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Sugar Glider Basics

One of the many marsupial that have arrived to stay in our homes are the sugar glider. Its able to glide and steer itself quite well and can grow to be very close to people around. Very curious creatures and can be quite fierce when they are agitated. Scientific name has a very strong sounding name Petaurus breviceps.

Just getting out of bed

Kristen and Mimi hanging around
I would not recommend small children near these animals as they can cause severe injuries due to their sharp nails and teeth. Consider watching the video clip from CBC Canada before taking home one.

If you are considering to keep sugar gliders, here are some basic care:
  • Feed a consistent sugar glider diet. Sugar gliders are omnivorous.
  • Provide clean water
  • Provide a sleeping pouch and good ventilation
  • Trim nails (Guide to trim nails)
  • Clean the coat
  • Toys to play
  • Should have a companion

Basic sugar glider facts found online;
Life span     12-15 years
Head/body length     13-19 cm (5.0-7.5 in)
Weight Male
Female     85-142 g (3-5 oz)
Heart rate     200-300 beats/minute
Respiratory rate     16-40 breaths/minute
Food consumption     15-20% BWt
Base metabolic rate     2.54 W/kg
Avg. basalmetabolism     46.2 kJ/d (130 g animal)
Avg. active
metabolism     84-126 kJ/d
Cloacal temperature     89.6°F (32°C)
Rectal temperature     97.3°F +/- 0.7°F (36.3°C)
Thermoneutral zone     75-88°F (24-31°C)
Reproductive
Breeding cycle     Year round in captivity
Estrous cycle     Polyestrous - 29 days
Gestation     5-17 days, after migration, fetus will remain in pouch 50-75 days.

Reference: Sugar glider, Retrieved on 31st July 2016 from http://www.sugargliderinfo.org/family-circle/health-safety-reports/what-every-veterinarian-needs-to-know-about-sugar-gliders.html
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