sugar Bears. If they bite you (and it hurts), no matter how hard you try to pretend like you are unaffected, <b>they&#8217;ll read your body language and KNOW they got the reaction they were instinctually trying to get (ie. To leave them alone).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_vicious\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders vicious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In captivity, sugar gliders are often kept alone which is detrimental to their mental health; they are prone to depression and at times will self-harm. However, <b>when sugar gliders are kept in a social group, they will bond strongly with their own species and can become extremely aggressive to their human owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_friendly\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sugar gliders make for playful, curious, and social pets. But they do require frequent handling to keep them tame, along with ample space for exercise. Plus, they have a very particular diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sugar_gliders_have_teeth\"><\/span>Do sugar gliders have teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sugar Gliders are diprodonts  meaning that they have <b>two upper front teeth and two much longer lower incisors that point forward. In the wild, they use their teeth to scoop out fruit and pry open tree bark to access sap and insects. Unlike rodents, a Sugar Glider&#8217;s teeth do NOT constantly grow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sugar_gliders_love_their_owners\"><\/span>Do sugar gliders love their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sugar gliders are playful, curious animals that <b>typically love to hang out with both their cage-mates and their human caretakers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sugar_gliders_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do sugar gliders make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sugar gliders do not make good pets. They are wild animals whose complex needs can never be met in captivity. Forcing them into a domestic life of confinement results in a pet that is suffering, unhappy and unhealthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_sugar_glider_live_in_the_wild\"><\/span>How long does a sugar glider live in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do sugar gliders live in the wild? In their native environment, sugar gliders live for about <b>three to nine years. Sugar gliders are social animals and live in colonies, with around 10 adults in each group. These marsupials build their nests in tree hollows.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_sugar_gliders\"><\/span>What kills sugar gliders?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use bottled drinking or spring water, never tap water &#8212; <b>chemicals such as fluoride and chlorine in tap water can be fatal to gliders. Other potentially toxic vegetables include avocado, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, lettuce and other greens, garlic, onions, peas and turnips.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_hard_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders hard to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sugar gliders generally can&#8217;t be potty trained, but they are otherwise fairly clean pets. Once you have their enclosure set up, <b>it&#8217;s pretty easy to maintain. Their greatest care needs are maintaining a balanced diet and socialization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need_to_know_before_owning_a_sugar_glider\"><\/span>What you need to know before owning a sugar glider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are small, arboreal and agile with a body weight of barely four ounces. They are omnivores and insectivores, and therefore require a varied diet. Sugar gliders live for 10 to 14 years, though some are known to live longer. They are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night and sleep for much of the day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sugar_gliders_easy_to_train\"><\/span>Are sugar gliders easy to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. <b>Sugar gliders bite for various reasons ranging from fear, unfamiliar smells or self defense. Biting is the prime source of defense when a sugar glider feels threatened or trapped. A foreign scent or a human hand can be a scary enemy to a glider.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_sugar_gliders_bond_with_humans\"><\/span>Do sugar gliders bond with humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, <b>each sugar glider will bond with you at different moments. You might have a pair that you bought on the same day, and one will warm up faster than the other. This is normal and expected behavior. Just try to spend as much time with them in the beginning as they get used to all this newness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_sugar_glider_to_let_you_hold_it\"><\/span>How do you get a sugar glider to let you hold it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>For most people, this will be no problem. If you&#8217;re at for work or school during the day your sugar gliders will be sleeping. When you come home in the evening your sugar gliders will be (almost) waking up. You should spend a lot of time bonding with your sugar gliders, by playing or cuddling with them.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are sugar gliders good pets?How much do a pair of sugar gliders cost?Do sugar gliders bite?How long do sugar gliders live?Are sugar gliders good for beginners?Do sugar gliders like to be held?Do pet sugar gliders bite?Are sugar gliders messy pets?How much is a sugar glider pair?How expensive is a sugar glider?Do you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92904"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92904\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}