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Pet Sugar Gliders: Facts You Should Know About Sugar Gliders
Thinking about adopt a sugar glider as a pet? You need to know these five facts before taking in sugar gliders as pets. Read on and be on the know.
You don’t have to return from your next trip to the pet store with something like a goldfish or a hamster. Those animals make great pets, but sometimes we have to get outside of the box a little. Many people stick to traditional animals because they’re well-understood and people have established ways of taking care of them. Going a little outside of what’s normal may prove to be a little challenging at times.
One animal that’s a little outside the box is the sugar glider. The sugar glider is an excellent pet and companion. We’re going to talk about how to keep sugar gliders as pets in this article, giving you some idea as to what they are how to prepare to own them.
How to Keep Sugar Gliders as Pets
Before you make the decision to purchase a sugar glider, keep the following few points in mind. First, they live somewhere from 10 to 14 years. That’s about the same as the average dog you’d take home. You’ll want to keep that timeframe in mind as you consider the reality of making the purchase.
Sugar gliders are incredibly cute and are easy to bring home on a whim. That said, it’s important to learn how to bond with a sugar glider because your connection to the animal will be its most important relationship. You will break the animal’s heart if it needs to switch homes or you find that you don’t have the resources or time to take care of it. Additionally, they’re tree-dwelling, mostly nocturnal animals. They’ll sleep for most of the day but be pretty active at night. That means you might have to slightly adjust your schedule to allow more time with the animal.
Finally, note that sugar gliders can fly. Well, it’s more of a “glide.” Not only are they adorable marsupials, but their webbed wings allow them to glide from tree to tree or sofa to sofa.
Caring Requirements
Sugar gliders should be housed with a cage that is as big as you can manage. The bigger the better. These creatures evolved to have space to glide around and make their way around large spaces. It’s also important to provide a number of perching areas, hammocks, and a decent bedding location. You can certainly take your sugar glider out of the cage, but make sure to keep a close eye on it when it’s around children or other animals.
Kids and animals may be too rough on your glider and injure it. When it comes to diets, it’s best to use one of the commercial products on the market. These are specifically designed to meet sugar gliders’ nutritional requirements. In addition to that food, you should give your pet fruits, vegetables, and bugs when possible.
Taking in sugar gliders as pets is an extremely fun and rewarding idea. We’re here to help you move forward with the process of learning and preparing. Explore our site for more insight into all of your pet questions.
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