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Sugar Glider
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Sugar Glider

class: Mammaliagenus: Petaurusorder: Diprotodontiafamily: Petauridaephylum: Chordata

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Care Requirements

Diet

Omnivorous; requires a specialized fresh diet such as the Bourbon's Modified Leadbeater's (BML) diet, consisting of nectar, fresh fruits, vegetables, and live insects for protein

Temp. Range

21°C - 31°C

Lifespan

10 - 15 years

Habitat

Arboreal; tall and spacious enclosure with ample branches, ropes, and vertical climbing elements

Space Needed

Minimum cage size of 24 x 24 x 36 inches for a pair, with narrower bar spacing to prevent escape

humidity

50% - 70%

Care Notes & Health

Strictly nocturnal and highly social animals. They must be kept in same-sex pairs or small colonies to prevent severe loneliness, depression, and self-mutilation.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Nutritional Secondary HyperparathyroidismHind Leg ParalysisStress-Induced Self-MutilationObesityCataracts
Toxic To
ChocolateCaffeineOnionsGarlicAvocadoFruit PitsRhubarbInsects caught from the wild

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Diet (3)

Diet

Sugar Glider Nectar

Diet

Dried Mealworms

Diet

crickets

Compatible Plants (1)

Compatible Plants

Eucalyptus Leaves

Recommended Medicines (2)

Recommended Medicines

Calcium Glucoronate

Recommended Medicines

Enrofloxacin

Common Diseases (1)

Common Diseases

Metabolic Bone Disease

Recommended Equipment (3)

Recommended Equipment

Tall Arboreal Cage

Recommended Equipment

Water Bottle

Recommended Equipment

Silent Runner Wheel

Accessories (3)

Accessories

Fleece Pouch

Accessories

Climbing Ropes

Accessories

Hanging Ladders

Species to Avoid (3)

Species to Avoid

Syrian Hamster

Species to Avoid

Fancy Rat

Species to Avoid

Mongolian Gerbil

Predators to Avoid (2)

Predators to Avoid

Domestic Cat

Predators to Avoid

Domestic Dog

Recommended Services (1)

Recommended Services

Exotic Veterinary Care

Suitable Habitats (1)

Suitable Habitats

Arboreal Wire Cage

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