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Sugar Glider Facts & Information

Updated on October 10, 2011

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Sugar Glider Facts

  • Sugar gliders are marsupial and are much like a kangaroo.
  • There are no sugar glider rescues anywhere in the U.S.
  • Sugar glider rescues are just an internet scam to make money.
  • The female sugar glider has 3 vagina's and 2 uteruses.
  • The male sugar glider has 2 penises and 3 scent glands.
  • A sugar glider can glide over 200 feet.
  • Sugar gliders in the wild hardly ever, if ever, touch the ground.
  • The sugar gliders scientific name is Petaurus breviceps.
  • Sugar gliders are native to Australia, Indonesia, and parts of New Guinea.
  • They have opposable fingers and toes, much like us.
  • Sugar gliders crave attention and need a companion.
  • Sugar gliders are found in groups of 15-30 in the wild.
  • They are nocturnal creatures, so they are awake during the day.
  • Sugar gliders are only pregnant for roughly 16 days.
  • Sugar gliders live in the pouch for almost 3 months before leaving it.
  • Sugar gliders are called pocket pets because people keep them in there pockets during the day.
  • Sugar gliders weigh between 4-6oz (100-180 grams) at maturity.
  • Sugar gliders live up to 15 years in captivity.
  • Sugar gliders get about 6 inches long with another 6 inch tail.
  • In the wild sugar gliders mark territories up to 10,000 square meters.
  • Male sugar gliders have scent gland that they use to mark there territory.
  • Sugar gliders are said to be just as intelligent as dog and can even learn its name.
  • Sugar glider is not in any way shape or form a rodent.
  • Sugar gliders do not chew are not destructive by nature.
  • Sugar gliders are very intellectual and enjoy games and problem solving.
  • A Sugar glider can often times unlock there door and escape.
  • Sugar gliders can be bonded to cats and even dogs with no problems.
  • Sugar gliders got there name due to the fact of them loving sugar and sucking on sap.
  • They often eat fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Sugar gliders are very clean and normally won't go potty where they sleep.
  • Sugar gliders make great pets for people with allergies because they are hypoallergenic.
  • Sugar gliders have no odor if cared for properly.
  • Sugar gliders normally cost over $500 and are considered exotic pets.
  • Sugar gliders can have up to 6 babies in the pouch at a time.
  • Sugar glider veterinarians are rare and normally pretty expensive.
  • You must have a USDA licence to breed more than 4 female sugar gliders.
  • Sugar gliders make a ton of noises including barking, chirping, hissing, and crabbing.
  • Sugar gliders are not vicious and they only bite if provoked.
  • Two Sugar gliders require at least a 4ft x 4ft x 2ft enclosure.
  • Male sugar gliders have ascent gland on there forehead where they are a little bald.
  • Male sugar gliders are very territorial and sometimes will not allow another suagr glider to enter his colony.
  • A sugar glider falls under the mammal category.


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