If you plan on keeping male and female gliders together it is recommended to neuter the males to prevent reproductive behaviors/pregnancy. Therefore, we recommend sugar gliders are kept in pairs or small groups. Contrary to popular belief, having multiple gliders does not destroy the human-glider bond or prevent the glider from becoming a friendly and cuddly pet. Even the most attentive and caring owner cannot completely fulfill all of their glider’s emotional and mental needs. Lone gliders have been shown to exhibit symptoms of clinical depression. Ideally, in captivity, they should not be kept as a single pet. They are incredibly social animals with complex emotional needs. In the wild, sugar gliders live in colonies of six to 10 gliders. Sugar gliders often enjoy playing with simple items such as toilet paper tubes, plastic bird toys, and small plastic balls.The wheel should be designed specifically for small animals, and have no open treads. Your glider may enjoy running on a wheel.Anticipate that your sugar glider may try to chew on these perches, therefore, wooden perches should be made of non-toxic woods such as elm, apple, or manzanita. Perches of various materials (wood/plastic) should be placed vertically and horizontally throughout the cage.These should be inspected often for holes and loose strings. A variety of fleece pouches and nest boxes should be hung on the bars of the cage for your gliders to sleep in.
Water should be available at all times.For multiple gliders housed together, there should be multiple food and water stations. Food bowls should be difficult to tip over.Provide the largest cage possible as sugar gliders are extremely active. Sugar gliders do best in a taller cage vs.Do not keep your sugar glider in a glass or plastic aquarium, due to poor ventilation, or a mesh sided cage, due to the risk of possible injury or trauma.We do not recommend galvanized metal cages since this can lead to heavy metal toxicity if your glider chews on the bars. The bar spacing should be no more than 1/4 inch apart. The minimum cage size for a single sugar glider is 36 inches x 24 inches x 36 inches. If provided with proper nutrition, husbandry, and socialization, they can make excellent pets for older children and adults. Sugar gliders are small, nocturnal marsupials that are native to the eastern coast of Australia and New Guinea.
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