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Sugar Glider 101
Becoming Owners
Some Considerations Before Becoming Owners of Gliders & A
Helpful Quiz.
Please take time to answer a few questions for yourself before purchasing your
Sugar Gliders:Plan
on spending a minimum of $200-300 in start up costs with a regular monthly
maintenance of $6-10 depending on the diet you choose.Plan
on 1-2 hours daily to spend bonding and trainingWe
do not recommend Sugar Gliders for small children, but they can make a great
family pet if the family members agree to a care plan and responsibility for the
animalSpace
for a cage in your home, as they are an indoor pet, remember the bigger of the
cage the better.In
most cases we have found that common allergies to small animals do not apply to
Sugar Gliders, but it is an issue to explore and be aware of before purchasing a
glider. Visit a breeder and see if you have a reactionOlder
gliders placed from rescue do require more time to re-establish trainable
behavior and develop a relationship. Babies are far easier to train because
they have not developed bad habits as of yetSimply
ask the breeder for their license number to verify their license matching their
name or call USDA and askAre
they providing information on the care, feeding, and habitat? Are they
including sample foods or diets for you to begin a healthy regiment? Are they
providing references, such as books, booklets, videos, DVD of continual care?The
best way to find out if this is the breeder for you is to call them and present
different situations that a glider may have, if they take time to answer your
questions or are willing to work with you to find solutions-you found your
breeder. They will be just as willing to help you with your pet on a continual
basis as they were with a strangerSugar
Gliders should come with a written health guarantee. Most young gliders
die within the first 30 days due to premature weaning.Simple
cages range from $50-250 depending on the source and extras included. It is
recommended that you purchase main properties of the cage with the cage.
Example: litter tray, some water bottles – that are custom made to fit your
cage. However, a wonderful deal can be made at purchase with complete cage
packages. Keep your eyes open for values
Contact us for more info
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